Bell Tower (Half) Hour

Bell Tower Hour is back this semester with a brand new crew and brand new artists to interview! In our opening episode of the semester, we interview the incredible Philadelphia/Temple University based band Heatloaf! Margot Whipps (guitar/lead vocals,) Raven Bell (drums,) Beck Picone (bass/vocals,) and Pax Martyn (guitar/vocals) sit down with us to talk gender identity in music, recording during a pandemic, and meeting bandmates on Tinder. Their 2019 EP "meatwave" and 2020 album "sweet stroke" is on all streaming platforms, so be sure to check them out. Produced by: Maria Di Pietro Hosted by: Nick Moore Co-hosted by: Dylan McGonigal, Maria Di Pietro Edited by: Billy Cobb Intro music by: Elliot Fudge Songs featured in this episode: "i'll always love u & i'll try" and "only hard feelings"

A sit down with emerging Temple University artist, Bailee Zelis. Hosted by: Vincent Barreras Edited by: John Carpineta Mixed by: Elliot Fudge Produced by: Maria Di Pietro

In this episode we interview Dearage Masson, songwriter, rapper, college-football cornerback, and voice actor? Tune in as we discuss Dearage's story. Produced by: Nick Kruse Hosted by: Megan Mahoney Edited by: Noah Balshi Intro music by: Nick Kruse

In this episode, we interview Kevin Walkman, who writes songs about boys who have no idea that songs are about them. Tune in as we discuss his latest release "it's alright :)", making new friends on the West Coast, and Tinder? Produced by: Nick Kruse Hosted by: Megan Mahoney Edited by: Noah Balshi Intro music by: Nick Kruse

In this episode, we interview Sadie Leigh. Hailing from Fort Washington, Sadie Leigh discusses her music, balancing school with starring on American Idol, and more! Produced by: Nick Kruse Hosted by: Megan Mahoney Edited by: Noah Balshi Intro music by: Nick Kruse

In this episode, we interview Rittenmouse (Celina Carra). Born in North Carolina, Celina grew up around music, finding a lot of inspiration in Motown/blues to influence their own songs and style. We talk to them about their writing process, the story behind the name Rittenmouse, and being apart of Temple's music scene. (Also...horse sized duck, or duck sized horses...?) Produced by: Maria Di Pietro Hosted by: Nick Moore Edited by: Billy Cobb Intro music by: Elliot Fudge

King Cobb himself joins us in this episode of Bell Tower Hour to talk middle school musical influences, his ever-growing fan base, and his unfortunate choice of a TikTok user name. You might recognize Billy's name from his Weezer tribute album Zerwee and his viral YouTube videos. He's such an enigma of a human, that you just need to listen. He's a powerhouse of an artist, so be sure to check out his many albums available on all streaming services! Produced by: Maria Di Pietro Hosted by: Nick Moore Edited by: Kyle Green 

A sit down with Bell Tower Music signed R&B artist, Natanya. Hosted by: Vincent Barreras Edited/Mixed/Mastered by: Elliot Fudge Produced by: Maria Di Pietro

A sit down with Philadelphia band Rubber. Hosted by: Vincent Barreras Edited/Mixed by: Elliot Fudge Mastered by: John Carpineta Produced by: Maria Di Pietro

A sit down with Bell Tower Music signed artist JM Haze.  Hosted by: Vincent Barreras Edited/Mixed by: Elliot Fudge Mastered by: John Carpineta Produced by: Maria Di Pietro 

A sit down with Temple University film creator and song writer, Kurt Ammermann.  Hosted by: Vincent Barreras Mixed by: Elliot Fudge Mastered by: John Carpineta Produced by: Maria Di Pietro