J. Hubner

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Freelance Writer at WhatzUp

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Augmentasia: 'Danger' — Whatzup

2 weeks ago | whatzup.com | J. Hubner

One thing you can definitely say about the Fort Wayne music scene is that it’s eclectic. We’re not beholden to just rock bands or metal bands. Hip-hop, pop, psych rock, power pop, jazz, folk, grindcore, punk … you name it, we’ve got it. And with Sweetwater employing so many incredible musicians under its roof, there’s certain to be some bands coming to fruition during lunch breaks. With that being said, enter Augmentasia.
The Igloos: 'The Igloos' — Whatzup

2 months ago | whatzup.com | J. Hubner

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 what’s so cool about The Fort’s music scene is that everyone loves collaborating. This band beget that band, which then birthed four others. And the amazing thing is that they’re all great. One such band that came across my desk is The Igloos.
Arts United announces accolades — Whatzup

2 months ago | whatzup.com | J. Hubner

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 Em Organ, while Alan Grinsfelder and Eleanor Marine were announced as winners of Lifetime Achievement Awards. Recipients of the Mayor’s Arts Award are individuals, organizations, and projects that have greatly impacted arts and culture in the city of Fort Wayne.
The Namby Pamby: 'The Birds Aren't Migrating Like They're Supposed To' — Whatzup

2 months ago | whatzup.com | J. Hubner

Published March 19, 2025Fort 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 the studio with Off The Cuff Recording’s owner/studio wizard Jason Davis putting together what would turn out to be their sophomore LP. If you’re thinking “sophomore slump” you’d be thinking incorrectly, good sir (or m’lady).
Joe Stilwell & Van Nes: 'Unseen & Evident' — Whatzup

Mar 12, 2025 | whatzup.com | J. Hubner

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 pop/rock that leans heavily into his faith and love for life. Handling all the music and production duties, Stilwell’s made his music intimate and singular to his art and what he stands for. For Unseen & Evident, Stilwell works in collaboration with his friend and musical companion Noah Twombly, aka Van Nes.
Faith in Nothing: 'When It's Over' — Whatzup

Feb 26, 2025 | whatzup.com | J. Hubner

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 Wayne post-hardcore band Faith in Nothing. While recording the album at guitarist Charlie Sandberg’s 07 Studios, along with frontman Austin Carter, bassist Ryan Wolfe, guitarist Bailey Evans, and drummer Dan Willig, Evans and Willig decided they were done.
Night Killer: 'Nightmare: Prelude' — Whatzup

Feb 19, 2025 | whatzup.com | J. Hubner

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 13th Part 6: Jason Lives, Trick or Treat, Pledge Night, Black Roses, Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, and of course Maximum Overdrive, which was basically an excuse to put together a best-of AC/DC compilation.
The High Freqs: 'Catharsis' — Whatzup

Jan 22, 2025 | whatzup.com | J. Hubner

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 to make their proper debut. Dropping their first single back in 2023 with the song “Norfolk Way,” this high-energy band have been giving us hints and previews of what their full-length debut would be like, especially with last year’s Kairos EP. But now the wait is over. Catharsis has arrived.
The Peffercorns: 'No Time for Sunshine' — Whatzup

Jan 15, 2025 | whatzup.com | J. Hubner

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 melodies, and understated rhythms come together in campfire sing-alongs heavy in emotion and anthemic choruses. They capture the big-throated styles of everyone from The Lumineers to Arcade Fire to Sufjan Stevens, but with radio-ready earworm hooks.
Kevin Hambrick: 'Refill, Part 2' — Whatzup

Dec 3, 2024 | whatzup.com | J. Hubner

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 well being the frontman and main songwriter for The Orange Opera. In both roles he writes songs that have origins in a lifetime of listening to bands like The Beatles, Robyn Hitchcock, and Big Star, artists that helped define power pop.