Members include: Juanita Stein
(vocals, rhythm guitar), Glenn Moule
(drums), Juanita's brother Joel Stein
(lead guitar), and Gary Daines (bass
guitar).
Record label
2004--->Present
Albums
1. Howling Bells (2006)
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.
2. Radio Wars (2009)
Received mixed reviews,
although it charted
higher than its
predecessor in both the
UK and Australia
3. The Loudest Engine (2011)
Received largely favourable reviews
but underperformed on the charts in
comparison to the bands' two prior
releases.
4.Heartstrings (2014)
Heartstrings materialized following a brief hiatus by
Howling Bells as Juanita became a first-time mother
after giving birth. Additionally, the band members
began working on other projects.
The album failed to chart in any nation :(
and this can be considered a disadvantage
of indie
They are influenced by The Beatles and Jimi
Hendrix, and they are often compared to Mazzy
Star and The Velvet Underground.
The band obtained moderate
popularity in the United
Kingdom following the release of
its 2006 self-titled debut album.
Record Lables
Bella Union
Independiente
Play It Again Sam
Liberation
Hostess
Nettwerk
Cooking Vinyl
Birthday Records
Originally called Waikiki, the band
changed its name and musical style
preceding its move from Australia to
England