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Archive Releases: the Quaffle Kids
Surprise! This Bandcamp Friday, the Wizrocklopedia presents an absolute wizard rock classic: Bludgers & Broomsticks by the Quaffle Kids! Check it out & wrock out! Be sure to check out bandmember Bryce Cone’s current band Neville’s Diary as well! They have an awesome new EP out, their first in nine years! If you can donate…
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Wrock The Reread – The Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter 8: The Potions Master
Chapter 8, deals with Harry adjusting to his unknown fame as well as the teacher who holds him responsible for it. Featured bands include: the Pumpkin Pasties, Hollow Gordic, Voldemort, Gred and Forge, the 8th Horcrux, Harry and the Potters, Eyes Like Mine, Ollivander, The Hermione Crookshanks Experience, Seamus and the Finnigans, Siriusly Hazza P, The…
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Wrock Talk: Interview with Ariel Factor Birdoff of Madam Pince and the Librarians
Almost every wizard rock show I have been to has been hosted at a library and organized by a librarian. I always love telling folks this because it shatters the myth of the stern librarian who wants nothing more than to shush patrons. Over the weekend, I got the opportunity to chat with one of…
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Creevey Tuesdays: Hawthorn and Holly
The number of members onstage during a Hawthorn & Holly set can fluctuate a lot, but we’ve got three rockstars to feature today! This photo finds Leah (left) and Christie (center) taking a dance break while Eddie (right) takes a mean guitar solo at a show in Kent, Ohio in 2016. Thanks to Amanda Parrotte…
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Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Jam: December 2020
We’ve made it to December, friends! Welcome to the last Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Jam of 2020. November’s theme of “Diagon Alley” sparked a big response, so let’s dive right in to everyone’s wonderful creations – and remember, read to the end of the post to find out December’s theme and see how you can…
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The Wrock Wreview: Transfiguration: A Wrock Comp for Trans Rights
The Album Album artwork by Quintin Gell I am very excited to be reviewing Transfiguration: A Wrock Comp for Trans Rights today. I had the pleasure to be a part of it (my song is the first track on the comp!) and I love what our community came together to do. Organized by CG Matovina,…
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16 Gifts to Wrock the Season
Tis the season of generosity and after the year we’ve had, what better way to remind our friends, family, and especially ourselves that we deserve something nice than to pick out a special Wrock themed gift to brighten the day? We’ve asked our house elves to prepare a sampling of some of the most magical…
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Reviewing A Very Potter Musical
The Show In the spring of 2010, I studied abroad for a semester in Edinburgh, Scotland. I had my laptop for schoolwork and keeping in touch with friends and family, in addition to checking a website every day that I believe was called Wizard Life. This webpage was a lot like other “FML” type sites,…
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Creevey Tuesdays: Swish and Flick
The duo known as Swish and Flick are renowned for their high-energy live shows, but did you know they’re also the height of cool? Just check out this photo from an NYC gig. John (left) plays guitar and sings into a gramophone while Stacy (right) gets ready to drop another killer verse. If you’re in…
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The Wrock Wreview: Songs of a Slytherin
The Band Album Artwork: Zoe Riches *It’s a Slytherin World is playing in Gamercat‘s headphones* Oh hey, didn’t see you there! I was busy rocking out to some amazing Slytherin music! Did you know that I’m 51% Ravenclaw and 49% Slytherin? I love being part of both of these Hogwarts Houses. Sssssssso, let’ssssss get to…