The moniker Bells & Whistles represents the ambient side of Troy Messerall. While being known for his work with the punk rock outfit Signal Home and countless other projects including One If By Land, Bearathon, Experiment Of One, Queso, and more, Bells & Whistles showcases Messerall's true love for post-rock. The songs build an ethereal atmosphere for listeners to vanish within. The guitar notes soar, while swinging their cadence alongside perfectly balanced drum work. Bells and Whistles evokes a 90’s era sound, while channeling the likes of Sigur Ros, Mogwai, and The Mercury Program.
Bells & Whistles is a true testament to DIY ethics. All the songs are written, recorded, engineered, and mixed by Messerall himself. The latest self-titled EP from Bells & Whistles is available now digitally through Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, and more.