Brent Cowles
Brent Cowles’ ‘Cold Times’ EP out now
Raucous roots-rock singer Brent Cowles has released his debut EP, Cold Times today, via Dine Alone Records and Greater Than Collective. The EP is his first solo work to be released since his time as frontman of indie folk troubadours You Me & Apollo. Stream/Purchase the EP here.
About the inspiration behind his new material, Cowles explained to Denver Westword, “It’s a phase of life. Those songs came from a span of time in my life. ‘Cold Times’ is about how divided we are as people right now. We’re focused more on trying to pick sides rather than just coexisting and letting people be however the hell they want to be.”
Before choosing to release music under his own name, Cowles and his profoundly soulful voice wooed audiences and industry alike as frontman of You Me & Apollo. The band’s buzz and timely aesthetics made them a top draw throughout Colorado rock clubs, and it wasn’t long before they were being booked by The Lumineers’ agent and opening multiple gigs for Brandi Carlile and touring with Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers.
But as that chapter slammed shut, 27-year-old Cowles not only went electric for the songs that would become Cold Times, he dug deep into his vocal chords to find a new persona – that of the rare rock ‘n’ roll frontman whose nuances behind the mic still allow him to create a genuine connection to his fans.
“I was talking with Nathaniel Rateliff after a Night Sweats show, and he told me, ‘Listen, man. There have been a lot of guys with acoustic guitars who have been a huge influence on me, but get an electric guitar – and start a band.’ Ever since then that rock ‘n’ roll side has been pouring out of me, and it feels right.”
Brent Cowles and his four-piece band will be playing a hometown EP release show TONIGHT at the Hi-Dive in Denver, Co on April 28th.
Cold Times – TRACKLISTING
1. Lift Me Up (Leave Me Here)
2. Cold Times
3. Maybe We’re Fine
4. 9th Lafayette
5. Hold Up
