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KK Law Middays, 10am - 2pm, WTYU.rocks (Starting Jan. 2025) Out of a growing pool of 50+ songs the boss handed me this week, here are the six that stood out and made me wanna dig deeper. Most of these are new to me, so don’t expect deep dives—just gut reactions from first listens. Crank ‘em up and let me know what you think—or drop your own Sixpack […]
KK Law Middays, 10am - 2pm, WTYU.rocks Making the Cut: KK’s Weekly Playlist Challenge Alright, Six Packers, let’s talk shop. Every week, the boss hands me a list of 10–15 songs as my “homework.” That’s right, homework. I know, I know—sounds like the dream gig, right? But let me tell you, picking just six songs out of that list is no walk in the park. And the boss? Yeah, they’ve […]
Kevin McElroy Editor, Tune Up Magazine A New Year, A New Rock Resolution It’s a new year, and I’m going to keep hopeful. Before the holidays, I was listening to Eddie Trunk’s Trunk Nation show on Sirius XM, and he proposed what I thought was a great idea: Instead of calls complaining about what’s not happening in Rock, why not channel some positive energy? Listeners could share their hopes 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Sven Gali Drops Ferocious Live Album from Iconic El Mocambo Show Canadian hard rock legends Sven Gali are coming in hot with a new live album, ripped straight from their sold-out show at The El Mocambo in Toronto. Captured on Friday the 13th, September 2024, this set is pure fire — and it's dropping on another Friday the 13th: June 13, 2025. Call it fate, call it rock ‘n’ roll […]
"Metal for Breakfast" is a hard-hitting morning show that serves up heavy riffs and epic anthems to kickstart the day. Fueled by classic and contemporary metal tracks, this show wakes up listeners with a sonic blast that goes well beyond the usual coffee routine. Each episode brings a mix of legendary metal tunes and hidden gems, making it the perfect morning ritual for those who want to start their day on a high-voltage note. Grab your air guitar, turn up the volume, and get ready to rock your way into the day with "Metal for Breakfast."
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