Between Howls (Duluth, MN / Superior, WI) are violinist Ren Howl & guitarist Nick Howl. The husband & wife duo’s unique blend of vocal harmonies, thoughtful lyrics and virtuosic instrumental arrangements have been drawing in audiences across the US since 2018.

Nick & Ren met while attending college at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. After a fateful late-night jam on a cold night in January, they decided to play a show together. One turned into two, and two into about two-hundred between the winter of 2018 and the spring of 2020.

In June of 2021 the Howl’s relocated to the Los Angeles area and spent three years based out west. While in California they recorded two albums with the rock group One Less Guest, were a part of two subsequent tours with the band, and collaborated on numerous projects with other artists in music & film. Most notably providing the soundtrack to the 2022 short film, The Pool Boy. When talking about what inspired them to make the leap into doing music full time, Nick & Ren often credit the amazing friends and memories they made during their time in California.

Less than a year after their return to Wisconsin, the duo released Between Howls debut album; and in the spring of 2025 embarked on a two-and-a-half-month tour in support of the record.

Also on the road that spring was Nashville country/soul artist, Kashus Culpepper. Ren joined Kashus on violin & vocals opening for Leon Bridges in St. Louis, Missouri and Vail, Colorado. Ren also joined Culpepper in New York for CBS This Morning’s nationally televised Saturday Sessions, and for his set at the 2025 Stagecoach Music Festival.

Between Howls are touring once again this spring and are currently in the middle stages of recording their second album.