Howlin Rain is an American rock band formed in 2004 by Ethan Miller, originating in Oakland, California, and initially composed of Miller, bassist Ian Gradek, and drummer John Moloney. Their debut self-titled album (2006) established their "psychedelic country/garage rock" sound. In 2007, the band signed with Rick Rubin’s American Recordings and released Magnificent Fiend (2008). They continued to evolve with The Russian Wilds (2012), followed by an interconnected trilogy beginning with Mansion Songs (2015). Ethan Miller founded Silver Current Records in 2018, through which the band released The Alligator Bride (2018). The third installment of the trilogy, The Dharma Wheel, was released in 2021. Throughout their career, Howlin Rain has featured a revolving lineup with Miller as the sole constant member.
