Howlin' Rain
| Howlin Rain | |
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| Origin | Oakland, California, USA |
| Genres | Psychedelic, Blues-rock, Classic rock |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Labels | Birdman Records, American Recordings |
| Associated acts | Comets on Fire |
| Website | www.howlinrain.com |
| Members | |
| Ethan Miller Joel Robinow Raj Ojha Cyrus Comiskey Isaiah Mitchell |
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| Past members | |
| John Moloney Ian Gradek Garett Goddard Mike Jackson Eli Eckert |
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Howlin Rain is a San Francisco band[1] which formed in 2004 and released their first album in 2006.[2] Described as "classically soulful"[3] Howlin' Rain are currently signed with Rick Rubin to the Columbia Records subset American Recordings. Subsequent releases by the band will be handled jointly between American Recordings and the indie label Birdman Records.[4] The band's 2008 album Magnificent Fiend has been described as a "combination of psychedelia, blues, funk and classic 1970s arena rock."[5] Their most recent album, The Russian Wilds, was released in February 2012.
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[edit] History
Ethan Miller, while still with Comets on Fire, felt the urge to pursue a more melodic sound in his music and express the influence of growing up on the Lost Coast, so he formed Howlin Rain with his former high school band-mate Ian Gradek, and drummer John Moloney (who is now with the neo-folk ensemble Sunburned Hand of the Man.[6] After the 2006 release of Comets on Fire's last album, he released Howlin Rain's self-titled debut album on Birdman Records and began touring with Queens of the Stone Age.[7]
Shortly after the release of their first album, Moloney left the band. after which Garett Goddard, Eli Eckert and Joel Robino were added. The band's second album Magnificent Fiend was released in 2008.[6] The EP Wild Life followed later that year. The current incarnation of the group features Ethan Miller, Joel Robinow, and a new rhythm section composed of Cyrus Comiskey and Raj Ojha.
The band was chosen personally by Belle & Sebastian to perform at their second Bowlie Weekender festival presented by All Tomorrow's Parties in the UK in December 2010. In late 2010 Howlin Rain released the EP The Good Life in digital format, followed by a limited vinyl edition in early 2011 via American and Birdman records. The album The Russian Wilds was released in February 2012.
[edit] Band members
- Ethan Miller - Vocals, guitar
- Raj Ojha - Drums, Percussion
- Cyrus Comiskey - Bass
- Joel Robinow – Keyboard, Guitar, Horns, Vocals
- Isaiah Mitchell - Guitar, Vocals
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Howlin Rain (2006)
- Magnificent Fiend (2008)
- Wild Life (2008)
- The Good Life (2010)
- The Russian Wilds (2012)
[edit] References
- ^ Howlin Rain - Magnificent Fiend - Fuss Magazine
- ^ Psychedelic rock's heir - Film
- ^ San Francisco - Music - Bay Area Picks for SXSW
- ^ San Francisco - Music - Rick Rubin Digs Howlin Rain's Distorted View of the '70s
- ^ The Badger Herald - Jam band ‘Magnificent’ly refreshing on latest release
- ^ a b Howlin Rain - Magnificent Fiend
- ^ allmusic ((( Howlin Rain > Overview )))
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Howlin Rain at Birdman Records
- Allmusic Entry
- Rolling Stone Magazine Feature
- Interview with Ethan Miller
- Village Voice Interview/Live Taping with Ethan Miller
- April 2008 Interview with L.A. Record
- Review of Magnificent Fiend
- 2008 State of Mind - Conversation with Ethan Miller
- November 2010 - Métronome / Interview with Ethan Miller
