Bells & Whistles, Vol. 12: Time for spelunking!
Featuring reviews of the R.A.P. Ferreira album ‘5 to the Eye with Stars,’ a Xaviersobased show and the music of 7Nightz and Sayako.
Mano Sundaresan
Rx Papi has a lot on his mind
In his first interview since his prison sentence, Rx Papi talks about recording “12 Stout Street,” the art of punching in, his cult-like fanbase and more.
Raw Thoughts #1: Dadaism and 1dada4ever
Millan and Mano react to September’s round of reader submissions: Wiki, 1dada4ever, Nintendo arm wrestling, techno-feudalism and more.
Bells & Whistles, Vol. 11: Weiland’s Vices
Like it or not, Weiland’s new synth pop album Vices is a daring artistic expression.
The Hyperpop Daily Documentary
The story of an Instagram meme account that helped shape an online rap scene.
Joseph Patel on producing Summer of Soul and finding himself
A conversation with film producer and former rap critic Joseph Patel.
Bells & Whistles, Vol. 9: Ends and beginnings
Some thoughts on wido’s new album Field Day, and an introduction to plugg angel Ame.
Bells & Whistles, Vol. 8: Yeat is everywhere and nowhere
An essay on the rise of Yeat and a new kind of stardom.
Bells & Whistles, Vol. 7: The subtle magic of Cousin Stizz
An essay about Boston rapper Cousin Stizz and coming home.