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A Tune Up Session with Jackie “Jax” Chambers (Girlschool, Syteria) Brian Basher Program Director, WTYU.rocks We’re kicking things off The Tune Up Sessions with a true rock veteran—Jackie “Jax” Chambers of Girlschool and Syteria. With nearly three decades in Girlschool, countless tours, and a side project that blends pop-punk energy with melodic rock hooks, Jax has seen it all—and still loves every minute. We caught up with her for a […]
Black Leather with a Blue Suede Soul Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine We lost Ozzy on July 22, 2025, and he once again rocked the world — just not in the way any of us wanted. For me, the news hit like a gut punch. Ozzy’s been part of my life since the day I dropped the needle on Side A of Diary of a Madman and looked up […]
Algorithms Don’t Pour Beers or Book Gigs Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine We always tell people: don’t burn bridges. But maybe we don’t say often enough: build them. And not with demos. Not with sales pitches or Instagram tags. You build bridges with presence. With curiosity. With just showing up—when it’s easier not to. It Started with a Simple Decision Johnny E and I are both a couple of […]
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 […]
