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Hard Rock Nights 2145 HARD ROCK NIGHTS
Facing the Crossroads or Putting Up a Roadblock? Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine I hear a lot of musicians being interviewed, and I get it—up-and-coming artists are still figuring things out and learning the ropes. But when I heard a veteran rocker who’s been making music for over 40 years saying the same damn thing? Time to call bullshit. At this point in their careers, seasoned rockers like that […]
Think you can handle a rocker chick? Time to ditch the ego, get real, and learn how to connect without looking like a wannabe. Kimber Lee Contributing Writer, WTYU.rocks Alright, gentlemen, let’s get something straight: if you’re trying to impress a rocker chick, you’ve got to bring more than just a cool band tee and some half-assed attempt at swagger. This isn’t the 80s, and I’m not impressed by your […]
Earlier this year, D-A-D turned 40 years and turned into a museum exhibition. But this is by no means the end of everything. The quartet is brimming with energy, and they have written 40 songs since their last album, "A Prayer for the Loud", that was released in 2019. Out of these songs, the four artists have selected 14 of the best ones for their new double album "Speed of […]
Your journey as a musician starts with one step—take it, and the rest will follow. Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine Find Your Voice, But First Learn the Rules Have you ever wondered how those rock icons you admire seem to pull off music that hits so hard it feels like it’s made just for you? They aren’t just magically talented—they've put in the work to learn the ins and […]
Facing the Hard Truths: 4 Fear-Based Mistakes That Can Sink Your Music Career—And How to Overcome Them Like a Pro Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine Let’s be real for a second—if you're out here making music, you already have our respect. Anyone willing to get up in front of people and play their own original stuff deserves a round of applause. But respect alone isn’t going to get you […]
If you’re serious about making it in the music industry, it’s time to stop asking the wrong questions and start focusing on what really matters. Here’s how to shift your mindset and take control of your career. Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine Chances are, you’re wrecking your music career before it even starts because you’re buying into one (or more) of these myths. I know because I get emails […]
How to Market Your Music More Effectively Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine Let’s face it—marketing your music is the single most important thing you can do for your music career. Yeah, it sucks that you can't just focus on making music all day, but if you don’t learn how to market effectively, nothing serious will ever happen. That’s the cold, hard truth. And yet, a lot of musicians are […]
