I'm a fan (and you should be too) because...Howie is an amazing songwriter. He is among the rare artists who has the ability to write lyrics that are incredibly thoughtful and poetic, and actually match the tone and intensity of the of his lyrics with the music itself. He has mastered both very precise, detailed imagery (for instance: "You wake up / you're barely dressed, but fully on / your painted eyes / you look so tired," -- Slow Down, Australia) as well as lyrics that are slightly more vague, yet just as meaningful ("Be my illusion and I'll be your distraction," -- I'll Take You On, Stop All The World Now). His songs range from incredibly intense (Numbness for Sound, Stop All The World Now), to slightly more mellow (Morning After, Australia), and his live performances are AMAZING (check out the Madrigals EP). Full of energy and passion--his talent as a guitarist and singer matches his talent as a songwriter. EVERYONE should give Howie a listen--I guarantee you'll be addicted!