The VPME Meets – Juanita Stein
Last week the incredibly talented Juanita Stein (Howling Bells) arrived in Liverpool as part of her first tour to promote her beautiful debut solo album ‘America,’ which incidentally is one of the finest releases of
Howling Bells
Track Of The Day – Juanita Stein – Dark Horse
Howling Bells have been and remain one of our favourite bands to emerge during all our years of blogging. They really should be a band of stadia-straddling hugeness. So with that in mind, it’s no
The VPME Albums Of 2014 Part 1 – 20 to 11
This year we’ve had to dispense with producing physical versions of our magnificent “Pipster Award Trophy” (as modelled by last years recipient Ladytron’s Helen Marnie HERE), and you can thank austerity for that…However it’s time
The Von Pip Musical Express Podcast – July 2014
Our latest podcast features guest appearances from Juanita Stein from Howling Bells, Desperate Journalist, Lovestarrs, and The Sunday Reeds as well as great new music from the likes of Wolf Alice, Bird, Blessa, The
LIVE : Howling Bells at Liverpool East Village Arts Club
Our bemusement at the fact that Australian born, London based Howling Bells haven’t became huge stadia straddling rock n roll gods is tempered by the fact that actually we don’t really enjoy huge gigs. Arena
HOWLING BELLS – ‘Heartstrings’ Review
Howling Bells fourth album ‘Heartstrings’ has been described in some quarters as “a return to form”… so we obviously must have missed the bit when they supposedly had some sort of creative crisis? Because to
Track Of The Day – Howling Bells -‘Your Love’
Howling Bells unveil another new tune from their forthcoming album ‘Heartstrings’ which is out on 2nd June on Birthday Records. The brilliant ‘Your Love’ is a perfect example of the bands dark sweeping widescreen sound.
Track Of The Day (2) – Howling Bells – ‘Slowburn’
One of our favourite bands Howling Bells return after a break of almost three years with a new track ‘Slowburn’ which is anything but and engages the ears from the off, it’s the first track to
The VPME Podcast Episode 6 – October 2011
The VPME Podcast, featuring the best music from the past present and future! Curated by Andy Von Pip whose unique upbeat, effervescent presenting style has been compared to Eeyore the donkey in a coma
Howling Bells ‘The Loudest Engine’ Special – Album,Gig and Interview.
HOWLING BELLS ‘The Loudest Engine ‘Special. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/16255336″ params=”show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=570c10″ width=”100%” height=”81″ iframe=”false” /] The Album Review The problem with producing a flawless debut album widely regarded by many as a genuine classic, is that there
Songs To Learn and Sing – Veronica Falls, Howling Bells, Zola Jesus and Dirtblonde
This week, Veronica Falls, Howling Bells, Zola Jesus and Dirtblonde *************************** VERONICA FALLS. Veronica Falls release their self-titled debut album released 17th October on Bella Union and will be touring the UK with VPME faves
Songs To Learn And Sing – Ladytron, Prince Edward Island, Howling Bells, No Ceremony,The Icarus Line.
Today we feature Ladytron, Prince Edward Island, Howling Bells, No Ceremony and The Icarus Line. Ladytron. Let us be clear so there is no misunderstanding, I love Ladytron, their icy, hauntingly sinister goth electronica