Chlöe Howl
Sharp British wit meets shimmering synth-pop. Unfiltered, slightly cynical dance-floor anthems for the restless and the heartbroken.
Sharp British wit meets shimmering synth-pop. Unfiltered, slightly cynical dance-floor anthems for the restless and the heartbroken.
Chlöe Howl makes music that feels like a neon-lit night in London, where the air is cold but the club is humid. Her sound is built on a foundation of 80s-inflected synths and crisp, modern drum programming, but it is her voice that anchors the experience. She possesses a distinctive, almost conversational delivery that can pivot from a deadpan shrug to a soaring, melodic hook in a single breath.
What sets her apart is the bite in her lyrics. While her contemporaries might lean into ethereal abstraction, Howl is grounded and gritty. She writes about teenage boredom, social anxiety, and the messy reality of relationships with a sharp, observational eye that feels more like a diary entry than a polished pop script. It is the sound of someone who is too smart for the room but decides to dance anyway.
Start with 'No Strings' or 'Rumour' to hear her at her most punchy and defiant. If you are in the mood for something that balances melancholy with a heavy beat, 'In the Middle (Sad Banger)' perfectly encapsulates her ability to make heartbreak feel like something you can move to.
Chlöe Howl (born Chlöe Louise Howells; 4 March 1995), is a British singer-songwriter. She was shortlisted for the BBC Sound of 2014 and the 2014 BRIT Awards: Critics Choice Award.
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