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Howling Bells
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Howling Bells are an Australian indie rock band that formed in Sydney, New South Wales in 2004 and later relocated to the UK. The band obtained popularity following the release of its 2006 self-titled debut album. The band's current line-up consists of siblings Juanita (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Joel Stein (lead guitar), as well as drummer Glenn Moule. They are joined by bassist Jimi Wheelwright for live performances
Originally called Waikiki, the band changed its name and musical style preceding its move from Australia to England. Howling Bells' self-titled debut album was produced by Ken Nelson and released in 2006. The album charted in both the UK and Australia, and was included on several year-end lists. The band's next release, Radio Wars (2009), received mixed reviews, although it charted higher than its predecessor. Their third album, The Loudest Engine (2011), received largely favourable reviews but underperformed on the charts in comparison to the bands' two prior releases. Their fourth album, Heartstrings, was released in June 2014. A fifth, Strange Life, is slated for release in February 2026.
Howling Bells have described their sound as "melodic blues" and "country-goth." The band count acts such as The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix as influences, and have been compared to Mazzy Star and The Velvet Underground.
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Howling Bells est un groupe de rock indépendant australien, originaire de Sydney. Il est basé en Angleterre, et formé principalement d'anciens membres de Waikiki. Le style musical s'apparente plutôt au folk rock et rock indépendant. Le premier témoignage musical du groupe s'intitule Howling Bells, sorti le 8 mai 2006 sur le label Bella Union.
À la suite de la parution de son premier album en mai 2006, Howling Bells joue aux 2006 EMI Awards à l'Astoria de Londres. Ils ont ensuite participé à de nombreux festivals estivaux dont ceux de Reading, Leeds et La Route du Rock de Saint-Malo. En automne, le groupe s'est embarqué pour une tournée britannique puis européenne. Ils ont aussi fait beaucoup de premières parties du groupe Placebo.
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Discography
Albums
- 2006 Howling Bells
- 2009 Radio Wars
- 2011 The Loudest Engine
- 2014 Heartstrings
- 2026 Strange Life
Singles
- 2006 Wishing Stone
- 2006 Blessed Night
- 2006 Low Happening
- 2006 Setting Sun
- 2008 Into the Chaos
- 2009 Cities Burning Down
- 2009 Digital Hearts
- 2014 Slowburn
- 2014 Original Sin
- 2014 Your Love