
J. Hubner
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles

The Igloos: ‘The Igloos’
Kids these days. I don’t know where they find the time to be in five different music projects and drop new music like it’s going out of style. I think […]

Quick Hit: Chris Martin of Martin Guitars
A unique opportunity to meet a giant of the guitar manufacturing business comes Wednesday, March 26, when Sweetwater Sound brings Chris Martin to their facility. Martin, the sixth-generation owner of […]

The Namby Pamby: ‘The Birds Aren’t Migrating Like They’re Supposed To’
Fort Wayne’s indie/folk trio The Namby Pamby have not wasted any time since releasing their debut Marketplace in 2022. Within months of their debut dropping, they were already back in […]

Arts United announces accolades
Ahead of Arts United Awards ceremony on March 19, Arts United announced recipients of their Mayor’s Arts Award and Lifetime Achievement Award. This year’s recipient of the Mayor’s Arts Award is […]

Joe Stilwell & Van Nes: ‘Unseen & Evident’
Local singer-songwriter Joe Stilwell is no stranger to the pages of Whatzup. He’s been releasing solo music under his own name for a while now, a collection of engaging indie […]

Faith in Nothing: ‘When It’s Over’
One of the worst things to happen to a band is having nearly half the group leave when you’re nearly finished recording your debut LP. That’s what happened to Fort […]

Night Killer: ‘Nightmare: Prelude’
There was no better time for heavy metal and horror movies than the ’80s. So many great slasher films lined themselves up with the metal music of the day: Friday […]

The High Freqs: ‘Catharsis’
The High Freqs — the Fort Wayne alt rock quintet of guitarist/vocalist Adam Baker, guitarist/vocalist Topher Beyer, vocalist/keyboardist Amy Laatsch, bassist Chris Olry, and drummer Isaiah Laatsch — are ready […]

The Peffercorns: ‘No Time for Sunshine’
The Peffercorns, brothers Ben Painter (guitar) and Alex Painter (drums) — as well as their brother-in-law and lead singer Bryce Werskey — make thoughtful indie rock. Lilting vocals, jangly guitar […]