Howard is a Brooklyn-based trio led by Howard Feibusch that emerged in the mid-2010s as a sophisticated voice in the folktronica revival. Their sound identity is defined by the marriage of traditional singer-songwriter intimacy with the intricate, often glitchy textures of IDM.
Unlike many electronic-folk crossovers that rely on heavy synth pads, Howard utilizes percussive electronic elements and tape-saturated textures to create a sense of 'organic' digitalism. Their 2015 debut, Religion, established their signature style: intricate fingerstyle guitar, hushed vocal delivery, and syncopated rhythmic beds. The follow-up, Together Alone, expanded this palette with more varied instrumentation while maintaining the core sense of isolation and introspection. Critically, they are often compared to artists like Nick Drake or Elliott Smith if they had been produced by Four Tet. They occupy a niche space between the indie-folk scene and the downtempo electronic community, appealing to listeners who value high-fidelity production and emotional vulnerability.
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