Brian Howes
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Brian Howes is a Canadian rock producer, singer, and was a member of the band Closure
. He has an exclusive partnership with EMI Music Publishing
.
released a self-titled album.
Songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, A&R professional and studio owner; Los Angeles/Vancouver based Brian Howes has been involved in the music industry for over 25 years.
Career highlights include:
VanHowes/Interscope Records: A joint venture partnership between Howes and Jimmy Iovine (Interscope Records)
NobodyHome/EMI Publishing: A joint venture partnership between Howes and Roger Faxon, (EMI Music Publishing)
Writer/Producer on Hinder Extreme Behavior (4 million sold worldwide) including single “Lips of an Angel”- #1 CHR US charts for 3 weeks.
Hinder 2nd release Take it to the Limit (Certified Gold in the US).
Has written hits with Chris Daughtry including “Over You” and "What I Want" on his 5 million selling debut album. Both songs went Top 5 in the US.
Has 2 more songs on Daughtry's current Platinum selling release.
Co-wrote American Idol winner David Cook’s first single “Light On” with Chris Cornell (1.5 million records sold in the US alone and Certified Platinum single), which Howes went
on to win a 2010 BMI Pop Award for.
Produced/co-wrote with Boys Like Girls, including “Two is Better Than One”, featuring Taylor Swift and “Love Drunk”; both went Top 10 in the US and sold more than 4 million singles.
Produced and wrote Hedley’s “Cha Ching”, “Don’t Talk to Strangers” and “Perfect”, all multi-Platinum singles on a double platinum album. Currently producing/writing LP4 for the band.
Produced/co-wrote with Rock Band "Skillet" (Grammy nominated and Certified Gold in the US).
Co-wrote #1 single "Awake and Alive".
Wrote/produced #1 rock radio track "Famous" for Puddle of Mudd, as well as three songs from their current release, including top 5 smash “Stoned”.
Produced Simple Plan
's newest release which debuted Top 5 in 7 countries.
First single "Jet Lag" feat. Natasha Bedingfield
; going for adds in the US Aug 16th
Writer/Producer on Hedley
's "Storms" album which debuted at number two on the Canadian Albums Chart
, selling 23,000 copies. This album marks the band's highest album chart peak.
Produced Nickelback
's "Here and Now" which is the seventh studio album by Canadian rock band Nickelback. The album was released on November 21, 2011.
Howe's awards Include:
Closure (band)
Closure is a Canadian rock band previously signed to TVT Records. The band released their first album, a self-titled album, in 2003. The album was fueled by the hit single "Look Out Below". The band is currently writing their new album and is awaiting word from their label...
. He has an exclusive partnership with EMI Music Publishing
EMI
The EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
.
Biography
Brian fronted the group DDT which blended punk, ska, and rap. The band was signed by Lars Ulrich from Metallica’s label through Elektra in the late 90s. DDT’s Urban Observer album was supported by the first single "Walkabout". While making the DDT record, Brian discovered a passion for songwriting and production. In 2003, his band ClosureClosure (band)
Closure is a Canadian rock band previously signed to TVT Records. The band released their first album, a self-titled album, in 2003. The album was fueled by the hit single "Look Out Below". The band is currently writing their new album and is awaiting word from their label...
released a self-titled album.
Songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, A&R professional and studio owner; Los Angeles/Vancouver based Brian Howes has been involved in the music industry for over 25 years.
Career highlights include:
VanHowes/Interscope Records: A joint venture partnership between Howes and Jimmy Iovine (Interscope Records)
NobodyHome/EMI Publishing: A joint venture partnership between Howes and Roger Faxon, (EMI Music Publishing)
Writer/Producer on Hinder Extreme Behavior (4 million sold worldwide) including single “Lips of an Angel”- #1 CHR US charts for 3 weeks.
Hinder 2nd release Take it to the Limit (Certified Gold in the US).
Has written hits with Chris Daughtry including “Over You” and "What I Want" on his 5 million selling debut album. Both songs went Top 5 in the US.
Has 2 more songs on Daughtry's current Platinum selling release.
Co-wrote American Idol winner David Cook’s first single “Light On” with Chris Cornell (1.5 million records sold in the US alone and Certified Platinum single), which Howes went
on to win a 2010 BMI Pop Award for.
Produced/co-wrote with Boys Like Girls, including “Two is Better Than One”, featuring Taylor Swift and “Love Drunk”; both went Top 10 in the US and sold more than 4 million singles.
Produced and wrote Hedley’s “Cha Ching”, “Don’t Talk to Strangers” and “Perfect”, all multi-Platinum singles on a double platinum album. Currently producing/writing LP4 for the band.
