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Sieben Mini Biography

Live, it has been said Sieben is a one-man ‘rawchestra’, looping and layering a heady mix of his violin and voice. Always hypnotic. Previously more floaty, it’s all got a bit turbo-charged since the introduction of Matt’s 5-string Kevlar violin, Kev. He’s a bit more punk and attitude than Matt.

“Ultra-dark blends of punk, folk and electropop”
Sounds Of Life Zine

“Matt Howden writes songs for voice and violin, feeding both into a loop station to build up layers of sound. At even the most fundamental level, his work links acoustics and electronics”
Adrian Ainsworth- Specs Blog, UK

“A Sieben show is like a one-man whirlwind with a violin”
Sonic Seducer Magazine, Germany

MATT: Through Covid times I undertook LOCKDOWN SIEBEN, re-working my back catalogue into a 10 CD boxset, playing 55 free online concerts from my home. I’m currently doing SIEBEN ONLINE, monthly livestreams, and starting my own Patreon for all my extra activities.

DISCOGRAPHY: Performing and releasing as Sieben, Matt has played over 1,800 shows 35+ countries across the world, released 18 studio albums (and a 10CD boxset) to date. Published by Universal Music.