Owen Tromans grew up in The Black Country and led John Peel favourites San Lorenzo before pursuing a solo career that has seen him release several acclaimed albums and tour extensively, supporting the likes of Best Coast, Idlewild and Plush. Owen has also appeared on collections alongside Devendra Banhart and Mercury Rev, and shared split singles with the likes of Wooden Wand. Owen Tromans is included on the Fire Records’ James Joyce compilation album, Chamber Music (2007).
Owen Tromans contributed to the Opendoor Edition of Waywords and Meansigns in 2017, recording page 229 line 1 through line 29.