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The Power of 8: Rock Your Nutrition While Traveling

Healthy Eating on the Go: Practical Advice for Making Better Nutritional Choices When Traveling or Working Long Hours Nancy Adler, C.F.T., S.S.N., S.S.C. Nutrition Editor, Tune Up Magazine Life can be chaotic, especially for those constantly traveling or working long hours. Maintaining healthy eating habits under such circumstances often feels like a challenge. But with a few practical strategies, it's possible to stay energized and nourished while avoiding the pitfalls […]

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Music Marketing

Build Your Backline, Build Your Career: The Key to Longevity in the Music Industry

Does Your Band Have a Good Backline? Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine Every musician knows that without a solid backline, you might as well pack up and go home. It's the backbone of any performance, the unseen force holding everything together while the spotlight hits the frontman. And trust me, without a strong foundation behind you, it doesn’t matter how many high kicks you can throw or how loud […]

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Rediscover the joy of owning music—vinyl, CDs, or cassettes. Learn why physical formats are making a comeback and how they support artists better than streaming.

Culture

Vinyl Lives: Resurrecting Music’s True Soul

Rediscover the Thrill of Owning Your Music. Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine Vinyl isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving. But let’s give credit where it’s due. CDs deserve a shoutout too. Both formats, in fact, offer something you don’t get from streaming: a real connection. Buying music physically, whether it’s vinyl, a CD, or even a cassette, is more than a nostalgic nod—it’s a way to support the artists we love. […]

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Music Marketing

Stop Making Excuses: Release Your Music or Get Out of the Game

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 […]

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Advice

How to Impress a Rocker Chick: Don’t Be That Guy

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 […]

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New Music

Ginger Evil Unveil New Single and Video “Flames”

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 […]

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New Music

D-A-D Releases New Album “Speed of Darkness”

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 […]

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Advice

From First Chord to Full Throttle

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 […]

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Advice

Tough Love for Musicians: 4 Fear-Based Mistakes That Will Sink You

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 […]

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Advice

4 Bad Questions Musicians Keep Asking (and What You Should Be Asking Instead)

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 […]

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