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Ratboys, Mitski, Gorillaz, Charli XCX, Lala Lala, Voxtrot, Ulrika Spacek, Bill Callahan, and More
Mar 04, 2026
By Mark Redfern
Last year we launched our Albums of the Month series, where we highlight the best albums released in the previous month. Now here is a roundup of February 2026’s best albums. We have included Bandcamp or Spotify embeds (some albums aren’t on Bandcamp) for each album and links to any reviews or interviews we did to support the release. More
New album Strange Life out now
Feb 13, 2026
By Andy Von Pip
Howling Bells unveil a new video for “Sweet Relief” from their first album in 12 years, Strange Life. More
From Their New album Strange Life Due Out February 13 via Nude Records
Jan 09, 2026
By Andy Von Pip
Howling Bells new single “Melbourne”,is a song rooted in personal history and emotional dislocation,from the band’s forthcoming album Strange Life, released 13 February on Nude Records. More
Plus U.S. Girls, Twen, Howling Bells, Y, and a Wrap-up of the Last Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Oct 24, 2025
By Mark Redfern
Welcome to the 37th Songs of the Week of 2025. This week Andy Von Pip, Matt the Raven, Scott Dransfield, and Stephen Humphries helped me decide what should make the list. We considered over 40 songs and narrowed it down to a Top 12. More
Band Announce First Album in Over a Decade, Strange Life, Out February 13, 2026 via Nude Records
Oct 23, 2025
By Andy Von Pip
Howling Bells return with new single “Heavy Lifting,” a grunge-fuelled anthem from their new album Strange Life which arrives February 13, 2026 More
Plus Anna von Hausswolff, Thundercat, Helado Negro, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Sep 19, 2025
By Mark Redfern (with Andy Von Pip)
Welcome to the 33rd Songs of the Week of 2025. This week Andy Von Pip and Stephen Humphries helped me decide what should make the list. We considered over 40 songs and narrowed it down to a Top 10. More
The Band Celebrate With A Special London Show at Camden’s Lock Tavern this November.
Sep 18, 2025
By Andy Von Pip
Howling Bells return with “Unbroken,” their first single in over 10 years, and announce a special London show. More
Interviews
Feb 11, 2026
By Andy Von Pip
Juanita Stein of UK-based, Australian-born band Howling Bells talks about the band’s resilience and why they are back with their first new album in 12 years More
Reviews
Mar 16, 2026
By Andy Von Pip
Howling Bells’ first UK tour for 12 years called in at Manchester’s Deaf Institute last night (Sunday 15th March) and Under the Radar’s Andy Von Pip was in attendance. More
Feb 13, 2026
By Andy Von Pip
Twelve years is a long time between albums, but Strange Life does not arrive with the air of a comeback. More
Aug 06, 2009
By Michele Yamamoto
As the band’s name might suggest, there’s a dark stain to U.K.-by-way-of-Australia rockers, Howling Bells. Even lead singer Juanita Stein has the youthful timbre of Eisley’s Stacey DuPree, with an added touch of confidence and maturity. More
