LowRay

Thanks to POWERPOPAHOLIC for the great review of Friends and the Fakers!

Minneapolis-based Americana rock duo LowRay, featuring singer/guitarist Daniel Fowlds and drummer James Irving produce a solid debut with more than its fair share of catchy rock and roll. The opening title track is a strong melody buoyed by chugging riffs and crisp harmonies. “Western Song” slows the pace a little, as Fowlds vocals resemble Jon Bon Jovi through its steady rhythm. The ballad “I’m Sorry” is a true emotional gem as he…

Our debut full length Friends and the Fakers is out today! Many thanks to 89.3 The Current for picking the title track as their Song of the Day. Listen to Friends and the Fakers on all major streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc.) and order your limited edition banana yellow, 180 gram vinyl from our Bandcamp page if you like what you hear. Better yet, pick up a copy in person tomorrow at our album release show at the Hook and Ladder in Minneapolis, featuring support from Porcupine, Little…

Thanks to the Northern Iowan for the coverage of our recent show at the Octopus on College Hill in Cedar Falls! We had a blast and hope to return soon.

Twin Cities band LowRay played at the Octopus on College Hill last Thursday, Nov. 1. Band members Daniel Fowlds and James Irving created LowRay in 2015 after they had both taken a break from the music industry.

Lead singer and guitarist Fowlds is a Minneapolis native who has played in bands since the 80’s. Fowlds said he is most confident on guitar and…

Thanks to Surviving The Golden Age for premiering our brand new lyric video for "8-Track Tapes," the second single off our debut full-length LP, Friends and the Fakers — out Friday, November 9th on vinyl, CD and all online streaming services.

Minneapolis-based duo, LowRay are preparing to release their new album, Friends and the Fakers on November 9th. Surviving the Golden Age is excited to premiere their new lyric video for “8 Track Tapes.”

If you are not in your 40s, there is a good chance you do not…

Thanks so much to The JW Vibe for the kind words regarding our forthcoming LP, Friends and the Fakers.

In their glowing intro to the premiere of the humorous video for “Friends and the Fakers,” the title track to emerging pop/rock duo LowRay’s first full length album, the premier indie music website Popdust offered: “Minnesota is famous for artists like Prince, The Replacements and Husker Du. Soon we’ll be able to add LowRay to that list. Amen. Any album this well played, engaging and enjoyable should…

We are truly honored to have an all-time favorite music magazine/website The Big Takeover debut "8-Track Tapes," our second single from our forthcoming Friends and the Fakers LP — out Friday, November 9th!

Minneapolis-based Americana/rock duo LowRay, featuring singer/guitarist Daniel Fowlds (Pill Hill) and drummer James Irving (22-20s), will release their debut album, Friends and the Fakers, on November 9th. The LP will arrive on limited edition banana yellow opaque vinyl and will also be available on…

Many thanks to GIGsoup for the kind review of "Friends and the Fakers." Our new album comes out in exactly one month!

Minneapolis-based Americana rock duo LowRay, featuring singer/guitarist Daniel Fowlds (Pill Hill) and drummer James Irving (22-20s), announce they will release their debut LP, Friends and The Fakers, on Friday, November 9. Friends and the Fakers will be released on limited edition banana yellow opaque vinyl. The album will also be available on all major online streaming services.

All…

Shout out to NeuFutur Magazine for the great "Friends and the Fakers" review!  

On “Friends And The Fakers,” LowRay is able to make alternative rock attractive again. With dreamy vocals, fuzzy guitars, and on-point arrangements, the track builds upon the sound of Del Amitri and Delirious? while having LowRay forged forth with their own unique approach. The guitar/vocal dynamic is highlighted through Friends and The Fakers, a deliberate decision that ensures that each part is shining as brightly as…

Were excited to announce the Friends and the Fakers LP release show will be taking place Saturday, November 10 at the Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge in Minneapolis, featuring sets from our pals Porcupine, Little Man and Ryan & Pony (of Melismatics and Soul Asylum fame). Doors: 8PM | Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door | Tickets on sale tomorrow (Friday, September 21) at noon!

Get Tickets: ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1766976

More Info: thehookmpls.com/event/lowray

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Thanks to Vents Magazine for the great review of the "Friends and the Fakers" video! Vents covers the best of the indie, unsigned and mainstream music scenes.

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