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What It’s Like To Win A Yes All Witches Grant
With Yes All Witches currently open for grant submissions through October 31, 2020, it seemed like a good time to check in with the first-ever YAW winner and learn exactly what applying–and winning–the grant is like. TK of Totally Knuts very kindly gave me an overview of their experience with Yes All Witches. I’m certainly…
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The Wrock Wreview: Rise Up, Wands Up
Happy Saturday, Wrockers! This Saturday I’m reviewing Rise Up, Wands Up by Totally Knuts! Totally Knuts is run by TK a non-binary wizard focused on representing the LGBTQ+ community in their work. Topical and melodic, this is a soundtrack for the activist in your life. Released in June of 2020, I feel this album will remain…
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Archive Releases: Essence of Dittany
Did you enjoy the EP that the Wizrocklopedia rereleased on August 22 by the Vanishing Cabinet and Essence of Dittany? Then you’ll love these two more awesome instrumental EPs by Essence of Dittany! First is their 2008 EP Splinch’d! ?Splinch’d by Essence of Dittany And second is their 2011 EP Split in Two! ?Split in Two by…
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Archive Releases: the Basilisk in Your Pasta
This Bandcamp Friday, the Wizrocklopedia proudly presents I Ate Your Frog (Again), a classic wizard rock EP by the French wrock band the Basilisk in Your Pasta! Originally released as part of the 2008 Wizard Rock EP of the Month Club, this EP is like no other wrock release out there! Enjoy it–and check out…
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Wrock The Reread – The Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 3: Letters From No One
During Chapter 3, Harry receives his first letter ever…except it’s from no one? Featured bands include: Mopey Merope, Catchlove, Stephanie and the Quaffles, Witherwings, and Ollivander. What songs would you have included? Comment below and check out the ongoing feed on Wrock the Reread! Chapter 3: The Letters from No One Ever since the boa…
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Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Jam: September 2020
It was so exciting to see people take the August theme of “starting over” and run with it. The results are wonderful – take a look! And make sure you read to the end to see what September’s theme is. First up, Totally Knuts knew pretty immediately that they wanted to cover “Second Chances” by…
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Creevey Tuesdays: Madam Pince and the Librarians
It’s September first! Time to head back to school to see everyone’s favorite librarian… This week’s photo finds Madame Pince and the Librarians rocking out at the New York City Wizard Rock Fest back in 2010! You can check out their music here. And for a fun bonus, their lead singer Ariel Factor Birdoff has…
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Timeturner: A Look Back at Youtube
Welcome to Timeturner, a monthly visit to the past! Each month I’ll take a closer look at some aspect of wizard rock history – events, trends, the community, and more. This month, we’re taking a dive into the land of magical moving pictures: Youtube! Just as a warning: some of the links in this article may…
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Creevey Tuesdays: Tonks and the Aurors
For this week’s photo feature, we’re traveling back to the 2018 Boston Yule Ball. Here Steph Anderson of Tonks and the Aurors takes center stage! With a Hufflepuff guitar and an incredibly coordinated yellow-and-black suit, Steph always brings maximum Hufflepuff energy. Their most recent album “HUFFLERIOT” was also released in 2018, and it’s always worth…
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Snobby Sundays: Seven Potters
Oh thank God I said “next time” in the last article, and not “next week”. Anywho – hey there, wizard kids! Welcome back to Snobby Sundays, an occasional series where I, the Wrock Snob, introduce you to a less-famous wizard rock band that I really dig. Today, we’re looking at Seven Potters, a one-myn acoustic-focused…