Electro-country performer and recording artist

the new sound of
country

about

Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves‘ electro-country sound draws from the traditions of 1960s country, 1980s dream pop, and modern electronic music, mixed with an experimental aesthetic all Lake’s own. It packs an emotional punch to the heart, and invites the bruised listener to dance and cry along.
 
In 2011, Owen Lake released A Love on My Mind, an EP that surprised listeners with the band’s unusual yet articulate and powerful blend of disparate influences.
 
In 2018, Owen Lake released his second album (and first full-length), The Best of Your Lies, which was named one of the Best Americana Albums of 2018 by Pop Matters .
 
Clever yet emotional lyrics, virtuosic musicianship, and a deep love of country music’s past plus a startling new vision for its future combine in Bury Deep My Heart, the band’s second full-length record and first of all-original songs, released on July 24, 2026. Buy the album here.

Press

Aaron Fox, author of Real Country: “The freshest take on country music that you’ll ever hear.”

Jason Airy for Americana Highways “A new album by Owen Lake is freshly available this week, Bury Deep My Heart. At 13 songs, the commitment and breadth of Owen Lake’s work and inventive capabilities is solidly showcased here… These songs demonstrate a degree of genius all throughout as they somehow tap into a country feel while weaving in and out of very modern sounds and delivery and using upbeat rhythms mixed with slow swirling more traditional country and Western sounds… the result is fresh songs that at the same time immediately feel familiar and classic.”

Andrew Raw for AmericanaUK “There is a noir-like darkness, sadness and intensity to Lake’s lyrics, similar to [Chris] Isaak… The strong music and words here, allied to the unusual combination of modern and retro styles, make this an enjoyable and memorable album.”

Ryan Dillon for Glide Magazine “Contemporary country has never immersed itself in tradition the way it does when “Owen Lake and The Tragic Loves step into a recording booth, and their anticipated debut did not disappoint. Bury Deep My Heart pays a twangy homage to the past without directly mimicking it, as Lake and his band spin hypnotic twang into moving anthems for the heart to march to.”

Ed Whitelock for Pop Matters: The 20 Best Americana Albums of 2018 “The Best of Your Lies…might just be the album that points to the future of country music….There is nothing more American than taking an already established form, breaking it, and blending choice fragments with the broken shards of other influences to craft something new. On The Best of Your Lies, Owen Lake has forged a new path for country music that will surprise many, infuriate some, and, more important, inspire others to follow bravely beyond the pulsing horizon.”

Richard D. Smith writing for The Echo: “Not a straw of satire in this musical haystack. Snyder has a fine country voice, smooth and sincere, expressing controlled heartache.”

Vinyl District: A- “Connects as a surprisingly successful legit fusion….Believe it.”
kleinKultur: “Melancholic lyrics and close-knit vocal harmonies make nice with electronics in Owen Lake’s rare brand of electro-country….The timbral blend heard in Owen Lake’s songs was often mesmerizing.”
Read a Princeton Sound Kitchen interview with Owen Lake’s handler, Jeff Snyder.
High Resolution Press Photos (zip file)

music

Listen Now

Bury Deep My Heart (Carrier Records, 2026) and The Best of Your Lies (Carrier Records, 2018) are available on vinyl, CD, and as digital downloads. A Love on My Mind (Layered Records, 2008) is available on CD and as a digital download. Stream them on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, or any of the major online music services.

Videos

The Best OF Your Lies (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Owen Lake live performance videos

I’ll Be There to Meet You – Live at ShapeShifter Lab

Pardon Me, I’ve Got Someone to Kill – Live at ShapeShifter Lab

Walk Softly on My Heart – Live at ShapeShifter Lab

It’s Alright if That’s the Way You Feel – Live at ShapeShifter Lab

Orphan Girl – Live at ShapeShifter Lab

The Best of Your Lies – Live at ShapeShifter Lab

Shows

contact / booking

Get in touch with Owen Lake at

owen@owenlake.com