The Hopefuls: Eight Years Later
In writing about The Hopefuls I knew that I was documenting an incomplete story. As long as Erik Appelwick, Eric Fawcett, Darren Jackson, and John Hermanson keep making music, there’ll be more to tell. In that spirit, I’ve decided to continue to follow and share their ongoing adventures through updates every two years. It’s been eight years since I sent The Hopefuls: Chasing a Rock ‘n’ Roll Dream in the Minnesota Music Scene off to the publisher, so it's time again for an update. This one covers mid-2024 to September 2026. Previous Updates: Two Years Later Four Years Later Six Years Later Appelwick These have been amazing times for Erik Appelwick / Vicious Vicious fans. 2025 saw the release of I Think We've Got a Situation . Besides being a crackerjack album, it also got a vinyl release, marking the first time Appelwick has put out a physical album since Tropical Depression in 2014. Speaking of Tropical Depression: What initially appeared to be a permanent new moniker...