Kev Howell
Kev Howell will unveil his sophomore album in Summer 2024, including the previously released "Arrows" and "Longnor". The two singles featured on BBC Introducing and Amazing radio UK and received great airplay through various stations globally. Perfecting his own signature sound as an independent Singer-Songwriter, Using innovative tuning techniques, sonic soundscapes with ear-worm guitar riffs and distinctive vocals, Kev Howell seamlessly blends a wide mix of genres including, blues-rock and Americana.
In 2017 his self-released debut album Haunting Ambition was nominated for a SAY Award (Scottish Album of the Year) and continues to attract an ever growing fanbase with over 130,000 streams collectively. The lead Single 'Kamikaze' was described as “Bewitching and sublime” in a U.S review and subsequently featured on Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's website in 2018, delivering, Kev's music to a whole new audience.
Kev has released a 6 track Live Ep recorded at Nice N Sleazy in Glasgow (Soundcloud or Spotify) , while recording his new album in Maybank Studios with long time friend and collaborator, Matt Harvey
Past supports include, Bill Ryder-Jones, Gerry Cinnamon, Danny Bryant, Ben Ottewell, John Power, and The Glorious Sons.
Kev Howell will release new material in June 2024.
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Discography
2022
Tracks
1. Snipers Blues
2. Kamikaze
3. Distance
4. Black Tooth (Acoustic)
5. Arrows
6. Nightbird
Released 25/06/22
Recorded, Glasgow November 2021.
2021
Released in October 2021, Longnor gives an idea of what Kev Howell does best. The melody is layered to perfection with a shuffling beat that has you tapping to it and a guitar that soars through your brain.
2021
There is no doubt that Kev Howell is a musician that’s here to stay. With his single "Arrows," Kev Howell expresses such pensive lyricism that pushes conceptual boundaries and reminds us that we're not alone. - Buzz L.A
2017
Tracklist
1. Distance 2. Kamikaze 3. Black Tooth 4. Ode to an Angel 5. Lonely Operator 6. Nightbird 7.Grave Lament 8.Railroad Waltz 9. Snipers Blues + Hidden Track