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Brian Basher Program Director, WTYU.rocks Rock Royalty Pays Homage to Triumph (and It Rules) I know everyone has been on a Triumph kick here lately, but damn their new tribute album "Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph" kicks ass from start to finish and it is heavy on the "all stars" My favorites are from Tesla the Band's Jeff Keith with "Hold On" and Night Ranger's Jack Blades "Follow […]
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 […]
Finnish female-fronted rock sensations Ginger Evil are excited to share their new single and accompanying video, “Flames”, out today via Frontiers Music Srl. Discussing the idea behind the song, Ginger Evil say: “The birth of this song goes back to 2005, when the band started for the first time. Right from the beginning, there were vibes that this song would be something that crosses over genre boundaries. Ella's melody and lyrics […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Casandra’s Crossing Unleashes New Single “Devastating Times” and Album Garden of Earthly Delights Out Now A rock fusion you didn’t know you needed has arrived—George Lynch, guitar legend from Dokken and Lynch Mob, teams up with powerhouse vocalist Casandra Carson for Garden of Earthly Delights, out today via Frontiers Music SRL. Their fresh single, “Devastating Times,” dives deep into today’s fast-paced, cutthroat culture, with Carson’s razor-sharp lyrics tackling the “off […]
