J. Hubner
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles
Three Cities / Live from Lafayette
Three Cities take having a good time seriously. It shows in their live shows, their videos, and it shows in their recorded output. Fort Wayne’s Three Cities play rock n’ […]
Addison Agen / New Places
Youth can afford a level of optimism that sometimes age and experience sadly don’t allow. There’s an abandon and sheer will that accompanies us when we’re younger. It pushes us […]
Horizon Arcs / Anybody Listening
Fort Wayne’s Horizon Arcs seem to be tapping into the alternative 90s on their debut record, Anybody Listening. Within the tracks on this CD is a musical smorgasbord of alternative […]
Omaha, Alaska / Visitor Center & Gift Shop
Omaha, Alaska dropped their debut self-titled LP a mere nine months ago. It was a pop-inflected, singer/songwriter confessional affair about endings and new beginnings. C. Ray Harvey’s new musical project […]
The Ascension of Slow Dakota
When I listen to Slow Dakota’s The Ascension of Slow Dakota, I imagine some room hidden off in an endless, storied estate. It’s a room with hints of light seeping […]
Fringe / Debut
“Contrary to public opinion, you really can have a prog band without a Mellotronm,” said mega-drummer and Sweetwater instructor Nick D’Virgilio to an amused audience at a recent prog rock […]
D Ferren / Something Like Forever
D Ferren is the quintessential singer/songwriter. He makes gritty tunes that aren’t quite country, aren’t quite folk, but are very much rock n’ roll. He adds bits of familiarity: the […]
Microwave Miracles / The World is a Trash Can
When you hear about a band called Microwave Miracles what comes to mind? What is the first thing you think of? For me, words like “disposable,” “non-biodegradable” and “wasteful” come […]
The Legendary Trainhoppers / Family Tree
As much fun as being in a band with your friends is, sometimes you have to make that tough choice to walk away. Whether it’s career, family, lack of time […]