For other people named Ben Howard, see Ben Howard (disambiguation).
Ben Howard
Howard performing in 2021
Background information
Birth name
Benjamin John Howard
Born
(1987-04-24) April 24, 1987 (age 37) Richmond, London, England
Origin
Bantham, Devon, England
Genres
Folk
indie folk
folktronica
[1]
ambient
experimental rock
alternative rock
rock
Occupation(s)
Singer-songwriter
musician
composer
Instrument(s)
Vocals
guitar
percussion
Years active
2008–present
Labels
Island (UK)
Communion (UK)
Tôt ou Tard (France)
Republic (US)
Website
benhowardmusic.co.uk
Musical artist
Benjamin John Howard (born 24 April 1987) is an English singer songwriter, musician and composer. His self-released debut EP Games in the Dark (2008) was followed by two more EPs, These Waters (2009) and Old Pine (2010). Signed to Island Records, his debut studio album came in 2011 titled Every Kingdom. The album reached number four on the UK Albums Chart and was certified triple platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). Howard later released two more EPs, Ben Howard Live (2011) and The Burgh Island E.P. (2012).
At the 2013 Brit Awards ceremony he received two awards: British Male Solo Artist, and British Breakthrough Act. He performed at 2013 Glastonbury festival on the Pyramid Stage on Saturday 29 June. He released his second studio album, I Forget Where We Were, in October 2014, peaking at number one on the UK Albums Chart.
As of 2017, he is a member of the band A Blaze of Feather with India Bourne, Mickey Smith, Nat Wason, Rich Thomas and Kyle Keegan.[2]
Howard's third studio album, Noonday Dream, was released in June 2018. It debuted at number four on the UK Albums Chart, and received favorable reviews from music critics. His fourth album, Collections from the Whiteout, was released in March 2021.[3] He released his fifth album Is It? in June 2023.[4]
^Hann, Michael (16 October 2014). "Ben Howard: I Forget Where We Were Review – Indie-Folk Singer Finds His Darker Side". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
^Roisin O'Connor (16 September 2014). "A Blaze of Feather - Meet the people behind the mysterious new band". The Independent. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
^Skinner, Tom (26 January 2021). "Ben Howard shares new single 'What A Day' and announces fourth album". NME. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
^Solomon, Kate (16 June 2023). "Ben Howard – Is It? review: Ambient, pleasant and a little dull". i. Retrieved 16 June 2023.
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