Who is Ben Howard?

Ben Howard is an English singer, songwriter, musician and composer from West London. Born Benjamin John Howard in 1987, he began writing songs during his adolescence and released his debut EP, Games in the Dark, in 2008. After signing with Island Records in 2011, he released his debut studio album Every Kingdom to widespread acclaim. He has since gone on to release three further studio albums, I Forget Where We Were (2014), Noonday Dream (2018) and Collections From The Whiteout (2021).

Career Highlights

Howard has received multiple awards including two Brit Awards in 2013 for British Breakthrough Act and British Male Solo Artist. He also won an Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 2014. His breakthrough single 'Keep Your Head Up' was a top 10 hit in the UK Singles Chart and his other singles have also been successful including 'The Wolves', 'Old Pine', 'Promise' and 'I Forget Where We Were'. In 2021, he released the single 'What A Day' which reached No. 1 on the UK Indie Chart.

Style & Influences

Howard's music is a mix of folk, indie rock and alternative rock with elements of blues and soul. He has cited Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Nick Drake, John Martyn and Leonard Cohen as some of his major influences. His sound has been compared to fellow artists such as Bon Iver and Fleet Foxes.

Discography

Howard has released four solo studio albums: Every Kingdom (2011), I Forget Where We Were (2014), Noonday Dream (2018) and Collections From The Whiteout (2021). He has also released numerous EPs including Games In The Dark (2008), These Waters (2009) and Old Pine (2010). He has collaborated with other artists such as Laura Marling on her single 'What He Wrote', which was featured on her album A Creature I Don't Know (2011).

Live Performances

Howard is well known for his captivating live performances, often improvising and creating new versions of his songs onstage. He has headlined festivals around the world including Glastonbury Festival and Latitude Festival in the UK as well as Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in the US. His live shows often feature string sections and percussionists alongside his core band.

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