Episode 154: Sons of Otis

Here is Dreams of Consciousness Podcast Episode 154, featuring an interview with Ken Baluke of Sons of Otis.

The podcast is available through the following streaming services (click to listen): "To me, it's just a different kind of blues," says guitarist/vocalist Ken Baluke of his band, Sons of Otis. Formed in Toronto in the early 90's, the band's similarities to the likes of Sleep and Electric Wizard are too strong to deny - though the band actually predated the vast majority of their doom metal/stoner rock peers.

I spoke with Ken about the origins of Sons of Otis, and how the band developed their style without prior knowledge of the doom metal scene. We also spoke about the writing and recording of their latest album Isolation, and how the band found their audience overseas.

My thanks to Ken for speaking with me, and to you for listening.

Music In This Episode:

"Clowns"
taken from the album Spacejumbofudge

"Lessons"
taken from the album Seismic

"Ghost"
"Blood Moon"
taken from the album Isolation


Sons of Otis on Facebook

Sons of Otis on Bandcamp

Isolation through Totem Cat Records Bandcamp

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