Luke Dowler (born July 18, 1981) is an American songwriter, performer, and producer based in 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.

Biography

Luke Dowler was born in

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, United States, but moved frequently as he was the son of a Marine. His body of work is varied but often informed by social issues and causes. In 2012, Dowler signed to EMI/Dream Records, and released the album, ''Polarized'', receiving comparisons to artists as varied as

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and

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. 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

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and garnered praise from outlets such as '' Paste'' magazine., ''

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'' Magazine and

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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

External links

Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dowler, Luke 1981 births Living people American male singer-songwriters Record producers from Montana People from Kalispell, Montana Songwriters from Montana Singers from Montana 21st-century American singers 21st-century American male singers American singer-songwriters