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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
