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J. Hubner

J. Hubner

Whatzup Features Writer

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Sankofa closed out 2022 with another epic album.

Sankofa: ‘VLTR KMBT’

It’s been an epic year for Fort Wayne’s Sankofa. The towering MC, wordsmith, and all-around super creative force has dropped close to a dozen releases with a steady stream of […]
Calder the Band's Joe Stilwell has released a solo EP.

Joe Stilwell: ‘I’ve Got a Song or Two’

Singer-songwriter Joe Stilwell has been making a name for himself on the Fort Wayne music scene the last few years.  First, it was in the indie-pop band Brother Gene, which […]
Dan Smyth branches out on his latest album, "Eye Dream."

Dan Smyth: ‘Eye Dream’

Fort Wayne musician/songwriter Dan Smyth has made a name for himself as a member of Fort Wayne staple The Legendary Trainhoppers and as a solo musician. As part of the […]
The Namby Pamby's debut album, "Marketplace," received high praise from our reviewer.

The Namby Pamby: ‘Marketplace’

The Namby Pamby, a trio out of Fort Wayne, consists of sisters McKenna Parks on guitar and vocals and Emily Parks on bass and vocals, along with drummer Payton Knerr.  […]
The Meat Flowers second album, "Woe Is Meat," is now available.

The Meat Flowers: ‘Woe Is Meat’

The Meat Flowers sit in a very unique bit of musical rarefied air. The Fort Wayne band makes music that kind of floats all over the sonic and genre map: […]
Floral Cow's album score high marks.

Floral Cow: ‘Wasteland Disco’

Floral Cow is musical and visual project from former ALT Spotlight artist Dominick Rivers. There are elements of outsider art, fuzzy mixed media projects, and a kind of hazy feel. […]
Burial Party will celebrate its new release with a show at The Brass Rail on Oct. 28.

Burial Party: ‘Burial Party’

Sometimes (or maybe most of the time) you want music that isn’t hidden under studio tricks, far out concepts, or hard-to-crack veneers. There’s something primal about music that is raw, […]
It took a while, but Calder the Band's latest album is out now.

Calder the Band: ‘Shape Up’

It’s been a long, heavy road for Calder the Band, but the Fort Wayne indie rockers have finally released their sophomore LP, pandemic be damned.  The band, which evolved from […]
Kevin Hambrick releases another standout album.

Kevin Hambrick: ‘Talking Birds’

Kevin Hambrick has been a staple on the Fort Wayne music scene for 20 years, leading the indie rock charge as a solo artist and with The Orange Opera. Regardless […]