Howling Bells have recently announced the release of ‘Strange Life‘, their first album in over 12 years, on the 13th February 2026 via Nude Records.
They have released a new album track, ‘Chimera‘.
Juanita explains: “Chimera is a strange word. It means a few different and curious things; in this context, however, I’m using it to mean something of an absurd nature, unattainable, a fantasy. Such is the relationship we have with music at times. This song speaks to my experience as a musician, surviving the perpetual ups and downs of the game. But if you’re lucky enough, you have someone who can cut through the noise and help you realise that the fantasy is half the joy. That the longing is part of the journey and that our achievements along the way are deeply meaningful. At its core, ‘Chimera’ is a song about hope and relinquishing control”.
The band has recently shared their comeback single ‘Unbroken‘, a brooding yet soaring anthem and ‘Heavy Lifting‘, a song featuring loose-limbed drums and bluesy intonation.
Howling Bells have announced a series of UK in-store shows in February, followed by a headline UK tour in March and April.
FEBRUARY UK IN-STORE SHOWS
Friday 13th February – Rough Trade Denmark Street – TICKETS
Saturday 14th February – Crash, Leeds – TICKETS
Sunday 15th February – Jacaranda, Liverpool – TICKETS
Monday 16th February – Truck, Oxford – TICKETS
Tuesday 17th February – Banquet, Kingston – TICKETS
Wednesday 18th February – Pie & Vinyl, Southsea (daytime) – TICKETS
+ Vinilo, Southampton (evening) – TICKETS
Thursday 19th February – Gatefield Sounds, Whitstable – TICKETS
MARCH/APRIL UK TOUR
Pre-sale tickets below – Tickets go on general sale on 9th December at 10 AM
Thursday 12 March – Think Tank – Newcastle – TICKETS
Friday 13 March – King Tuts – Glasgow – TICKETS
Saturday 14 March – Brudenell Social Club – Leeds – TICKETS
Sunday 15 March – Deaf Institute – Manchester – TICKETS
Thursday 19 March – Bodega – Nottingham – TICKETS
Friday 20 March – Clwb Ifor Bach – Cardiff – TICKETS
Sunday 22 March – Wedgewood Rooms – Portsmouth – TICKETS
Tuesday 24 March – Oslo – London – TICKETS
Thursday 26 March – Fleece – Bristol – TICKETS
Friday 27 March – The Sugarmill – Stoke – TICKETS
Saturday 28 March – Hallamshire Hotel – Sheffield – TICKETS
Sunday 29 March – The Waterfront Studio – Norwich – TICKETS
Thursday 23 April – Alphabet – Brighton – TICKETS
Friday 24 April – Dead Wax – Birmingham – TICKETS
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