Month: June 2025

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KK's Six Pack for January 7, 2025

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KK’s Six Pack 1.7.2025

KK Law Middays, 10am - 2pm, WTYU.rocks Apologies for the delay, folks—still shaking off the holiday hangover, but we’re back and ready to rock! The boss hasn’t let up on the homework, and honestly, I couldn’t be happier. Out of a big stack of tunes, these six stood out and made the cut. Crank ‘em up, let me know what hits hardest, and drop your own Sixpack picks in the […]

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2025 Hard Rock Demands

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My Top 10 Hard Rock Demands for 2025

Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine A New Year, A New Rock Resolution It’s a new year, and I’m going to keep hopeful. Before the holidays, I was listening to Eddie Trunk’s Trunk Nation show on Sirius XM, and he proposed what I thought was a great idea: Instead of calls complaining about what’s not happening in Rock, why not channel some positive energy? Listeners could share their hopes and […]

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Be a Healthy Rock Star in 2025

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From Holiday Hangover to Healthy Habits: Let’s Rock the Reset

Nancy Adler, C.F.T., S.S.N., S.S.C. Nutrition Editor, Tune Up Magazine Hey Guys, There are no Resolutions. Let’s Set Realistic Goals!! Alright, guys, the holidays were a blast—big meals, bigger laughs, and maybe a little extra eggnog (no judgment!). You’ve been living like a rock star, headlining feasts and family gatherings. But every great show needs an encore, and now it’s time to regroup, reset, and get back into a groove […]

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Philadelphia Eagles Playing a Rock Concert

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No Solo Acts in the End Zone

Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine We Win as a Team, We Lose as a Team: What Bands and Football Teams Get Right About Teamwork With the Super Bowl coming up and my Philadelphia Eagles making it to the big game, I couldn’t help but think about the teamwork it takes to get to that level. The best teams in the NFL don’t just rely on one superstar—they succeed because […]

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Roger Earl, Foghat Source: Facebook

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Foghat Drummer Roger Earl Waxes on His Current and Former Bandmates, a Killer New Album, and Why He Plans to ‘Rock Till He Drops’ 

Foghat’s drummer reflects on the band's legacy, their latest album, and the joy of making music after nearly 60 years in rock and roll. Andy Vineberg Features Writer, Tune Up Magazine Foghat’s Legacy and Lineup Plenty of classic rock bands from the 1970s or even earlier continue to tour the globe, dutifully delivering the oldies, but only a smattering are still releasing vibrant new music that holds up alongside their […]

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John Sykes

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Guitarist John Sykes Passes Away at Age 65

John Sykes, the legendary English rock guitarist renowned for his work with bands such as Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, and Blue Murder, passed away on January 20, 2025, at the age of 65, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 29, 1959, in Reading, Berkshire, England, Sykes began his musical journey at the age of 14, inspired by his uncle's guitar playing. He first gained prominence in 1980 with […]

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A Complete Unknown - Bob Dylan

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‘A Complete Unknown’ Offers the Usual Biopic Clichés … And That’s Alright, Ma

Andy Vineberg Features Writer, Tune Up Magazine I’m a sucker for music biopics. Always have been. Despite the usual flaws (hackneyed timelines, over-the-top substance abuse-fueled scenes, exaggerated or outright fictionalized events, and all the other clichés so memorably parodied in 2007’s “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story”), I get a kick from seeing the lives and music of my favorite artists (and even many of my non-favorites) portrayed on the […]

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5 Secrets for WTYU.rocks listeners

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5 Secrets Every WTYU.rocks Listener Should Know

Hey rock fans! In 2025, online radio is more than just background noise—it’s the beating heart of music discovery and community. Here’s how to be the ultimate online radio listener and help the bands and stations you love thrive. For Listeners of Online Radio in 2025: What You Should Know 1. Stay Open to Discovery Online radio isn’t just for playing the hits. It’s where you find the next big […]

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Bands Radio Tower

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Rocking Together: How Bands Can Boost WTYU.rocks

Hey bands! Let’s talk about how we can make the magic of WTYU.rocks even more electrifying. Whether you’re an artist on the rise or an established group looking for fresh exposure, we’ve got the inside scoop to help you thrive. Spoiler alert: it’s about more than just tunes—it’s about building a rock-solid community. Let’s dive in! For Bands: How to Make the Most of WTYU.rocks Be Visible, Be Known: Fill […]

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