Owen is the primary solo project of American indie rock and emo musician Mike Kinsella.

In 2004, Kinsella collaborated with Cale Parks (of Aloha), Bob Hoffnar, Jen Tabor, and Paul Koob, to record (the ep).

Kinsella's personal life changes, including becoming a husband and father, influenced the writing process for Owen's fifth album, New Leaves.

Produced by Brian Deck, Graeme Gibson, Tim Iseler, and Nate Kinsella, New Leaves features ten tracks reflecting personal growth and complexity.

On February 8, 2024, Kinsella announced an album titled The Falls of Sioux, which was released on April 26, 2024, through Polyvinyl Records.