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Biography

New Music Editor at Holler. Now based in East London, he was born and raised in the English countryside in the small Buckinghamshire village of Wendover. He is perhaps best known for being the singer in the indie pop band The Boy Least Likely To, who he formed with Peter Hobbs in 2003. They released their debut album, The Best Party Ever, in 2005 to widespread critical acclaim, earning spots in both Pitchfork’s Top 50 albums and in the Rough Trade Shop top 10 of that year. They were one of the last wave of mid-noughties indie bands who could happily play the Pitchfork stage at SXSW and appear on KEXP at the same time as enjoying mainstream success back home, with appearances on Popworld, GMTV and the Smash Hits Poll Winners Party. Jof Owen formed the band Legends Of Country in 2015, inspired by his long standing love of country music and growing up watching Calamity Jane and listening to Johnny Cash and Marty Robbins. They have released two albums, Talk About Country and Anything But Country, on their own label. As well as The Boy Least Likely To and Legends Of Country, he is also one half of the indie pop duo Bubble & Squeak with Poppy Hankin from Girl Ray. Alongside singing and songwriting, Jof Owen has also written about country music for Holler, The Line Of Best Fit and Riposte magazine, as well as having a monthly fears column in Rough Trade Shops magazine. He has appeared as a guest on the Sentimental Garbage podcast with Caroline O’Donoghue talking about Twee, Gilmore Girls and Shania Twain.

Content

Total articles 389

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  What Can We Expect From Lana Del Rey's Stagecoach 2025 Country Setlist?

  By Jof Owen

  Apr. 22, 2025

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  'The F Word' by Ashley Cooke - Lyrics & Meaning

  By Jof Owen

  Apr. 18, 2025

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  "It Felt So Good To Finally Say Fuck You": Pillbox Patti Tells It Like It Is as She Enters Her "Villain Era" on New Single 'Damn Near Spectacular | Holler

  By Jof Owen

  Apr. 17, 2025

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Holler

Holler Studios is a creative company based in New York City, established in 2011 and previously known as Emogi. It specializes in animation production, software development, and advertising. The studio creates original animated content and unique characters that appeal to a wide range of audiences. The company offers a variety of services, including 2D and 3D animation, CGI, and puppetry, serving industries like gaming and entertainment. In software development, Holler Studios employs technologies such as JavaScript and HTML to craft innovative solutions. Additionally, it provides advertising technology and content development services, utilizing big data and AI to enhance marketing efforts. Holler Studios has raised $51.78 million in funding and operates with a revenue range of $8 million to $100 million. The company is home to a team of 51 to 200 employees, combining experienced professionals and emerging talent in digital art.