Blvck Hippie is a Black Fronted Sad Boy Indie Rock Band from Memphis, TN tryna show Black kids they can be weird too. The band’s name derives from frontman Josh Shaw’s childhood nickname, coined by his mom. Blvck Hippie's current line up is composed of Lead Guitarist and Vocalist Josh Shaw, with Casey Rittinger on Drums, Mattie Turner on Rhythm Guitar, and Tyler “Chaucer” Marberry on Bass. Shaw’s passion for music began at age 11. Inspired by Peanuts’ piano-playing Schroeder, he taught himself Beethoven. Read more on