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The Promotion Paradox in a 24/7 Content World Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine The other day I heard Big Jay Oakerson, co-host of The Bonfire on SiriusXM, casually drop a line that’s been rattling around in my brain ever since: “I thought we were doing a radio show.” He was responding to some new directives from higher-ups, reminding him—and by extension, his crew—that they should be more mindful of […]
Helix 50 – The Best Of A Career-Spanning Collection Celebrating Five Decades of Canadian Rock Royalty Presented by Crown X Recordings Crown X Recordings, Canada’s premier reissue label, proudly announces the release of Helix 50 – The Best Of, a career-spanning collection marking five decades of one of Canada’s most legendary hard rock bands. The album features an all-star re-recording of the band’s multi-platinum anthem “Rock You,” alongside international chart-toppers […]
Brian Basher Program Director, WTYU.rocks Blended Brew's latest album Roll The Dice is providing my soundtrack this morning. These songs were actually written for the band's debut 10 years ago and have been sitting in the band's archives waiting to be pulled out and dusted off. They say everything has its time and 2025 is the time to share these songs with the world. Roll The Dice is not what […]
Armored Saint Set to Enter Studio for Long-Awaited Ninth Album Following two festival performances—Bangers Open Air in São Paulo, Brazil and Sonic Temple Festival in Columbus, Ohio—heavy metal icons Armored Saint will enter the studio next month to begin recording their long-anticipated ninth studio album. The release is tentatively slated for Spring 2026 via Metal Blade Records. Upcoming Tour Plans: UK with W.A.S.P. & US with Michael Schenker In September, […]
Kirk Hammett: The Collection – Live Book Tour Join Kirk Hammett, legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling and 9-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Metallica, for an intimate, live discussion celebrating his iconic career and launching his new coffee table book, The Collection: Kirk Hammett. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPEWB6jWjhU Tickets for the “Kirk Hammett The Collection: Live” events go on sale Friday, April 11, at 10:00 AM (local time) and are limited. Don’t miss this exclusive […]
New wave legends The Fixx and sharp-witted singer-songwriter Jill Sobule deliver a night of nostalgia, storytelling, and sonic fire at the Keswick Theatre.Article, Photos and Videos byMelissa DeBrigida-ParentMusic Mattters Media Productions, LLCThe Fixx, the British new wave band renowned for their distinctive sound and thought-provoking lyrics, graced the stage at The Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA, on Sunday, April 6, as part of their 2025 USA Tour. The setlist featured a […]
Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine Expanding Your Band’s Brand I’ve been lucky to get to know so many talented artists around here—not just great musicians, but true storytellers with a clear vision. Talented lyricists, cool band names, strong aesthetics—it’s all there. And it’s had me thinking: Why stop at music? A band name is more than just a name—it can be an extended brand. Think beyond a basic logo […]
Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine Exploring the Role of Terrestrial & Streaming Radio in Launching Independent Rock Acts Remember When Radio Made Rock Stars? Once upon a time, local radio could launch a band into the stratosphere. A DJ threw your track into rotation, people heard it, bought your record, showed up at your gigs, and boom—you had a career. Those were the days. Fast forward to today, and, […]
Building a Hard Rock Tribe: The Power of Unity in Every Scene Hard rock is alive and thriving in many places, but too often, the scene for original music is lacking. Whether it’s the Philly tri-state area, or any other city across the globe, local venues and bands are working tirelessly to bring new, original music to the stage. The challenge, however, is getting people to show up and support […]
Turn up the flavor with 'Southern Fried,' your Saturday dose of new Southern, Americana, Blues, and Country Rock. From fresh discoveries to iconic classics, we’ve got four hours of tracks that sizzle with Southern soul.
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