Month: September 2020
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Kwikspell #2: Making a Compilation Album
Since the 2020 Wizard Rock Sampler just came out, it seemed like a good time to talk about just how easy it can be to put your own wizard rock compilation album together. A compilation is a collection of songs from different artists released together as one album. Oftentimes these compilations will have a theme,…
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Creevey Tuesdays: Oliver Boyd and the Remembralls
There’s something you must have almost forgotten… oh, that’s right, it’s Oliver Boyd and the Remembralls! Here’s Christian from Oliver Boyd performing live and unplugged at Portus, a Harry Potter convention that happened way back in 2008! Do you have memories of Portus? Share them in the comments! And in the meantime, be sure to…
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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…