Self-described as “dreamo/dark pop”, Howlite’s soundscape draws inspiration everywhere; from folklore and poetry to Scandinavian pop and horror movies. With influences ranging from that of Daughter, Slowdive, Cocteau Twins, Timbre Timber and Massive Attack, industry has described their music as everything from “slow moving but heaving with energy and feeling” by Tommy Faith (Triple J), “the sound of stormy nights with stormy hearts” by Dom Alessio (Sounds Australia) and “brooding, border-line-folk, but inches-from-pop” by Rolling Stone Australia.

Fronted by the dynamic Alison Thom, the band comprises of guitarist Benjamin JR Botting, keyboardist Andrew Moscatelli and drummer Paul O’Donoghue. The groups latest single Orchestra has struck a chord with audiences, receiving Triple J airplay on both “Roots N All” and “Home and Hosed”, and securing the group a trip to showcase at this years Canadian Music Week where they played the legendary Horseshoe Tavern for Indie88 radio.

Coupled with 2017 singles Gothic Romance and Saviour, and supported by features from Rolling Stone Australia and Mushroom Group, the band has been able to shine a light on their musical diversity with only a glimmer of their true potential; with Mushroom Group stating “We’re looking forward to where this experimentation takes Howlite next.”.