play_arrow
WTYU.rocks We Tune You Up
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Promotion Paradox in a 24/7 Content World Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine The other day I heard Big Jay Oakerson, co-host of The Bonfire on SiriusXM, casually drop a line that’s been rattling around in my brain ever since: “I thought we were doing a radio show.” He was responding to some new directives from higher-ups, reminding him—and by extension, his crew—that they should be more mindful of […]
April 26, 2025Article, photos and videos by Melissa DeBrigida-ParentMusic Matters Media Productions, LLCThis past weekend, 10,000 Maniacs brought their 40th Anniversary Tour to a sold-out crowd at The Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA, celebrating their landmark album The Wishing Chair.https://youtu.be/dnQRxSWUDhgOriginally released in 1985 on Elektra Records, The Wishing Chair marked the band's first major-label release and helped cement their place in the American alternative rock scene. The evening’s setlist spanned […]
