Waikiki (band)
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Waikiki were a rock
Rock music
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 group from Sydney
Sydney
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, Australia
Australia
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, consisting of sister and brother Juanita Stein
Juanita Stein
Juanita Stein is lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist in indie rock band Howling Bells. She has younger twin brothers Joel and Ari. Joel Stein is lead guitarist in Howling Bells.- Early life :...

 (bass/vocals) and Joel Stein (guitar/vocals), and Glenn Moule (drums) and Jimmy (or Jimmeh) Brandon (guitar). A new bass player Brendan Picchio joined the band in early 2003, replacing Brandon, with Juanita Stein moving from bass to rhythm guitar. In August 2003, Joel Stein explained the impact Picchio had made on the group. He told Radio Adelaide's Hermione Gilchrist that the new bassist was "the missing piece to the puzzle", adding, "he's what we've been looking for since we started."

In early 2004 the group disbanded, moved to London
London
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 and re-formed as Howling Bells
Howling Bells
Howling Bells are an indie rock band that formed in Sydney in 2004. The band obtained moderate popularity in the United Kingdom following the release of its 2006 self-titled debut album...

.

Waikiki released one album, I'm Already Home
I'm Already Home
I'm Already Home is the debut studio album by Australian rock band Waikiki, released on 29 September 2002. The album reached number 43 in the ARIA Charts.- Charts and certifications :- Track listing :# "New Technology"# "Lucky"# "Did I?"...

, in 2002. Their single, "Here Comes September", placed 36th on the 2002
Triple J Hottest 100, 2002
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 Triple J Hottest 100
Triple J Hottest 100
The Triple J Hottest 100 is an annual music poll, based on the votes of national Australian radio station Triple J listeners, in order to determine their favourite song of the year. Voting is conducted by the internet and begins roughly two weeks prior to the new year for the previous year's songs...

 poll. They released three further singles and a five-track EP.

Albums

I'm Already Home
I'm Already Home
I'm Already Home is the debut studio album by Australian rock band Waikiki, released on 29 September 2002. The album reached number 43 in the ARIA Charts.- Charts and certifications :- Track listing :# "New Technology"# "Lucky"# "Did I?"...

(2002, AUS #43)

(Liberation Music, Cat No. LIBCD4050.2)

Track listing:
  1. "New Technology"
  2. "Lucky"
  3. "Did I?"
  4. "Falling"
  5. "Ms Universe"
  6. "Here Comes September"
  7. "Complicated"
  8. "Enough"
  9. "A Drunken Laugh"
  10. "Beautiful Picture"
  11. "I'm Already Home"

Extended Players

Presents... (2000, AUS)

(Liberation Music, Cat No. LIBEP2004.2)

Track listing:
  1. "Frail" - 2:45
  2. "Mistake In Time" - 2:22
  3. "Love Is" - 4:00
  4. "Waves" - 4:00
  5. "Morning Light" - 2:41

Singles

"Here Comes September" (2002, AUS #38)

(Liberation Music, Cat No. LIBSP4047.2 (digi release))

(Liberation Music, Cat No. LIBSP4047.5 (normal release))

Track listing:
  1. "Here Comes September" (Single version with ending) - 3:21
  2. "Mud" - 4:19
  3. "New Technology" (Live acoustic version) - 3:02
  4. "Here Comes September" (Demo version) - 4:18


"New Technology" (2002, AUS)

Track listing:
  1. "New Technology" - 3:01
  2. "Is He Fair" - 2:47
  3. "Mad and Beautiful" - 3:08
  4. "More" - 2:57
  5. "Stoney's Mountain of Gold" - 4:02


"Lucky" (2002, AUS)

(Liberation Music, Cat No. LIBSP4052.2)

Track listing:
  1. "Lucky" - 3:37
  2. "It's Alright" - 2:36
  3. "Under The Bed" - 2:49


"Complicated" (2003, AUS)

Track listing:
  1. "Complicated" (Single version) - 3:12
  2. "You're Still Good" - 3:46
  3. "Did I (Live on Triple J)" - 2:43
  4. "Enough (Live on Triple J)" - 3:58

Compilations

Hits From The Box: An Aristotles Box Compilation (2000, AUS)

(MGM Distribution Australia)

Contributed track:

7. "Bracelet" - 4:00
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