Produced/co-wrote with Rock Band "Skillet" (Grammy nominated and Certified Gold in the US).
Co-wrote #1 single "Awake and Alive".
Wrote/produced #1 rock radio track "Famous" for Puddle of Mudd, as well as three songs from their current release, including top 5 smash “Stoned”.
Produced Simple Plan
Simple Plan
Simple Plan is a Canadian pop punk band from Montréal, Québec. The band has had no line up changes since its inception in 1999. Members are Pierre Bouvier , Jeff Stinco , Sébastien Lefebvre , David Desrosiers and Chuck Comeau...
's newest release which debuted Top 5 in 7 countries.
First single "Jet Lag" feat. Natasha Bedingfield
Natasha Bedingfield
Natasha Anne Bedingfield is a British pop singer and songwriter. Bedingfield debuted in the 1990s as a member of the Christian dance/electronic group The DNA Algorithm with her siblings Daniel Bedingfield and Nikola Rachelle...
; going for adds in the US Aug 16th
Writer/Producer on Hedley
Hedley
Hedley may refer to Places:* Hedley, British Columbia* Hedley on the Hill, Northumberland* Hedley Hill, county Durham* Hedley, TexasHedley may refer to People or Groups:...
's "Storms" album which debuted at number two on the Canadian Albums Chart
Canadian Albums Chart
The Canadian Albums Chart is the official album sales chart in Canada. It is compiled every Wednesday by U.S.-based music sales tracking company Nielsen Soundscan, and published every Thursday by Jam! Canoe and Billboard, along with its sister charts the Canadian Singles Chart and the Canadian BDS...
, selling 23,000 copies. This album marks the band's highest album chart peak.
Produced Nickelback
Nickelback
Nickelback is a Canadian rock band from Hanna, Alberta. Since 1995 the band has included guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and back-up vocalist Ryan Peake and bassist Mike Kroeger.. The band's current drummer and percussionist is Daniel Adair who has been with the band since 2005....
's "Here and Now" which is the seventh studio album by Canadian rock band Nickelback. The album was released on November 21, 2011.
Discography
Producer- 2003 - ClosureClosure (band)Closure is a Canadian rock band previously signed to TVT Records. The band released their first album, a self-titled album, in 2003. The album was fueled by the hit single "Look Out Below". The band is currently writing their new album and is awaiting word from their label...
- ClosureClosure (album)Closure is the first album by Canadian hard rock band Closure.-Track listing:# "Look Out Below"# "Afterglow"# "Oxygen"# "What it's All About"# "Whatever Made You"# "Crushed# "Lie to Me"# "Live Again"# "I Don't Mind "# "Fragile"... - 2005 - HedleyHedley (band)Hedley is a Canadian pop rock band comprising lead singer Jacob Hoggard, Tommy Mac on bass, Dave Rosin on lead guitar and Chris Crippin on drums. The current band retains the original name of Hoggard's pre-Canadian Idol group, although the membership has changed. The band originated in Abbotsford,...
- HedleyHedley (album)Hedley is the self-titled debut album of the rock band Hedley, released in Canada on September 6, 2005. The album has been certified double platinum in Canada and garnered a Juno nomination for "Rock Album of the Year".... - 2005 - HinderHinderHinder is an American rock band from Oklahoma that was formed in 2001 by drummer Cody Hanson, guitarist Joe Garvey, and singer Austin Winkler. The band was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2007.-Formation and early history:...
- Extreme BehaviorExtreme Behavior (album)Extreme Behavior is the debut album of rock band Hinder. It was released in 2005 by Universal Records to almost universally negative reviews, before going platinum in September 2006. All songs were co-written by Brian Howes, except for "Shoulda," which was co-written with Brian Howes and Social Code... - 2006 - SkilletSkillet (band)Skillet is an American Christian rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1996. The band currently consists of husband and wife John and Korey Cooper , along with Jen Ledger and lead guitarist Seth Morrison. The band has released eight albums, two receiving Grammy nominations: Collide and Comatose...
- ComatoseComatose (album)Comatose is the seventh full-length album released by the Christian rock band Skillet. Released October 3, 2006, this album continues their previous album's trend of downplaying the keyboard elements that were prominent in previous releases in favor of more orchestral elements and distorted guitars... - 2007 - Faber DriveFaber DriveFaber Drive is a four-piece, Canadian pop punk band from Mission, British Columbia.-Biography:Discovered by Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, and signed to his 604 Records label after winning Fox Seeds, a local radio challenge, Faber Drive released their debut album, Seven Second Surgery, on May 15, 2007...
