
J. Hubner
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles

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 […]

Kevin Hambrick: ‘Refill, Part 2’
Fort Wayne’s own singer-songwriter Kevin Hambrick has been working hard writing and recording songs. For more than two decades, Hambrick has been putting out music under his own name, as […]

Adam Baker: ‘Self Control’
Singer, songwriter, and band leader Adam Baker keeps himself busy with several music projects. There was Adam Baker & The Heartache, as well as A Couple of Ukes, and his […]

Half Cap: ‘Half Cap’
The five-piece alt punk band Half Cap do not worship at the altar of pure punk rock. They seem to pull influence from all over the musical map. From ’80s […]

Seventh Cloud: ‘Heirloom/Locket’
Seventh Cloud are a Fort Wayne shoegaze band that know a thing or two about creating mood. It’s less noisy, My Bloody Valentine kind of shoegaze and more pulling inspiration […]