“Christian's raw talent and ability is staggering. His guitar work is very unique and when combined with the lyrics and vocal it is a killer package.”— George Canyon

“ A great lyricist and perhaps a better poet.”

“musical prodigy....embarrassingly talented...” and “everything you want in an artist.”— The Newfoundland Herald

Christian Howse is a Canadian Folk Music Award-nominated singer-songwriter from Newfoundland, Canada, making waves in the East Coast music scene with his heartfelt storytelling and masterful musicianship. Renowned for his distinctive fingerstyle guitar work and evocative lyricism, Christian continues to evolve as both an artist and a social observer. 

Christian released his sixth album Break Through, in September 2025. Break Through showcases a mature sound that blends poetic lyricism with bold, innovative production. 

Christian brings a powerful performance to the stage. Drawing from the genres of punk, folk, and math-rock, he has developed a unique brand of percussive fingerstyle guitar which holds his audiences captive. 
With a passion for storytelling and a love for telling it how it is, Christian illustrates a very raw and real depiction of the greatest fears, darkest feelings, and most beautiful revelations that we all come to feel, to some extent, throughout our lives. His songs are sure to leave you looking inward, seeing a bit of your hidden self in every word.

Christian’s artistry has been recognized with numerous accolades, including a 2018 nomination for Canadian Folk Music Young Performer of the Year, three 2019 MusicNL nominations for Rising Star, Male Artist of the Year, and Folk/Roots Artist of the Year, and a 2025 MusicNL nomination for his sync placement on Hudson & Rex. With each release, Christian continues to captivate audiences and strengthen his place in Canada’s folk tradition.