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Pierre Robert

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The City of Brotherly Love Has Lost Its Brother

Pierre Robert didn’t just play the music — he made us believe in each other. Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine Pierre Robert died today. To say it was a shock would be an understatement. And for Philadelphia, it feels like the city lost its heart. Not a celebrity. Not just a voice. But a presence — a living, breathing human current that reminded us that joy, art, and connection […]

todayOctober 29, 2025 102 2

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Basher’s Dozen: October 19th 2025

Brian Basher Program Director, WTYU.rocks Hey everyone I know it's been a minute since I posted a "Basher's Dozen", but here's 13 brand spanking new tasty tunes to stick in your ears. Hit play, discover something new, vote for your favorite, and let us know what you want to hear on WTYU.rocks. Heavy Pettin "Line In The Sand” Scottish legends Heavy Pettin are back with "Line In The Sand" the […]

todayOctober 19, 2025 89

Ozzy Osbourne Singing Ballads

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Ozzy Osbourne: Rediscovering the Lighter Side of the Prince of Darkness

Hearing Ozzy Again, For the First Time Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine Since his passing, I’ve been making time to revisit Ozzy’s albums, especially some of the later ones I missed the first time around (Black Rain for example, which holds up surprisingly well). Long car rides have been my excuse. One Sunday night driving home from the Jersey Shore, I had Bark at the Moon on. When So […]

todayAugust 18, 2025 218

Basher's Dozen Masthead Image

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Basher’s Dozen: August 17, 2025

Brian Basher Program Director, WTYU.rocks Every week, I dig through the noise to find a lucky 13 tracks worth cranking up. This week, it’s almost impossible for me to pick a winner because every song deserves to win, in my opinion, so I'll need your help more than ever. Hit play, discover something new, vote for your favorite, and then hear them on WTYU.rocks—alongside even more music in the same […]

todayAugust 18, 2025 56

Jax Chambers

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The Tune Up Sessions: Jackie Chambers

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 […]

todayAugust 13, 2025 30

Building Musical Community

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Build the Bridge: Why Just Showing Up Can Be the Best Thing You Do for Your Band

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 […]

todayJuly 29, 2025 157

Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph

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Triumph Tribute “Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph” Lives Up To The Hype

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 […]

todayJune 9, 2025 36

Joe DiPietro Portrait

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Before the Record Stops Spinning: A Tribute to Joe and Discovering Treasures

Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine It starts with Guiseppe “Joe” DiPietro, the man behind Howard & Nan’s at the Berlin Farmer’s Market—or as we locals call it, The Auction. I didn’t know Joe, and in fact, just this past year was the first time we got to talk on one of my occasional Sunday morning trips to The Auction. I was picking up some jazz records for my wife […]

todayJune 5, 2025 97 5