Luke Dowler
| Luke Dowler | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Luke Michael Dowler |
| Born |
July 18, 1981 Kalispell, Montana, United States |
| Genres | pop, folk, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass, piano |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Associated acts | Three Minutes From Home |
| Website | lukedowler.com |
Luke Dowler (born July 18, 1981) is an American songwriter, performer, and producer based northwest Montana. Dowler has released a large catalogue of EPs, LPs and singles. In 2014, Paste magazine called Dowler ‘a Montana artist you needed to listen to now’, as part of their 50 states project.[1]
Biography
Luke Dowler was born in Kalispell, Montana, United States, but moved frequently as he was the son of a Marine.[2] His body of work is varied but often informed by social issues and causes.[3] In 2012, Dowler signed to EMI/Dream Records,[4] and released the album, Polarized, receiving comparisons to artists as varied as Needtobreathe, Bruce Springsteen,[5] Bob Marley and Mike Ness.[6]
After leaving Dream Records, to pursue other independent projects, Dowler released two EPs West and North, as well as the single "Heart Attack", all of which found some success on college radio and garnered praise from outlets such as Paste magazine.,[1] Relevant Magazine and Montana Public Radio [7]
Discography
Studio albums
- 2007: Behind Counterfeit Smiles (JED Records)
- 2010: Compared To You (JED Records)
- 2012: Polarized (Dream/EMI)
- 2014: WEST (Independent/Wintercrest Studios)
- 2014: NORTH (Independent/Wintercrest Studios)
Singles
- 2011: Silence Is Shameful (JED Records)
- 2014: Heart Attack (JED Records)
References
- 1 2 Jackson, Josh. "The 50 States Project: 500+ Bands on the Rise". Pastemagazine.com. Retrieved 2015-04-03.
- ↑ Priddy, Molly (2012-09-21). "Luke Dowler Returns to the Flathead". Flatheadbeacon.com. Retrieved 2015-04-03.
- ↑ "Singer Luke Dowler featured at Fratter's Nov. 26th". Reddeerexpress.com. 2014-11-19. Retrieved 2015-04-03.
- ↑ "Music News, June 2012: Dream Records Signs Iundustrious Indie Band Dowler; New Album, Polarized, To Be Released on September 18, 2012". Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2015-04-03.
- ↑ "Luke Dowler, "Polarized" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. 2012-09-18. Retrieved 2015-04-03.
- ↑ "Luke Dowler Polarized Album Review". Rarasfarm.com. 2012-09-17. Retrieved 2015-04-03.
- ↑ http://mtpr.org/post/luke-dowler
- ↑ "Bio | Luke Dowler - Official Site". Lukedowler.com. 2014-06-20. Retrieved 2015-04-03.
- ↑ "Luke Dowler plays rock built for arenas". Missoulian.com. 2012-09-14. Retrieved 2015-04-03.
- ↑ Clarke, Jon (2014-11-13). "More than a feeling: Luke Dowler". Lloydminster Source. Retrieved 2015-04-03.
- ↑ "Luke Dowler Artist Profile | Biography And Discography". NewReleaseTuesday.com. Retrieved 2015-04-03.