Glassmaps announces Debut shows for London

Glassmaps announces Debut shows for London

An apt description for new solo artist, Joel Stein aka Glassmaps. Originally from Sydney, Australia, now based in London, Joel fuses a myriad of musical influences with exceptional song writing flair. He is now set for his London debut October 1st at London’s legendary Buffalo Bar.

His role as innovative guitarist for acclaimed Indie Noir troubadours, Howling Bells, has no doubt impacted his musical persona. A good 10 years on the road with bands like The Killers and Coldplay, as well as having recorded four studio albums with the likes of Ken Nelson and Alan Moulder, have very clearly affected his sense of artistic scope.

Having only played a few shows across the UK and now Australia/NZ, Glassmaps is already garnering favorable reviews from those who’ve seen his blistering live shows.

 “His music encompassed widescreen guitars and soaring melodies, showcasing his talent as a storytelling songwriter.” Liverpool Echo

 “Gloriously understated superior folk rock with a touch of blues.” TheDwarf.com.au

LISTEN  Soundcloud

CATCH Glassmaps at Buffalo Bar supported by London outfit Cat Meat, where they will play a residency, first and third Wednesday of each month, beginning October 1st.

Check out his Facebook Event page.

Oct 01                     Buffalo Bar                            Highbury

Oct 15                     Buffalo Bar                            Highbury

Nov 01                    Nightmare Festival                Camden

Nov 05                    Buffalo Bar                            Highbury

Nov 19                    Buffalo Bar                            Highbury

glassmaps.co.uk /  Bandcamp

Howling Bells release new album in September

THE LOUDEST ENGINE

NEW ALBUM RELEASED SEPTEMBER 12th

STREAM ALBUM TRACK "THE LOUDEST ENGINE"

Howling Bells will release their new album on September 12th on Cooking Vinyl. Recorded in Las Vegas with The Killers’ Mark Stoermer producing, The Loudest Engine will be preceded by a clutch of live shows, including a London date at the Electric Ballroom on September 15th.

A raw, psychedelic third studio album, and the sequel to 2009's Radio Wars, the recording of The Loudest Engine saw Howling Bells, the Australian-formed, London-based four piece comprising singer/ guitarist Juanita Stein and her brother Joel (lead guitarist), drummer Glenn Moule, and bassist Brendan Picchio - forge a sonic union with Nevada's expansive surroundings and Las Vegas's street-soiled vibe.

Howling Bells' desert sessions were the final part of a year-long writing adventure that saw the band, on their own tours and with the likes of Coldplay and The Killers, wander through strange American outposts and seedy European back streets in their downtime. Their travels provided endless lyrical inspiration; much of The Loudest Engine was written on the road.

Listen to a first taster off the album, title track "The Loudest Engine": http://soundcloud.com/theloudestengine/loudest-engine

It was on the road that Howling Bells first linked with The Killers' Mark Stoermer. Touring together, the two groups bonded over their love of similar music; so, when Howling Bells began planning the recording of their latest project at the tail end of summer 2010, The Killers' bassist was the first person they called.

With Stoermer at the dials, Howling Bells worked with a creative spirit they'd not channeled previously.  They'd already worked up 30 fresh demos, but in The Killers' Battle Born studio in Nevada, these sketches were fleshed out, given new muscle. The result is 12 songs that burn with a ferocious intensity, clipping garage blues (Charlatan) to end of the world freak outs (The Wilderness) and heart-bruised laments (Into The Sky). This is an album Howling Bells were eager to make.

Says Stein of the album, “There's a singular sound which is more folk and rock than our last two albums, but it's interpreted in a modern sense. It wasn't a conscious effort to make a '70s tinged record. It was a very natural progression.

"The album shows that we're we're 21st century kids making a modern psychedelic record. [It] is our grown up record. The first was about that great initial leap, the second was us exploring different waters. This one is us, all having met at one place, at one time. I think this record will change people's perspectives of the band."

HOWLING BELLS HAVE CONFIRMED A STRING OF SHOWS IN THE UK, WITH MANY MORE INTERNATIONAL ONES ANNOUNCED SOON:

Weds 14th SEPTEMBER - PORTSMOUTH, WEDGEWOOD ROOMS    

Thurs 15th - LONDON, ELECTRIC BALLROOM    

16th - SHEFFIELD, PLUG                           

 Sun 18th - LEEDS, COCKPIT                           

Mon 19th - GLASGOW, ORAN MOR               

Tues 20th - MANCHESTER, ACADEMY 3     

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