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Exclusive Q&A with Juanita Stein of Howling Bells
Howling Bells released their self-titled debut album in 2006. The album, produced by Coldplay producer Ken Nelson, featured quite a few standout tracks, including “Low Happening,” “Setting Sun,” and “Broken Bones.” Work has begun on the follow-up, which is slated for release later this year.
The band, pictured above in a photo by Ian Whent, includes (left to right) bassist Brendan Picchio, drummer Glenn Moule, lead guitarist Joel Stein, and Joel’s sister, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Juanita Stein. The Steins and Moule had played together in a band called Waikiki in their native Sydney, Australia. Waikiki issued an album titled I’m Already Home in Australia in 2003. They then met Picchio, formed Howling Bells, and relocated to London in 2005. Howling Bells have toured America as the opennig act for The Killers.
Howling Bells’ beautiful and talented frontwoman, the incomparable Juanita Stein, has very kindly agreed to do an e-mail Q&A with Powerline A.D. Among the topics discussed in the Q&A are musical influences, the band’s past and present, America, and the bats of Sydney, Australia! The results of the Q&A follow:
POWERLINE A.D.: Were your parents a big influence on you and Joel getting into music or was it something that you both did on your own?
Juanita Stein: My father, in particular, was a major musical influence in our lives. He himself is a wonderful songwriter/musician and brought us up on a very healthy diet of relevant music.
POWERLINE A.D.: An early version of Howling Bells was called Waikiki. Could you describe the sound of Waikiki and how it differed from the sound of Howling Bells?
J.S.: Waikiki was a previous band, kinda relevant, kinda not. Just like a fond memory or an old dress you used to love.
POWERLINE A.D.: You, Joel, and Glenn played together in Waikiki and then met Brendan and relocated to the UK. How did Brendan joining the band change the sound?
J.S.: Brendan added a kind of confidence and brashness that were previously not evident. He’s a wonderfully melodic player. Clever fella!
POWERLINE A.D.: Why did the band decide to relocate from Australia to the UK?
J.S.: We heard the pea mash was grand.
POWERLINE A.D.: Does living in the UK influence your songwriting in a different way than did living in Australia?
J.S.: Totally. Just like any environment affects your state of mind. Our experience of living there is a very positive one—it’s a right brilliant scene for bands. Only inspired us.
POWERLINE A.D.: What do you miss most about your hometown of Sydney?
J.S.: The bats.
POWERLINE A.D.: At one point after relocating to the UK, the band shared an apartment. Did that experience help the band bond and become determined to succeed?
J.S.: Nah, man, we shared a fucking BEDROOM!!! Can you imagine that?!? We lasted a couple of months, if you could believe it. We probably hated each other for that time, but yeah, in retrospect, it made us stronger.
POWERLINE A.D.: Terms that have been used in the music press to describe the band’s sound include “Goth,” “moody,” “dark,” “dreamy,” and “ethereal.” How would you describe the band’s sound?
J.S.: Our first record was definitely filled with a whole lotta longing and lusting and wanting and needing. It feels like that with the new songs, only a little faster.;)
POWERLINE A.D.: How does the band’s songwriting process work? Is there a main songwriter in the band or are your songs crafted through a completely collaborative process?
J.S.: For the first record, it was about me bringing a lot of the songs to the band and them completing the sound. This album writing process has been a way more collaborative process.
POWERLINE A.D.: Films have apparently been an influence on the band’s sound. Are there any films in particular that have inspired your music?
J.S.: For me....Leon, Frankie and Johnny, Jaws, Edward Scissorhands, Chinatown, Vivre Sa Vie.
POWERLINE A.D.: Are there any bands or artists that you look to for inspiration? If so, who are they? And what is it about their work that inspires you?
J.S.: Early Bjork, Kate Bush, AIR, Siouxsie Sioux, The Slits, Magazine, Radiohead. They all mean what they say.
POWERLINE A.D.: You worked with Coldplay’s producer, Ken Nelson, on your self-titled debut album. Was he a big influence on the sound and feel of the album?
J.S.: Yeah, Ken was influential in the sense that he kept it sparse and organic. Also, it’s as important to him as it is to us that, above all, the melody shines through.
POWERLINE A.D.: How is work coming along on the second album?
J.S.: New songs are very exciting, I think. Brash, bold, and inspiring. Hoping to start recording in a few weeks!
POWERLINE A.D.: Will you be touring America this year in support of the new album?
J.S.: I should absolutely think so!!!!
POWERLINE A.D.: Is breaking the American market vitally important to the band?
J.S.: Sure, it’s crucial to us that we connect with as many a market we can. It’s our life!
POWERLINE A.D.: Is the band playing the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas this March?
J.S.: Nope. Will probably still be recording!
POWERLINE A.D.: You’ve played many gigs in many places and had a high-profile support slot with The Killers. What is your favorite city in which to play and why?
J.S.: On The Killers’ tour, I really loved being in Phoenix, Arizona. I dreamed of being there my whole life, so it was brilliant to be there finally.
POWERLINE A.D.: What was the highlight of 2007 for the band?
J.S.: Selling out my favorite venue in London, Koko!
POWERLINE A.D.: Final question: What would you like to see the band accomplish in 2008?
J.S.: A fucking brilliant album and a wonderfully successful year! Thank you.
For additional information on Howling Bells, go to:
http://www.howlingbells.net
http://www.myspace.com/howlingbells
Interview by John Curley
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