The Howl Ensemble

THE new instrumental powertrio from The Netherlands formed in 2013. All three members have a different musical background in various genres. Together they create their own blend of noise/post-rock, combined with the frequent use of odd time signatures reminiscent of math rock. A dynamic band, they play delicate, layered passages as well as LOUD and dissonant outbursts that can evolve into intense soundscapes, all depending on what the composition demands. The contrast between free improvisation & intricately performed parts is also present in their music, as they aim to keep things playful without losing sight of where the song is going. The mixing of different styles of music always carries with it the implied risk that the result will sound detached and fragmented, but these guys have crafted 5 distinct yet coherent tracks for their debut-album that work well on their own and as a package.

"...the listener can readily lose themselves in the unexpected twists that present themselves on this ingeniously-mapped sonic journey." (Whisperin' & Hollerin')

“A rumbustious record, full of fizzing post rock structures.” (Incendiary Magazine)

"...interesting, with a nice raw side to the delivery." (Monsieur Delire)

"Prooi ist ein Meisterwerk eines Debütalbums" (Ox Fanzine)

"Ein wortlos lebendiger Mix aus Noise, Post-Rock, Jazz und Math, für ein offenes Publikum, das keine Heile Welt braucht um glücklich zu sein." (Westzeit)

"Prooi biedt vruchtbare bodem voor een aangename luisterbeurt waarin voor de muziekliefhebber genoeg spannende elementen te horen zijn." (3voor12)