Love Scar is a hard rock band based in Boston, Massachusetts, making waves in the modern rock scene with dynamic original music & electrifying stage presence. Formed at Berklee College of Music, where the genre isn’t the norm, they found each other chasing the same desire to write & perform authentic rock & roll. By forging a sound that’s uniquely their own, whilst still paying homage to the classics, Love Scar is carving their path as a powerful new force in today’s rock scene.

Darren Chraplak

Originally from West Springfield, Massachusetts, Darren has spent most of his life on stage, getting his start at local open mics at just eight years old. His early passion for music began with writing parody songs, which led to hosting his own comedy radio and TV shows shortly after. By middle school, he formed his first band, and from that moment on he was hooked. Throughout high school, Darren played in multiple bands, steadily honing his craft and growing as an entertainer. Entirely self taught until 2024, he took his musicianship to the next level with his acceptance to Berklee College of Music, a milestone that marked his full commitment to life as a musician. His influences such as Steven Tyler, James Hetfield, and Mark McCollum clearly shine through in his performances.

Elliott Judy

From Ozark, Missouri, Elliott Judy has spent over a decade honing in his skills as a guitarist and musician. He picked up the guitar at age 10 and quickly fell in love with exploring all aspects of the instrument. As a kid, he joined School of Rock, where he learned to play in bands and discovered his love for rock music. In high school, Elliott dove into jazz, earning 1st chair at the Missouri All-State Jazz Ensemble twice. Over time, he began releasing his own music, which helped him grow not just as a guitarist, but also as a recording and mixing engineer. He has also been a part of multiple touring acts, where he gained firsthand experience of life on the road. With all the skill sets Elliott acquired over the years he earned a full tuition scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music where he helped form Love Scar. All these experiences have shaped Elliott into a true Swiss Army knife of a musician.

Oscar Lohr

Oscar was born in Baltimore but moved to London when he was 9 years old. It was here where he began his musical journey, learning ukulele, taking vocal lessons, and playing in school concerts. He soon grew tired of playing the uke, and after seeing his older sister play the bass, he decided to give it a try himself. The first song he learned was “Under Pressure” and he quickly fell in love with the instrument. He began playing with Rock and Roll Recruits and was in one band (One Man Down) for 5 years. Oscar had further training at BIMM (British and Irish Modern Music Institute) and completed the Rockschool/RSL music exams up to Grade 8 Distinction---these exams helped him specialise in a range of genres and playing styles, and greatly assisted him in his audition for Berklee. His main influences on the bass include Geddy Lee, Steve Harris, and Flea, and his musical influences include Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, Rush. and Steely Dan.

Jake Wakstein

Jake is from Natick, Massachusetts, and has lived there for most of his life. He began his drumming career after watching the movie “School of Rock” when he was 7 years old, saying he wanted to be just like the drummer in the movie, Freddy Jones. Shortly afterwards, he began taking snare drum lessons, and eventually moved his way up to a full drum kit. Throughout his academic career, he participated in various wind ensembles and jazz bands, but nothing fueled his passion for music like rock & roll. He joined the Natick School of Rock program in 2018, playing genres such as funk, new wave, and everything in between. He played both drums and guitar at School of Rock for 5 years before committing to Berklee College of Music in 2023. John Bonham is his main drumming influence, with Tommy Lee and Alex Van Halen following closely behind.