Bells & Whistles Archives

Bells & Whistles, Vol. 11: Weiland’s Vices

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 by Mano Sundaresan

Like it or not, Weiland’s new synth pop album Vices is a daring artistic expression.

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by Millan Verma

Millan Verma finds a moment of zen watching steer wrestlers at The Great Southland Stampede Rodeo.

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 by Mano Sundaresan and H.D. Angel

Some thoughts on wido’s new album Field Day, and an introduction to plugg angel Ame.

March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 by Mano Sundaresan

An essay on the rise of Yeat and a new kind of stardom.

February 17, 2022February 16, 2022 by Mano Sundaresan

An essay about Boston rapper Cousin Stizz and coming home.

Tony Shhnow talks about the mixtapes that shaped him and his art.

January 25, 2022January 19, 2022 by Mano Sundaresan

The return of rap’s loudest and squeakiest.

January 25, 2022January 3, 2022 by Mano Sundaresan

Some favorites from a long year.

January 25, 2022December 21, 2021 by Mano Sundaresan and H.D. Angel

In 10 years No Bells will be written into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

January 3, 2022November 30, 2021 by Mano Sundaresan

On the magic of dltzk’s Frailty, the rise of dariacore and some music writing I’m thankful for.

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