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Gloryholes and Guitar Solos: Steel Panther Brings the Party to Glenside

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,” […]

December 3, 2024 20 1

Reviews

KK’s Pick Six 12.2

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! […]

December 2, 2024 27

Music

Who Are The Faces? Never Heard of Them

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, […]

December 1, 2024 127

Reviews

South Jersey’s Rock Legacy Lives On in Rich Fuscia’s RockSHOTS

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 […]

November 29, 2024 531

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New Music

KK’s Pick Six 11.25

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 […]

November 25, 2024 23 8

Advice

Creative Judgment: The Case for a Clear Brief

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. […]

November 20, 2024 15

Culture

‘Roadie: My Documentary’ Available On Amazon Prime

Award-winning indie documentary Roadie: My Documentary--a film by TJ Hoffman and Andy Strohl--is celebrating its 5th anniversary and is now available for viewing on Amazon Prime. Prime members can watch the film for FREE here and others can watch or purchase for a nominal fee. Roadie: My Documentary is also available via other platforms found here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SJVs_cPIgE A behind-the-scenes look into the unique challenges and benefits of life on the road with renowned touring music artists, Roadie: My Documentary spans the […]

November 18, 2024 11

New Music

This Week’s Six Pack Tune Up 11.18

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 […]

November 18, 2024 21

Music Marketing

SWOT Your Band Into Shape

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 […]

November 14, 2024 18

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Reviews

Stryper’s 40th Anniversary Tour Electrifies the Keswick Theatre

November 9, 2024 Article and photos by Melissa DeBrigida-Parent Music Matters Media Productions, LLC Heavy metal fans know there’s nothing quite like the surge of adrenaline that hits when a band you love takes the stage. Now, throw in the high-voltage energy of Stryper—a band that’s been blending faith and furious riffs for four decades—and you’ve got yourself a night that hits harder than a double-shot of espresso. This past […]

November 12, 2024 14 3