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Howling Bells

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Heartstrings (2014)	The Loudest Engine (2011)	Radio Wars (2009)
Howling Bells (2006)

Members
4 Mixed

Popularity

18

Followers
11,057

Origin
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Sydney, Australia

Genre
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Indie

Style
Rock/Pop

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Born

2004

Active
2004 to Present...

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Most Loved Tracks

Track	Last.FM Listens	Loves
Blessed Night	133,391	4 users
Broken Bones	136,033	4 users
Low Happening	233,528	4 users
Setting Sun	160,866	4 users
The Bell Hit	118,382	4 users

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Howling Bells are an indie rock band that formed in Sydney in 2004. The band obtained moderate popularity in the United Kingdom following the release of its 2006 self-titled debut album. The lineup consists of Juanita Stein (vocals, rhythm guitar), Glenn Moule (drums), Juanita's brother Joel Stein (lead guitar), and Gary Daines (bass guitar).

Originally called Waikiki, the band changed its name and musical style preceding its move from Australia to England. Howling Bells' debut album, Howling Bells, was produced by Ken Nelson. The album charted in the Top 100 in the UK and just outside the Top 50 in Australia, and it was included on Album of the Year lists for a number of publications. The band's next release, Radio Wars (2009), received mixed reviews, although it charted higher than its predecessor in both the UK and Australia. The band supported Coldplay on the third leg of the North American Viva la Vida Tour. In 2009, Gigwise named Juanita Stein "the sexiest woman in rock." Their third album, The Loudest Engine (2011), received largely favourable reviews but underperformed on the charts in comparison to the bands' two prior releases.

Howling Bells are notable for a doom-and-gloom, country-and-rock music style, and they have been labelled as melodic blues and country-goth. They are influenced by The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix, and they are often compared to Mazzy Star and The Velvet Underground. Their fourth album, Heartstrings, will be released in June 2014.