KiLLOWEN

Originally from Hayes, West London, Killowen is a producer, songwriter and rapper best known for his hit "Pick Your Poison". Drawing inspiration from his Irish roots, he chose his pseudonym in reference to the Northern Irish town of Killkenny and his birth name. Killowen had been active in the club and rap scene for years prior to the release of his debut EP Pub Therapy (2023), which received positive reviews, notably for "Bar Fights & Poetry" and "Break the Cycle". Writing "about social aspects put into perspective," or "both sides of the social coin" as he likes to put it, Killowen adopts a relaxed, conversational style, with instrumentals influenced by artists such as Mike Skinner (The Streets). In 2023, the garage-tinged "Sober " was a hit, as was "96" with Luude and Songer in 2024. 2025 saw the release of his second EP, Six Missed Calls, featuring the hit "Pick Your Poison", which reached number 78 in the UK charts, as well as in the independent and dance charts.