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The Wrock Wreview: guides not gatekeepers
The Album Hello and happy Saturday! I’d like to start the weekend off by reviewing this five song EP by Ariel Factor Birdoff (also known as Madam Pince and the Librarians) called “guides not gatekeepers.” Written during quarantine, this EP was released on January 11, 2021. I personally love Ariel’s songs, so I’m very excited…
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Archive Releases: Into the Pensieve
This Bandcamp Friday, the Wizrocklopedia presents a true wizard rock classic: Gather Your Thoughts by the Oklahoma band Into the Pensieve (not to be confused with Stacy Santiago Pisani’s incredible series of articles for the ‘Pedia)! If you’ve never heard this album before, boy are you in for a treat. Check it out at this…
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Wrock The Reread – The Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 12: The Mirror of Erised
Chapter 12, has Harry’s date with the mirror! Honestly, this chapter sparked so many great songs, that it was hard to fit them all in! Featured bands include: Hungry Hungry Hippogriffs, Harry and the Potters, Heart of Black, The Bandon Banshees, Starfish and Stick, Slytherin Soundtrack, DJK Rowling, Hannah Moroz, the 8th Horcrux, Gred and…
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Creevey Tuesday: Nimbus 9Million
Today you’re getting FOUR magical photos. Four? But that’s so many! Yes, well. That’s the number of members I saw perform as Nimbus 9Million, and I don’t want to leave anybody out. I saw these guys perform in Lodi, NJ back in 2008 as part of a Wizard’s Ball that included DJ Luna Lovegood, Kingsley…
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Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Jam: February 2021
It’s time for another Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Jam, the creative prompt party where you never know what’s coming next, but you know it’s going to be full of artistic flavor. Read on to see some great artistic creations, and be sure to keep going all the way to the end of the post to…
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The Wrock Wreview: A Change is Gonna Come
The Album One of my all-time favorite wizard rock bands, Oliver Boyd and the Remembralls, has a side project called Edgar and the Family Bones. Originally released on December 29, 2007, A Change is Gonna Come includes two songs that were released in 2006 and 2007 and two instrumental pieces that were never released. It…
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Creevey Tuesday: The Gringotts Grrls!
You’re not seeing double – this week’s Creevey Tuesday features The Gringotts Grrls! These twin librarians often brought medieval moods to their wizard rock performances, encouraging audiences to sing along in the round or keep a steady beat while they played flute, violin, and a variety of old-school percussion instruments. You can check out some…
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The Wrock Wreview: What Is Right And What Is Easy
The Album Did you know that the wizard rock band Split Seven Ways has a side project called Malfoy Manor? I wasn’t aware of that fact until I wrote this review! Originally released January 1, 2008, What Is Right And What Is Easy was reissued on Bandcamp on September 21, 2020. This was Malfoy Manor’s…
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Wrock The Reread – The Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 11: Quidditch
Chapter 10, has Quidditch! Featured bands include: Harry and the Potters, Alex Boyd, Szhom, Ollivander, Eyes Like Mine, and Lily and James! Did I miss anything? Comment below and check out the ongoing feed on Wrock the Reread!
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Creevey Tuesdays: Harry and the Potters
For today’s Creevey Tuesday feature, we’re heading to the Quidditch pitch! Paul from Harry and the Potters has left the stage behind to rock out on some literal rocks at the 2011 Quidditch World Cup while the mascot for the New York Badassalisks looks on. Thanks to Jonathon Rosenthal for the picture!