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Howl Griff, formed in Wales in 2006, are a four piece psychedelic rock band currently signed to the Dockrad label. 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.

2008-2010: Howl Griff
Released 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
The 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".

2011-Present:
The band are currently recording a new record, entitled Sharkfins In The Sky which will be released early 2012.

Current Members

 * 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

 * Matthew Barnes (bass guitar) 2006 - 2010
 * John Davy (bass guitar) 2010 - 2010

Discography

 * Hope Against Hope (2006)
 * Howl Griff (2008)
 * The Hum (2010)

Trivia
Both Nick Moore and Steve Kennedy are namesakes of former professional sportsmen. Both Nick Moore and Gary Parkinson currently work for a sporting magazine.