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Howl Griff | |
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 Left to right: Hywel Griffiths, Nick Moore, Gary Parkinson and Steve Kennedy of Howl Griff on an abandoned boat near Sunbury-on-Thames. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Wales |
| Genres | Psychedelic rock |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Dockrad |
| Members | Hywel Griffiths Nick Moore Gary Parkinson Steve Kennedy |
| Past members | John Davy Matthew Barnes |
| Website | Official website |
Howl Griff, formed in Wales in 2006, are a four piece psychedelic rock band currently signed to the Dockrad label.[1] The band contains members from Aberystwyth, Bolton, Merseyside and Texas but all currently live in London. They have released two records: Howl Griff, in Welsh, and The Hum, in English. They have received airplay on BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio Wales. They are currently working on a third album entitled Sharkfins in the Sky set for release in early 2012.
History
edit2008-2010: Howl Griff
editReleased on the Dockrad label and produced by former Catatonia guitarist Owen Powell and engineered by Tim Lewis (Spiritualized, Coil), Welsh-language album Howl Griff received airplay on BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio Wales, and the band appeared on S4C shows Bandit and Uned 5 playing songs from the album.
2010-2011: The Hum
editThe album, launched in late 2010 on the Dockrad/Catdog Label featured the singles Bluebirds, Crash and Burn, Devotion and Sunrise. Tracks from the album were played across BBC Six Music and described by Lauren Laverne as "bloody lush".[2]
2011-Present:
editThe band are currently recording a new record, entitled Sharkfins In The Sky which will be released early 2012.
Membership
editCurrent Members
edit- Hywel Griffiths (lead vocals and rhythm guitar) 2006 - Present
- Nick Moore (drums) 2006 - Present
- Gary Parkinson (lead guitar) 2006 - Present
- Steve Kennedy (bass guitar) 2010 - Present
Past Members
edit- Matthew Barnes (bass guitar) 2006 - 2010
- John Davy (bass guitar) 2010 - 2010
Discography
edit- Hope Against Hope (2006)
- Howl Griff (2008)
- The Hum (2010)
Trivia
editBoth Nick Moore and Steve Kennedy are namesakes of former professional sportsmen. [3][4] Both Nick Moore and Gary Parkinson currently work for a sporting magazine. [5][6]
References
edit- ^ Dockrad
- ^ [1]The Independent, 15 July 2011
- ^ Nicholas Moore, retired professional Canadian football wide receiver
- ^ Steve Kennedy, retired English professional footballer
- ^ Nick Moore, journalist for FourFourTwo.com.
- ^ Gary Parkinson, editor at FourFourTwo.com.
External links
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