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KK Middays, 10am - 2pm, WTYU.rocks (Starting Jan. 2025) 6 Pack Tune Up - Week of November 11, 2024 Alright, here’s what’s catching my ear this week. Massive Wagons kick things off with a relentless pace that hits just right, and Miss Velvet’s voice? Total showstopper. There’s some Stonesy swagger in the mix, a bit of ’80s glam flavor, and some melodic rock that reminds me of Styx and Boston. […]
How a Simple Strategy Can Help Your Band Find Its Identity, Strengthen Its Weaknesses, and Rock the Competition Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine I’ve been at this game for a long time—working in the same industry for decades. It’s easy to get jaded, thinking I’ve seen it all. And it’s true—there are a lot of repeating patterns in this business. Problems that need to be addressed over and over […]
Enjoy a Six Pack KK Middays, 10am - 2pm, WTYU.rocks (Starting Jan. 2025) . Each week, we’re stocking up the freshest brews from the rock song store and building a Six Pack of tracks to go. It’s all about discovering what’s new, what’s got that classic twist, and what’s worth spinning until the speakers beg for mercy. So crack one open and enjoy the ride—there’s always something in this mix […]
KK Law Middays, 10am - 2pm, WTYU.rocks (Starting Jan. 2025) The boss doesn’t let up—homework, even on the weekends! This time, it’s another stack of new music to explore, and I’ve pulled these six off the shelf to get tuned up on this week. Give them a spin and let me know your thoughts—or better yet, share your own Six Pack with me. You’ll hear these tracks soon on WTYU.rocks! […]
Why Every Band Needs a Roadmap for Creative Collaboration Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine When it comes to many things, design being one of them, I believe there’s really nothing new under the sun—maybe you feel the same way about music? As an outsider looking in, I admire the language you musicians share. It’s like a code. You see a bandmate’s key change and instantly know when to adjust. […]
The Faces: The Band That Lit My Musical Fire Chris Herninko Bassist, The Circus Hearts I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had this conversation about my favorite band. It usually starts with someone (neighbor, family member, etc.) asking me how my band is doing. The usual follow-up question is, “What do you guys sound like?” So I start to list our musical influences: The Rolling Stones, Sam Cooke, […]
KK Law Middays, 10am - 2pm, WTYU.rocks (Starting Jan. 2025) The boss loves giving me homework—yep, even on the weekends! As always, it's a large selection of new music to dive into. Here are the six I pulled off the shelf to get tuned up on this week. Give ‘em a spin and let me know what you think—or better yet, show me your own Six Pack. You’ll catch these […]
Rich Fuscia captured more than memories—he captured a scene that will never come back. Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine It can’t be overstated that Rich Fuscia has documented a moment in music history that we’ll never see again. Sure, he shot just about every big-name rock act you can think of back in the day, but where he truly cemented his legacy was on the local scene. With his […]
Article and photos by Melissa DeBrigida-ParentMusic Matters Media Productions, LLCSteel Panther lit up Glenside this past Sunday with their electrifying 15th-anniversary “Feel The Steel” tour stop at the Keswick Theatre.The show was a lively homage to glam metal, giving fans everything they could have hoped for from this flamboyant group. Many attendees arrived dressed in their best '80s-inspired outfits, ready to rock out to hits like “Eyes Of A Panther,” […]
