Music & Lyrics - Kirby Howarth
Vocals - Art Ingram

Art Ingram is the voice of tomorrow — an enigmatic presence shaped by sound, story, and code. Brought to life through artificial intelligence, Art sings songs written and composed by British songwriter Kirby Howarth, blending human emotion with machine precision.

His voice carries echoes of late-night confessionals, lonely highways, and digital dreams. There's no stage, no face — just the music.

Created not as a gimmick but as a genuine artistic collaboration between human and machine, Art Ingram explores love, loss, memory, and identity in a way that feels strangely intimate.

Behind every track is Kirby’s hand: the lyricist, composer, and producer crafting these sonic experiments — letting Art bring them to life in unexpected ways.

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Restless Mind

Home Ain't Far

High Road

Nothing to Lose

American Pie

Weg (Hey Maxine)

I wrote this song celebrating the understated beauty and profound impact of a special woman. It focuses on the simple yet captivating aspects of her being – the way she moved, her gentle touch, and her inherent nature. It's an expression of deep admiration and the realization that she is the one I had unknowingly been waiting for.



She Was a Beautiful Woman

So thought I'd try this song in a country style, not my voice. 
Words and music by Kirby Howarth.

There's Always a Story (Remix)

"Broken" is a raw, emotional ballad that explores the pain of estrangement, the complexity of unresolved love, and the quiet hope for reconciliation. With stripped-back vocals and a confessional tone, the track moves through themes of regret, inner conflict, and personal growth. It's a song about the unspoken — the silence between words, the weight of past misunderstandings, and the fragile hope that some bonds might still be mended.

Broken

Between Two Roads

A haunting reflection on humanity’s fractured relationship with the Earth, "Killing Her Slowly" unfolds like a modern-day lament. Framed with acoustic simplicity and heartfelt chords, the lyrics carry a quiet urgency — asking not just what we’ve done, but what we still might do. This is a song for anyone who’s looked at the world and wondered if we’re loving it… or destroying it. Stirring, melancholic, and deeply human.

Lyrics

I don’t know why
We’re sucking the life
Out of our beautiful sky
Why we promise so much
But give back so little
To a world left worthless and dying
A mother left crying
And all that she gives
We rip from this earth
To clear a new path
For our future

Maybe it’s time
To take stock of our lives
To think of the future of mankind
But will we still promise as much
For whatever it’s worth
In a world that’s corroding from tears
As this Earth disappears
And every breath that she takes
To hang on to her life
Is one last breath of our mistakes
For her future

So where do we go
How about a life-changing road
Now that’s something new
So let’s promise as much
For all that she’s worth
Not to distance ourselves from her plight
Or turn our back on this fight
Because she is a life that’s worth saving
For the next generation that’s waiting
Or shall we just carry on
Killing her slowly
For our future

Killing Her Slowly

“Call Me” is a tender, soul-searching ballad about love lost, and the longing that lingers. With raw vulnerability and poetic simplicity, the lyrics trace the outline of a deep connection left behind — a voice reaching out across time and silence. Wrapped in acoustic warmth and emotional clarity, this song captures the ache of unfinished conversations, the beauty of what once was, and the hope that maybe, just maybe, it’s not too late to call.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Call me
I got you on my mind
We haven't made the time
And I miss the love in your smile

[Verse 2]
Burning the candle from both ends
Don't want it all to end
And drink away my pain

[Chorus]
'Cause you were my world
You were my soul
All dressed up in love with nowhere to go
I was your heart, your heart on a string
I'd do anything to make your love sing

[Verse 3]
Searching
I'm trying to find my way
It's never been okay to leave your love behind

[Verse 4]
But somehow
It never seemed that bad
With everything we had
I wouldn't change a thing

[Chorus]
'Cause you are my world
You are my soul
All dressed up in love with nowhere to go
I wish your heart, your heart on a string
I'd do anything to make your love sing

[Chorus]
'Cause you are my world
You are my soul
All dressed up in love with nowhere to go
I was your heart, your heart on a string
I'd do anything to make your love sing

[Verse 5]
So call me
I got you on my mind
We haven't made the time
And I missed the love in your smile

[Chorus]
'Cause you were my world
You were my soul
All dressed up in love with nowhere to go
I was your heart, your heart on a string
I'd do anything to make your love sing

Call Me (Remix)

Our cover/remix of Oh hellos
"Cold is the night".

