Howlin Rain is a San Francisco band which formed in 2004 and released their first album in 2006.escribed as «classically soulful». Howlin’ Rain are currently signed with Rick Rubin to the Columbia Records subset American Recordings. Subsequent releases by the band will be handled jointly between American Recordings and the indie label Birdman Records.The band’s second album Magnificent Fiend was released on March 3, 2008 and has been described as a «combination of psychedelia, blues, funk and classic 1970s arena rock.
Ethan Miller, while still with Comets on Fire, felt the urge to pursue a more melodic sound in his music and express the influence of growing up on the Lost Coast, so he formed Howlin Rain with his former high school band-mate Ian Gradek, and drummer John Moloney.[6] After the 2006 release of Comets on Fire’s last album, he released Howlin Rain’s self-titled first album, Howlin Rain with Birdman Records and began touring with Queens of the Stone Age.[7]
Shortly after the release of their first album Moloney left the band but they picked up and later Garett Goddard, Eli Eckert, and Joel Robinow. They released their second album in 2008 and are currently touring on their own.[6]
The current incarnation of the group features Ethan Miller, Joel Robinow and a new rhythm section composed of Cyrus Comiskey and Raj Ojha. Howlin Rain MKIII dug deep into rehearsals that have spanned 2009 - 2010.
In late 2010 Howlin Rain released our EP «The Good Life» in digital format, followed by a limited vinyl edition in early 2011 via American and Birdman records and are currently working on a new album for American Recordings.
The band have been chosen personally by Belle & Sebastian to perform at their second Bowlie Weekender festival presented by All Tomorrow’s Parties in the UK in December 2010.
