Tegu, the tribalist dub alias of Hunter Thompson, has released his second album, Owl Island, under the label Not Not Fun. The album, recorded in early 2024 along the banks of a Floridian canal, contains 11 tracks with a total duration of 53 minutes. The music on the album is characterized by layered keyboard patterns, rhythmic hand percussion, and deep bass tones that create an atmosphere reminiscent of the Everglades. The sound is described as both spectral and environmental, evoking a sense of immersion in a natural, yet otherworldly setting.

Title: Owl Island
Artist: Tegu
Genres: Ambient, Avant-garde, Experimental Music
Label: Not Not Fun
Description: Tegu releases their second album Owl Island, an 11-track exploration of Floridian-inspired dub with collaborations from Wave Temples and X.Y.R.

The album includes contributions from Wave Temples and X.Y.R., who appear on the tracks “2×12” and “2×11,” respectively. Despite these collaborations, the album largely remains a solo endeavor, exploring themes of solitude and introspection. The music transitions between various moods, from séance-like environments to more tense and anticipatory moments, all enveloped in a mix of natural and artificial light.

Tracklist for Owl Island:

1. 2×1
2. 2×8
3. 2×12 [feat. Wave Temples]
4. 2×7
5. 2×6
6. 2×3
7. 2×11 [feat. X.Y.R]
8. 2×4
9. 2×5
10. 2×2
11. 2×10

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