Interview: HANDS LIKE HOUSES on new EP "Lótus", being nominated for an award, next chapter and more!

We sat down with vocalist Josh Raven and bassist Joel Tyrrell of the Australian band Hands Like Houses to talk about touring, new music, and the band's current chapter. They reflect on how the tour has been going so far and what it’s been like sharing the road on a co-headline run with Broadside. They also discuss why their bands connect so naturally from a musical perspective and how that dynamic translates to the live experience. The conversation dives into their recent single “DEAD,” exploring the themes behind the song and the ideas that shaped it. They also talk about what listeners can expect from the EP Lótus, the importance of continuing to evolve creatively after years as a band, and what they cherish about the new lineup with Josh as their singer. We also talk about their album "ATMOSPHERICS" being nominated for Best Independent Heavy Album, whether recognition changes expectations moving forward, and why the record became an important turning point for Hands Like Houses. The band also shares which songs have been the most fun to perform live and reflects on what their younger selves might think of their current era. Subscribe to NINE:32's YouTube channel:    / @nine32mag   Check out Hands Like Houses: https://handslikehouses.live/ ‪@handslikehouses‬ ➡️ Have something to ask a band or artist? We want your questions: https://forms.gle/5XJWqSreZ2hARhdn8 Follow NINE:32 Instagram:   / nine32mag   Facebook:   / nine32   TikTok:   / nine32mag   X:   / nine32mag   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/7vaituf... See what else we do: https://www.nine32.nl/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:10 How's tour life? 00:59 Tour with Broadside 01:57 Same, but different 02:21 Single "DEAD" 03:19 "Lòtus" EP 05:26 Growing as an artist 06:23 Favorite song of your teenage self 08:29 Nomination 09:49 Turning point 12:59 Most fun song 15:42 Anything else?