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J. Hubner

J. Hubner

Whatzup Features Writer

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Sankofa delivers another stellar album with "Most Anything of Value."

Sankofa: ‘Most Anything of Value’

When I think of Fort Wayne MC Sankofa, the Jay-Z line “I’m not a businessman/I’m a business, man” comes to mind. Sankofa is not only one of the finest rappers […]
Debutants scored high with the debut LP, River on the Moon.

Debutants: ‘River on the Moon’

The musical collective Debutants make bluegrass music for people that don’t consider themselves fans of bluegrass. Make no mistake, Debutants make true blue deep-from-the-country bluegrass that you could hear echoing […]
Kangaroo Kourt have released their debut album, "Sunday Best."

Kangaroo Kourt: ‘Sunday Best’

Kangaroo Kourt are a five-piece alternative rock/funk band out of Fort Wayne. Vocalist Tate Bock, Ben Francis (keyboards), Tyler Wilkins (bass), Carson Cox (guitar), and Michael GiaQuinta (drums) play the […]

Joe Stilwell: ‘Four More Songs’

Last we heard from Fort Wayne singer-songwriter Joe Stilwell was with his 2022 release I’ve Got a Song or Two. His breezy, jangly indie rock vibe brought to mind Real […]
Synthpop duo Funayurei have released a new album.

Funayurei: ‘Open Me Carefully’

Fort Wayne synthpop duo Funayūrei lock into dark electronic of the early ’80s as well as the more pop-centric sounds of synth pop and dark wave. They pepper their songs […]
Sam Trowbridge pulls from a lot of places and knows all the cool studio tricks.

Sam Trowbridge: ‘Existential Criticism’

Sam Trowbridge seems like a fun guy. Just listen to his latest EP Existential Criticism and you’ll hear what I’m hearing: A young man that listens to a lot of […]
Local band Sun.Dyle have released a 4-song EP.

Sun.Dyle: ‘Faintest Idea’

Fort Wayne’s Sun.Dyle is all about the slow jam — soulful vocals, slinky grooves, tasteful keys, breezy sax, and bass that adds just the right amount of funk.  Their sound […]
Sunshine Production Factory's album is a true throwback to 1960s pop.

Sunshine Production Factory: ‘Autumn’s Reflection’

You get the feeling of finding some long-lost ’60s power pop when listening to the local brother duo Sunshine Production Company.  On their debut, Autumn’s Reflection, brothers Andrew and Wyatt […]
The Peffercorns introduce themselves to the local music scene with their EP.

The Peffercorns: ‘Night Drive’

The Peffercorns are a local Fort Wayne-based indie rock band consisting of brothers Ben Painter (guitar) and Alex Painter (drums) as well as their brother-in-law and lead singer Bryce Werskey.  […]