I was going to post this yesterday, but I'm trying to pace myself (for everyone's sake). I think by now you know I like a few things: covers, discographies, the Smiths, soundtracks, sissymusic, and "old stuff". I thought it was funny that I ran into somebody (in real life, not that I go outside much), he complained that I don't cover new stuff. I think it's important that you know that there are many, many, many websites (especially all those hip cool indie blogs) that covers music news. Of course, when I asked him to join us (to cover music news), he politely declined. So before I regress to more classic rock, I have to gain my street creds by posting a brand new band that I have been enjoying: Howling Bells.
Howling Bells were born from a band called Waikiki. They're originally from Australia, but are currently based out of England. Their current lineup is: Juanita Stein (vocals), Joel Stein (guitar), Brendan Picchio (bass) and Glenn Moule (drums).
Since they're a relatively brand new band, the only thing I know is that their self-titled debut album, Howling Bells, was recorded by Coldplay producer, Ken Nelson. Although the album's been released in the UK and Australia, the album's not available in America... but that did not stop them from touring in the US with the Killers (see limited tour dates). Of course, they mysteriously skipped the mid-west, so I didn't catch them on tour :/
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| bevester wrote:
Apr 25, 2007 at 6:17 PM
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[this is good] Howling Bells were my favourite band of last year, I couldn't get enough of them. I've seen them live twice - once at a pub gig and once supporting Snow Patrol. Both times they blew my mind, but of course the pub gig was more intimate and longer, so was the better of the two. The huge drum sound they get live really impressed me. They got heavy rotation on Australia's indy radio station, Triple J, but never got huge, which surprised me because I think the album was easily the best thing released last year.
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Links: www.howlingbells.com | www.myspace.com/howlingbells
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