Matt Howden

UK, Performer / Violinist

Matt is a critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer who records primarily under the name Sieben. Based in Sheffield, Matt has released five Sieben albums to date; Forbid the Sun’s Escape, The Line and the Hook, Our Solitary Confinement, Sex and Wildflowers and Ogham Inside the Night. He also composes and records neo-classical work, and releases include Hellfires, Intimate and Obstinate, Spurge the Sun and Voyager. Using a loop pedal, a violin, and his voice, Matt layers melodies and harmonies, singing and playing over the top. Matt tours nationally and internationally and also records and plays live with HaWthorn, Raindogs and previously with Sol Invictus. Test Run was Matt’s first collaboration with Vincent Dance Theatre.