Cosmic Groove Riders Space Owl Launch Into Orbit With Scorching New Single “Skidoo”

Prepare for launch sequence as Space Owl, the intergalactic groove explorers, unleash their scorching new single “Skidoo” into the stratosphere via Music Factory Records. This vintage vault banger from 2012 has finally seen the light of day, bursting forth with a kaleidoscopic fusion of 60’s funk, soul, and American rock influences that will hyper-warp your consciousness into realms celestial.

At the helm, we find guitarist/vocalist Ari Joshua on a mission to “release 24 songs in 2024” and stir the souls of eager astro-rockers everywhere. Of “Skidoo”, he declares, “I absolutely loved this band, the players, the memories, so happy to share this one.” The reverence is palpable as he raves about Bob Lovelace’s “dope” basslines and John Ewing’s sublime vocals, both cosmic comrades elevating the quartet into a higher psychedelic orbit.

But “Skidoo” is more than just a relic from the archives. It’s a rallying cry, a manifesto for rising above the terrestrial turmoils that tether us down. As Joshua testifies, “The lyrics are about cutting to the chase and rising above the day-to-day obstacles that we all can face…Instead of letting it hold me back or avoiding it I’ve been practicing aiming for it head on and creating opportunities from the challenges.”

From the opening beat, Space Owl waste zero gravity, launching into a psychedelic shuffle that showcases their innate talents – the riffing, the phrasing, the fills, the perfect tones and vocal intonation spewing funky rock fire through the amps. Despite the colorful live-like vibrancy, the production along with the engineering of Johnathan Plum (London Bridge Studios), mixing by Mel Detmer (Studio Soli), and mastering by Ed Brooks (RFI Mastering) remains beautifully crisp, round, warm and heavy – allowing each player to raise the cosmic vibe higher through electrifying use of guitars, keys, bass and drums.

The electrifying performances reflect an era when serious musicianship was not lost on eager ears. The seamless arrangements and dynamic sonic morphings evoke the improvisational spirit of bands like the Grateful Dead and Phish, while the gravelly vocals conjure Hendrix’s Band of Gypsies aura. It’s a spacious, yet meticulously crafted voyage into the galaxies of blues, rock and soul.

With “Skidoo” leading the charge, Space Owl’s 2024 promises to be an exhilarating odyssey of new music from the vaults and beyond. Having already hypnotized with tracks like “Home” (fusing rock, classical and Irish influences), “I Will Come To You” (pop-rock dynamism) and the Zappa-esque “Why Does Love Always Break Your Heart?”, these sonic cosmonauts are geared up to take eager listeners to uncharted auditory realms.

So strap in and set your controls for the heart of the sun, as Space Owl’s “Skidoo” prepares for liftoff on all major streaming platforms. The journey’s just beginning, but this first exploratory groove will leave you starry-eyed and craving more interstellar adventures. Let’s skidoo! Stay tuned at www.arijoshua.com.