Ben Howard – Is It? (Vinyl LP)

Restless, atmospheric and beautifully unpredictable, Is It? finds Ben Howard continuing to push beyond the acoustic folk sound that first brought him widespread attention. Released in 2023, the album blends experimental indie rock, intricate rhythms, hazy electronics and abstract guitar work into something more immersive and unconventional. It's a record that rewards patience, drawing you into its shifting textures rather than offering easy answers.

Tracks such as “Couldn’t Make It Up”, “Walking Backwards” and “Days of Lantana” showcase Howard’s ability to balance introspective songwriting with adventurous arrangements. There’s a raw, almost hypnotic quality to the album, with moments of tension and beauty unfolding in unexpected ways. For fans of thoughtful alternative music that values atmosphere as much as melody, Is It? is an absorbing addition to Ben Howard’s evolving catalogue.