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Howling Bells

Howling Bells 's Genre:

Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock

Biography

Although formed in Sydney in 2005, the coed members of Howling Bells later relocated to London, where they molded elements of shoegaze, Americana, and pop into a self-titled debut. The eponymous record was recorded in 2006 by producer Ken Nelson, whose extensive work with Coldplay lent a dark, dirty sheen to the material. Members Juanita Stein (vocals, guitar), Joel Stein (guitars), Brendan Picchio (bass), and Glenn Moule (drums) were rewarded with critical acclaim for the resulting album, which received the bulk of its accolades from British audiences. Tours alongside Coldplay, the Futureheads, Placebo, the Killers, and Snow Patrol helped expand Howling Bells' international audience, however, and the band returned in 2009 with a polished sophomore effort, Radio Wars. ~ Kenyon Hopkin

AOL Radio Stations Howling Bells is Featured on (3)

UK Indie

UK Indie on Slacker Radio is your brand new point-of-contact for the best up-and-coming British artists in the world of independent music. If it's British and about-to-break, you'll hear it on UK Indie.

Chill

This is Chill on Slacker. Whether you call this Down-Tempo, Chill-Out, Chill or any other name, it's laid-back electronic music. Often DJ inspired, Chill is melodic, peaceful, has a beat, and is easy on the ears. Expect to hear the best cuts from artists like Zero 7, DJ Shadow, Air, and many more.

Howling Bells

This station plays the best music from and music from related artists like The Sundays, Lush, The Breeders, Belly, The Cardigans, Garbage, The Pains of Being Pure At Heart, My Bloody Valentine, Mazzy Star, Metric and more.

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Howling Bells 's Selected Discography (7)

The Loudest Engine

2012 Howling Bells / TeenAgeRiot Music201112 Songs

Radio Wars

2009 Nettwerk Productions200910 Songs

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