Ben Howard releases his new single 'Old Pine' on the 6th August through Island Records.
Following the 200,000+ sales of Ben Howard's top 10 debut album 'Every Kingdom' in the UK alone, two sold-outs tours of the US and contemplating a hectic summer of festival appearances ahead of his biggest UK tour to date, Ben finds himself positioned as one of the most successful young singer-songwriters from the UK and Europe in years.
'Old Pine' is a woozy, languid song, both cathartic and quietly euphoric. A long-standing live favourite, Ben’s percussive perfection is matched with the driving intricacies of his guitar playing and smoky controlled voice.
Originally released in the spring of 2011 as an introductory EP through Communion Records, 'Old Pine' has already played a crucial part in introducing Ben to a bigger, broader audience. He has since played to over 80,000 thousand fans at over 120 sold out performances. His UK tour later this year has now sold in excess of 50,000 tickets alone, culminating in three sell-out nights at London's Brixton Academy.
Ben Howard’s music harks back to a classic and comforting time of old, albeit with a forward-thinking method of guitar performance. 2012 has very much been his year, with over six months of it still to enjoy.
16th June - Goldcoast Oceanfest, Devon
24th June – Radio 1 Hackney Weekend, London
7th July – T In The Park, Kinross
15th July – Latitude Festival, Southwold
18th August – V Festival, Chelmsford
19th August – V Festival, Stafford
6th September – Bestival, Isle of Wight
2nd November - Brighton, The Dome SOLD OUT
3rd November - Plymouth, Pavilions SOLD OUT
4th November - Cardiff, University SOLD OUT
5th November - Bristol, Colston Hall SOLD OUT
7th November - Dublin, Olympia SOLD OUT
9th November - Belfast, Waterfront SOLD OUT
10th November - Glasgow, O2 Academy SOLD OUT
12th November - Manchester, O2 Apollo SOLD OUT
14th November - Leeds, O2 Academy SOLD OUT
16th November - Newcastle, O2 Academy SOLD OUT
17th November - Aberdeen, Music Hall SOLD OUT
19th November - Cambridge, Corn Exchange SOLD OUT
20th November – Lincoln, Engine Shed SOLD OUT
21st November - Leicester, O2 Academy SOLD OUT
22nd November - Nottingham, Rock City SOLD OUT
24th November - Birmingham, O2 Academy SOLD OUT
25th November - Bournemouth, O2 Academy SOLD OUT
26th November - Southampton, Guildhall SOLD OUT
28th November - London, O2 Brixton Academy SOLD OUT
29th November – London, O2 Brixton Academy SOLD OUT
30th November – London, O2 Brixton Academy SOLD OUT
Published on 16 June 2012 by Wayne Feltham
