British Country singer-songwriter Anna Howie releases her album ‘Good for Roses’ via the
Absolute Label (Universal/Sony) on 18 April 2025, it was recorded at Peter Gabriel’s Real
World Studios, and produced by Kris Wilkinson Hughes (My Girl The River).
Anna initially came to prominence with her debut ‘The Friday Night Club’ which
was born in lockdown, out of online sessions which garnered nearly two million views! As
Anna says herself, she accidentally created a community, and she has kept it with her.
Anna says of ‘Good For Roses’, These songs are about good things coming from tough times.
Anna Howie is a veteran live performer and has spent time in Nashville honing her craft.
Whilst in Music City she took in a songwriting camp with legendary writer Gretchen Peters
and also recorded her EP ‘An Idiot’s Guide to Love’, which was produced by Grammy Award Winning Producer/ Guitarist Bob Britt. Anna then teamed up with producer and multi instrumentalist Lukas Drinkwater to create ‘The Friday Night Club’.
is a singer, guitarist and songwriter from Cardiff. Bella’s music is firmly rooted in the blues, she has a unique vocal style and has performed at Cambridge Folk Festival, the Great British Rhythm and Blues festival and the Bitter end, New York.
“One of the Fastest rising stars on the scene ”
‘The Brightest Jewel in Americanas star – studded crown’ The Midlands Rocks
‘Sassy..endearing puts you in mind of the wonderful Dolly Parton ‘Music Republic Magazine’
‘Great songs and a fantastic band’ Michael Eavis
‘Infectious, quirky, soulful, Anna will make you laugh, cry and everything else’ Rocking Magpie
‘Delightfully Moving’ Fatea Magazine
‘Terrific .. seek her out at the earliest opportunity’ Red Guitar Music
‘Classy.. beautifully done’ folking.com