Benjamin John Howard (born 1986 or 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).

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Live Review: Ben Howard

"Further evokes the natural world by the complex soundscape that evolves with the song."

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Live Review: Ben Howard, Israel Cannan

"Howard continues to be a storytelling talent with endless potential."

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Live Review: Ben Howard, Machine Translations

"He has a profound natural ability to connect with us on a deeply emotional level through his inspiring lyrics and transcendent vocals."

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Live Review: Ben Howard

"We discovered that the epitome of loneliness would 100 per cent be standing alone at a Ben Howard gig on a Saturday night."

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Live Review: Ben Howard, Andrew Kidman & The Windy Hills

"The dynamic between the six musicians is a joy to watch throughout, most notably in the set closer as Howard punctuates the most biting lines of 'End Of The Affair' with stabs of his guitar."

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Ben Howard Sells Out Brisbane And Perth Shows

National tour selling fast

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Ben Howard Pulls Out Of Bluesfest To Change Line-Up

Headline dates rescheduled

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Ben Howard Announces Australian Headline Tour

He's already confirmed for Bluesfest

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Ben Howard - I Forget Where We Were

I Forget Where We Were celebrates the second coming of Howard.

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Live Review: Ben Howard, Nick Mulvey

His soulful voice, exquisite musicianship and shy, understated persona all touched a nerve