The Fixx Was In

The Fixx Was In

New wave legends The Fixx and sharp-witted singer-songwriter Jill Sobule deliver a night of nostalgia, storytelling, and sonic fire at the Keswick Theatre.Article and Photos byMelissa DeBrigida-ParentMusic Mattters Media Productions, LLCThe Fixx, the British new wave band renowned for their distinctive sound and thought-provoking lyrics, graced the stage at The Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA, on Sunday, April 6, as part of their 2025 USA Tour. The setlist featured a balanced […]

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Reviews

Ricky Warwick – Blood Ties (2025) – A Must-Listen for Rock Fans

KK Law WTYU.rocks Middays, 10am - 2pm, Coming Soon If you know me, you know I don’t just recommend albums lightly. But let me tell you right now—Ricky Warwick’s Blood Ties is one you need to check out. The guy is a machine. From The Almighty to Thin Lizzy to Black Star Riders, he’s been grinding out killer rock music for decades, and now, with this solo release, he’s proving […]

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Feature

Think Outside the T-Shirt: Creative Merch Ideas for Bands

Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine Expanding Your Band’s Brand I’ve been lucky to get to know so many talented artists around here—not just great musicians, but true storytellers with a clear vision. Talented lyricists, cool band names, strong aesthetics—it’s all there. And it’s had me thinking: Why stop at music? A band name is more than just a name—it can be an extended brand. Think beyond a basic logo […]

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Advice

Can Local Radio Still Break a Band?

Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine Exploring the Role of Terrestrial & Streaming Radio in Launching Independent Rock Acts Remember When Radio Made Rock Stars? Once upon a time, local radio could launch a band into the stratosphere. A DJ threw your track into rotation, people heard it, bought your record, showed up at your gigs, and boom—you had a career. Those were the days. Fast forward to today, and, […]

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Culture

5 Key Elements to Strengthening Your Local Music Community

Building a Hard Rock Tribe: The Power of Unity in Every Scene Hard rock is alive and thriving in many places, but too often, the scene for original music is lacking. Whether it’s the Philly tri-state area, or any other city across the globe, local venues and bands are working tirelessly to bring new, original music to the stage. The challenge, however, is getting people to show up and support […]

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Philadelphia Eagles Playing a Rock Concert

Feature

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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Feature

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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News

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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Feature

‘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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