Elaine Howley is a vocalist, producer and songwriter, working with drum machines, synths, voice and tape sampling to create her own sonic world. Elaine blends experimental and analogue processes with a love for classic songwriting and melody.
Howley’s distinct and transportive music has emerged out of collaboration, performance and exploration. She is a member of psychedelic rock group The Altered Hours, ambient pop trio Crevice and cinematic duo HowlBux. ‘The Distance Between Heart and Mouth’ Howley’s debut solo album was released in 2022 on Touch Sensitive Records. The record saw a groundswell of support at home in Ireland and internationally. It was named a future classic by Boomkat, praised by Pitchfork and selected as Irish Music Magazine The Thin Air’s album of the year.
Following the album’s release Elaine played shows at the ICA London, Dublin’s National Concert Hall & the Glucksman and Crawford galleries in her home city of Cork. Elaine also recorded a session for BBC6 music, performed live on NTS radio as guest on Flo Dill’s show and collaborated with the acclaimed Crash Ensemble and Composer Irene Buckley to arrange and perform a blend of music from her debut alongside new works. In 2025 Elaine released the double A side ‘Hold Me In A New Way/ CD’s via record label Modern Love. The record was praised by Bandcamp as ‘ a masterclass in how simple parts well arranged can make for music of great depth and complexity’ and was included in The Guardian’ best new tracks.
