Ben Howard
Moody English guitar-folk — from the campfire anthems of 'Every Kingdom' to gorgeous, murky experimentalism, following his own quiet obsessions rather than the charts.
Ben Howard is an English singer, guitarist and songwriter who grew up in Devon and emerged from the south-west surf and folk scene. His debut album "Every Kingdom" brought him a broad audience with percussive, open-tuned guitar playing and songs such as "Only Love" and "The Wolves". He was named British Breakthrough Act at the 2013 Brit Awards.
Rather than repeat that formula, Howard turned progressively darker and more textural on "I Forget Where We Were", "Noonday Dream" and "Collections from the Whiteout", the last produced with Aaron Dessner. The later records favour long, atmospheric arrangements and processed guitar over conventional folk structure, and his live band reflects that shift.
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What festivals is Ben Howard playing in 2026?
Ben Howard is booked at 2 festivals: Shaky Knees 2026, Sea.Hear.Now 2026.
Is Ben Howard playing Shaky Knees 2026?
Yes — Ben Howard is on the Shaky Knees 2026 lineup, September 18–20, 2026 at Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA. They play Friday, September 18.
Is Ben Howard playing Sea.Hear.Now 2026?
Yes — Ben Howard is on the Sea.Hear.Now 2026 lineup, September 19–20, 2026 at North Beach, Asbury Park, NJ. They play Sunday, September 20.
Where is Ben Howard from?
Ben Howard is from Devon, UK.
What kind of music does Ben Howard play?
Ben Howard is tagged folk and indie.
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