Reviews
Easy street
Edgar Allan Poets - Easy Street is TJ Howlett's EP Out Now
“Easy Street” proves that TJ Howlett values depth over flash. The track takes its time. It leans into mood and texture. And above all, it offers an experience rooted in authenticity. This is a striking discovery that rewards careful listening.”
Loop Solitaire - Smoke, Strings, and Stories: TJ Howlett Returns with Two Blues-Rock Reflections
“For listeners who appreciate blues-rock with patience, tone, and emotional depth, TJ Howlett’s return offers a compelling and heartfelt listen.”
Cheers to the Vikings - TJ Howlett - Easy Street
“TJ Howlett really knows how to shape a blues-rock sound that is honest and enjoyable to sit with.”
MusicArenaGH - TJ Howlett Wanders a Melancholic Path with “Easy Street”
“This release immerses you entirely in a raw, quiet struggle. It forces an inward look at human vulnerability without passing a single ounce of judgment.”
Tracktally UK - TJ Howlett - Easy Street | Review
“What makes Easy Street particularly compelling is Howlett’s understanding of musical space … he crafts emotional depth through carefully placed notes, subtle dynamics, and a strong sense of atmosphere.”
Not mine
Groover City - A Blues Rock Journey Through Grit
“This is dirt-under-the-nails storytelling, and that’s why I opened my eyes and ears wide, took a long drag of whatever fuels my day, and chose to write about TJ and his release.”
Music Arena GH - Feel the Weight: TJ Howlett’s “Not Mine” EP Packs a Punch
“It’s a coming-of-age story carved into a coal seam, an exploration of love, loss, power, and control, viewed through the lens of a working-class mining town upbringing. It feels true.”
ChuneDesk - TJ Howlett Delivers A Gritty, Blues-Driven Portrait of Struggle and Survival with “Not Mine”
“The way Howlett delivers his voice combines rebellious determination with weary acknowledgement while he explores power structures and fading optimism. The heaviness of this EP extends into the ear after the music has finished.”