Cold is the night without you here,
Just silence now, where you were near.
Echoes ring where your voice once lay,
And the light feels miles and years away.

Hard is the heart that don’t know fear,
But without the dark, the joy’s not clear.
Long is the path that winds me back,
Longer still when I walk that track.

Bitter thoughts of time I’ve spent,
Chasin' ghosts with fingers bent.
Searchin’ for what won’t appear,
Holdin’ tight to disappear.

So take this burden off my chest,
Lay it down and let it rest.
Dig a place, six feet deep,
And bury it before it buries me.

Plenty days I’ve wanted to stop,
Fold my coat and let it drop.
Lay meself down in quiet earth,
Forget the weight, forget the hurt.

Heavy hangs a sleepless head,
Draggin’ thoughts like books unread.
We carry years in memory’s grip,
Like bags we never meant to zip.

So take this burden off my chest,
Let it fall and give me rest.
Don’t let this thing swallow me —
Bury it before it buries me.

Steady hands, I’ve learned to hold,
From all the pain and things grown old.
I’ve seen the truths I’ve had to see,
But Lord, this road weren’t meant for me —
Not on me own, not endlessly.

So I’ll wait right here for you,
Like I’ve done my whole life through.
Take my hand — I’ll let it be,
If you take this weight and set me free.

Take this burden off my chest,
Tuck it in and let it rest.
Take my sorrow, take the key —
And bury it before,
Bury it before,
Bury it before it buries me.

cold is the night (cover)

Ghost in my Dreams

I was Loving You (Re-mix)

Lyrics
Verse 1
What if I told you that you have no life
That you live your life through others

Chorus (x 2)
Ra ra quid pro quo
Blah blah I hear nothing

Verse 2
You smile when you need to
and frown right on cue.
Who's life are you living?...
Is this me or you?

Chorus (x 2)
Ra Ra ying yang karma
Blah blah I hear nothing

Verse 3
Looking in the mirror
Smiling back, a face unknown.
It's not me.
It doesn't match,
my personality.

Chorus (x 2)
Ra ra strange things happen
Unlikely friend in me.

Verse 4 (Outro)
This couldn't be me?
The hair, the eyes.
Can't you see? Ra
My face doesn't match.
My personality.

Ra Ra

Introspective Acoustic

Caledonoia on my mind

Kirby Howarth is a talented singer-songwriter hailing from the picturesque city of York in the United Kingdom. With a captivating blend of folk, indie, and blues influences, Kirby's music weaves together heartfelt storytelling, soulful melodies, and raw emotions.

Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the world around him, Kirby creates songs that resonate deeply with listeners. His lyrics are poignant and introspective, offering a glimpse into the human condition and the complexities of life. Accompanied by his soul-stirring acoustic guitar, Kirby's warm and emotive voice carries his melodies with a graceful authenticity that leaves a lasting impression.

Kirby's talent has garnered recognition beyond the local scene, with his music being featured on esteemed platforms such as BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6, as well as receiving widespread airplay on various local radio stations. His performances are characterised by an intimate and genuine connection with the audience, where each song becomes a shared experience that touches hearts and lingers in the memory.

“Acoustic laid back new wave punk indie folk with a sprinkle of deep meaningful day to day observations on how the world goes round and round and round and sometimes I actually notice this happening and decide it’s worthy enough to write a song about.”
- Kirby Howarth

"In the years I’ve been tracking the progress of York singer songwriter Kirby Howarth it’s been fascinating to hear him refining his approach and zeroing in on the sound he’s been hearing inside his head all these years.
As a result, his songs grow ever more focussed and appealing"
- Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6

" A strong collection of songs, well written and delivered. The vocal styling is distinctive and appealing - you connect emotionally with the listener."
- Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6

" That's another fantastic song everyone's a gem from you, you write really really nice songs Kirby."
- Alan Raw, BBC Radio Leeds Introducing

I was Loving You (Re-mix)

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