It's all about Ben

Ben Howard has been lifting my spirits and inspiring my soul since late last year. No matter how many times I've heard his songs...they still have the amazing power to just make you feel good. Every time.

I stumbled across a live performance of this 26 year old English singer-songwriter recently and oh my, was I in for a real treat! I had to watch it again immediately. This guy is beyond talented. Not only are his songs really catchy (and not in an annoying if-the-radio-plays-that-song-one-more-time-I'm-gonna-puke kind of way), they're really well written and he sure knows how to play the shit out of that guitar.

He wasn't the only one to impress me on this particular show (T in the park, 2012). There was a red haired woman to the left of him, doing his backing vocals, who completely blew me away. India Bourne plays cello, keyboards, ukulele, bass, contributing vocals and percussion. I had trouble keeping my eyes off both of them. Goosebumps were present throughout the show, especially at the end of 'The Wolves'.

So here are my faves and also that ridiculous performance at T in the park. Guaranteed you will be in love with Ben Howard after this (if you aren't already, of course).

'Only Love'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWlKZ6C7cDY

'Old Pine'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzzCthKw_C0
'The Fear'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnxCxHLAqn8
'The Wolves'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLQaGEI5D2Q
'Call Me Maybe' - I hate this original song, he somehow makes it awesome
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPU8V-nvUEk
'Keep Your Head Up'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADP65wbBUpc
Live at T in the park 2012:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Pq-yUpFbTc

Make sure you get his debut album "Every Kingdom". You will not be sorry!
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