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Downstait have been keeping themselves busy as of late by touring regionally with Skid Row and Ra and opening several national concerts at Piere’s. Despite this flurry of activity, Downstait […]

Custom Made Smitty (aka Shane Smith) has been a fixture in Fort Wayne’s rap scene for quite a few years, mostly honing his craft as a member of the Hometown […]

“I’m an Indiana boy,” declared Fort Wayne rapper Vigilante in a recent interview. “I’ve had offers to go down to Atlanta or Texas, but I’m staying here because I want […]

There have been several books written about the history of heavy metal and rock music in general, but I can’t think of one book that completely encompasses everything that should […]

Every year during the Whammy Awards voting season we at the whatzup office make note of a good number of new bands and artists who are beginning to make an […]

For Massakre, it’s all about the journey of life. Although it wasn’t an easy process to complete, it could be said that writing and recording his first solo album, Reignstorm, […]

Those familiar with Taylor Fredricks’ prior work in his former eponymous band may be surprised when they hear The Victim, The Witness, Fredricks’ new solo project. But a lot of […]

Sixteen-year-old Natalie Weese, a Fort Wayne native who already has 11 years of dance experience and has had roles in two films, now has launched a musical career with her […]

Downstait, a young band who have been playing the Fort Wayne area for a few years now, recently released their debut six-song EP, Can You Hear Me Now?, to much […]