The Backward Step

Ben Howard is a British singer-songwriter, known for his melodic and introspective style that mixes folk, alternative rock and indie. Born on April 24, 1987, in London, Ben began his music career in his youth and quickly built up a loyal fan base with his ability to create emotional and genuine songs. His music is characterized by poetic lyrics, a unique voice and a combination of acoustic and electronic guitar that gives it a distinct and modern sound.

Her debut album, Every Kingdom (2011), was a huge success, both commercially and critically, with tracks like "Keep Your Head Up" and "Only Love" standing out as major hits. Ben Howard's sound on this album mixes folk with a more modern and mellow production, with influences from alternative rock and indie. Her soft voice and the depth of her lyrics attracted many listeners who connected with the themes of love, loss, and self-knowledge present in the songs.

In 2014, Ben Howard released his second album, I Forget Where We Were, which showed an evolution in his music, with a darker and more introspective sound. The album was well received by critics, being praised for its maturity and the way Ben explored new sounds, incorporating more elements of experimental and electronic rock. Songs like "End of the Affair" and "Conrad" reflect Ben Howard's artistic maturation, with a denser and more introspective approach to his lyrics and musical production.

In 2018, Ben Howard released Noonday Dream, which continued his sonic exploration, with a more atmospheric and experimental album, where folk influences were still present, but the music became more complex and diverse. With tracks such as "A Boat to An Island on the Wall" and "Nica Libres at Dusk", the album presented a Ben Howard more confident in his ability to create complex and emotional sonic atmospheres, maintaining the depth of his lyrics, but exploring new musical territories.

Ben Howard continues to be an important figure in the alternative music and contemporary folk scene. His ability to create emotional songs and explore different sounds has made him a reference for many young artists and a respected name in the music scene. With a career marked by the constant search for innovation and authenticity, Ben Howard continues to capture the attention of his fans with albums that reveal a unique sensibility and an ability to transform personal experience into universal music.