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Chris Hupe
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles
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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 earlier this year, the […]
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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 isn’t usually thought of as a […]
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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 and arranged […]
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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 down I-75. The wind is […]
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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 record […]
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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 was the […]
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White Trash Blues Revival
They started out as a joke, and now they’re a multi-state touring band. White Trash Blues Revival’s music embodies an aesthetic of both lo-fi indie rock and traditional blues. Neither […]
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Spike and the Bulldogs
Spike and the Bulldogs have been one of the area’s most popular and successful bands for several years. The band has won the whatzup Reader’s Poll Whammy Award for Best […]
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Taylor Fredricks / The Structure of a Mechanical Heart
When talking about the future of Fort Wayne music, the conversation has to begin with Taylor Fredricks. Not only has the band been performing in the scene for a few […]