In the time span of just a short 22 years, this bloke from the great island of Great Britain has produced a lineup of whimsical songs that have the depth and insight of many more years of life. In his online bio, Ben Howard describes his hometown as "nestled between the moors and the sea," and paints his affection for the autumn months and the outdoors in few words but with powerful sentiment.

All of this is reiterated in the title track of his debut EP, These Waters . The song shows a glimpse of sophistication and an old soul reflecting back on life by those waters, but also a young man's anticipation of what's to come when he leaves the waters for the next locale. And the reflective lyrics are sung in a sort of gruff, Brett Dennen-like voice, supported by soft and steady acoustics and the occasional visit from the cello -- a nice touch whose soothing strums we hear prominently in the bewitching final track, The Fire (bonus track) .

Cloud Nine and Move Like You Want allow Howard to show off his suaveness for all of the lady listeners. "Cloud Nine" ropes them in with romantic images of sitting on the porch swing together and growing older and more in love, and "Move Like You Want" makes their skin prickle with subtle urges to shimmy and sway with someone you lust for. They say home is where the heart is, and that definitely seems to be the case for this London-loving musician, who seems have a whole lot of life in his young heart.

Recommended Tracks:
The Wolves
Cloud Nine