In this episode of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with Nina Saeidi of London-based Middle Eastern progressive doom band, Lowen.

Nina talks about how classic literature and scripture influence the band's lyrics, as well as how fantastical, sci-fi and ancient themes and imagery are used to tell the more personal stories of displacement, spirituality and pain.

Nina also reveals how some of these themes have developed with writing the soon to be announced second album, as well as the choice to increase the use of languages such as Farsi and Sumerian across the recordings.

Lowen will be playing Warhorns Festival, Brighton Doomsday and are accompanying Green Lung on a 6 date UK and Ireland tour in May.

Listen to Lowen here:

https://lowen.bandcamp.com/

Find links to the band's socials below for ticket links and information on the new music as it arrives!

https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band

https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband

This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast.

Artwork by Spitting Fur Designs.

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Artwork photo used with kind permission from Stephen at Tears of Fire Photography. https://www.instagram.com/stephentearsoffirephotography

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