Nick Howard crafts the kind of music that feels like a warm breeze on a clear day. It is fundamentally optimistic, rooted in the classic singer-songwriter tradition but polished with a modern pop sensibility that makes every chorus feel like an invitation. His sound is defined by crisp acoustic guitars, bright piano accents, and a vocal delivery that balances intimacy with a powerful, stadium-ready reach.
What sets Howard apart is his relentless melodicism and the 'syncopated earnestness' of his delivery. While many of his peers lean into the melancholy of the genre, Howard leans into the light. His songs often build from quiet, percussive verses into expansive, anthemic hooks that feel designed for the climax of a television drama or a high-energy live singalong. It is music that prioritizes connection and clarity over abstraction.
For those new to his catalog, start with 'Falling For You' or 'Unbreakable'. These tracks showcase his ability to blend the organic feel of a man with a guitar with the sophisticated production of 21st-century pop. It is the ideal soundtrack for moments of transition, travel, or simply when you need a musical reminder that things are looking up.
Nicholas 'Nick' Howard (born 24 April 1982, Brighton) is an English singer-songwriter who has released six albums since 2008 and played over 1000 shows across the world. His music has been featured on Pretty Little Liars, Switched at Birth, The Hills, Jersey Shore, Next, True Life, Cougar Town, 90210, LA Ink, Greek and Army Wives. He has toured with Lifehouse, Boyce Avenue, Eric Hutchinson, Tristan Prettyman and supported Train, Gavin Degraw and Jack Johnson. He has performed several times on live television in the US and Europe, including appearances on NBC, Fox and the BBC along with a live performance in front of 1 million people in Berlin on New Year's Eve 2013/4. Howard has cited a range of musical influences and life experiences when writing and performing. His musical influences include The Beatles, John Mayer, Jason Mraz, The Script, Oasis and Coldplay. He is also known for being the 2012 winner of the German television show The Voice of Germany.
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