- Seven Second SurgerySeven Second SurgerySeven Second Surgery is the debut album by Canadian pop punk band Faber Drive. It was released on May 1, 2007 under 604 Records."24 Story Love Affair" and "Sex and Love" from Faber Drive's previous EP were added onto "Seven Second Surgery".... - 2007 - Puddle of MuddPuddle of MuddPuddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies...
- FamousFamous (album)Famous is the third major label studio album from U.S. alternative rock band Puddle of Mudd. It was released on October 9, 2007 on Flawless Records. Famous was originally set to be released in May, but was pushed back to add more songs to the album... - 2008 - Rev TheoryRev TheoryRev Theory is an American hard rock band formed in 2002 in North Andover, Massachusetts. The band has released three studio albums: Truth Is Currency , Light It Up , and Justice . The song "Voices" is currently being used for World Wrestling Entertainment star Randy Orton...
- Light It UpLight It Up (Rev Theory album)Light It Up is a 2008 album by Rev Theory . It is their sophomore major label album and first under the Interscope Records label, and was released on June 10, 2008 to sales of 10,200 copies. It reached #74 on the Billboard 200 on June 28, 2008... - 2008 - HinderHinderHinder is an American rock band from Oklahoma that was formed in 2001 by drummer Cody Hanson, guitarist Joe Garvey, and singer Austin Winkler. The band was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2007.-Formation and early history:...
- Take It To The LimitTake It to the Limit (Hinder album)Take It to the Limit is the second studio album of rock band Hinder. The album has been in the works since January 2008 and was released November 4, 2008 on Universal Motown Records. The album was recorded by Jay Van Poederooyen and produced by Brian Howes at Van Howes Studios in Vancouver, BC,... - 2009 - Boys Like GirlsBoys Like GirlsBoys Like Girls is an American rock band from Massachusetts. Formed in 2005, the group gained mainstream recognition when it released its self-titled debut album. Boys Like Girls was the co-headliner with Good Charlotte for the Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour 2008 that toured across the United...
- Love DrunkLove Drunk (album)- Love Drunk EP :# "Love Drunk" – 3:48# "Love Drunk" – 3:53# "Love Drunk" – 4:04# "She's Got a Boyfriend Now" – 4:25# "Love Drunk" – 3:45... - 2009 - Puddle of MuddPuddle of MuddPuddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies...
-Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & HateVolume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & HateVolume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate is the fourth major label studio album from U.S. post-grunge band Puddle of Mudd. It was released on December 8, 2009, on Flawless Records.-Background:... - 2011 - Simple PlanSimple PlanSimple Plan is a Canadian pop punk band from Montréal, Québec. The band has had no line up changes since its inception in 1999. Members are Pierre Bouvier , Jeff Stinco , Sébastien Lefebvre , David Desrosiers and Chuck Comeau...
- Get Your Heart On!Get Your Heart On!Get Your Heart On! is the fourth studio album by Canadian pop punk band Simple Plan, released on 21 June 2011. In some countries such as Australia and the Netherlands, the album was released on 17 June 2011. "Jet Lag" was released as the record's lead single on April 25 and a music video has been... - 2011 - HedleyHedleyHedley may refer to Places:* Hedley, British Columbia* Hedley on the Hill, Northumberland* Hedley Hill, county Durham* Hedley, TexasHedley may refer to People or Groups:...
- StormsStorms (Hedley album)Storms is Hedley's fourth full length album. It was released on November 8, 2011 in Canada. -Reception:The album debuted at number two on the Canadian Albums Chart, selling 23,000 copies... - 2011 - NickelbackNickelbackNickelback is a Canadian rock band from Hanna, Alberta. Since 1995 the band has included guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and back-up vocalist Ryan Peake and bassist Mike Kroeger.. The band's current drummer and percussionist is Daniel Adair who has been with the band since 2005....
- Here and NowHere and Now (Nickelback album)Here and Now is the seventh studio album by Canadian rock band Nickelback. The album was released on November 21, 2011. It is the follow-up to their multi-platinum selling Dark Horse in 2008. On September 26, the band officially released two singles, "When We Stand Together" and "Bottoms Up". Both...
Howe's awards Include:
- Won several SOCAN awards for various projects
- Won Juno for Producer of the Year in 2007
- Swept 2008 BMI Pop Awards with four big wins, including top honor Song of the Year, as well as Top Digital Song for “Lips of an Angel"
- Won four additional BMI Pop Awards in 2008 for work with Chris Daughtry and Skillet
- Nominated for a Grammy (Skillet) in 2008
- Won SOCAN’s International Achievement Award in 2010
- Nominated for Juno for Producer of the Year in 2010