Elements of Cosmos / 2013
There’s a lot to digest when listening to the seven songs on Elements of Cosmos’ eponymous EP. Recorded at Ball State University in 2012 and released...
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Blood from a Stone
Kendallville. Home of the Apple Festival, East Noble High School and former NBA star Brad Miller. A city of just under 10,000 residents, Kendallville...
Joey O. / 2013
Joey O’s latest effort, 2013, is a solo album like no other. One of the most talented and accomplished musicians in the Fort Wayne area, Joey O wrote...
Left Lane Cruiser / Rock Them Back to Hell!
I had never listened to Left Lane Cruiser before reviewing this album. I certainly was aware beforehand that they have a devoted cult following in their...
Djenetic Drift
It sounds like a freak weather occurrence. “There’s a djenetic drift off the coast of Miami that’s causing strong rip tides.” Or, “Be careful driving...
Miles High
“You gotta win to get love. I mean, that’s just life. Look at … look at Don Shula. Legendary coach. Look at that Asian guy who holds the world...
Trackless
X. The 24th letter of the alphabet was a significant part of the 2013 whatzup/Wooden Nickel Battle of the Bands. It is the Roman numeral for 10. This...
Bill Lupkin / Live Vol. 1
After quite a few years off from recording – 2007’s Hard Pill to Swallow was his last album of originals – Bill Lupkin is back with this collection...
David Todoran / True
I remember 1998 like it was yesterday, and I remember how I enthusiastic I was back then about the future of Americana. Lucinda Williams’ Car Wheels...
Shelly Dixon
Back when she first formed the Shelly Dixon Band, Shelly Dixon found herself an instant favorite with whatzup readers, as was evident by her Whammy...