Kickin Valentina’s Raw Trax Serves Up Killer Cuts & Live Heat

KICKIN VALENTINA – Raw Trax, B-Sides, and Bootlegs Brian Basher Program Director, WTYU.rocks Starting the morning off right with Kickin Valentina's new release, Raw Trax, B-Sides, and Bootlegs. The record features three studio tracks, three live recordings, and a couple of demos. I’m assuming the studio tracks are leftovers from the band's last album, Star Spangled Fist Fight, and if that’s the case, I’m struggling to understand how they didn’t […]

March 18, 2025 83

Reviews

Ricky Warwick – Blood Ties (2025) – A Must-Listen for Rock Fans

KK Law WTYU.rocks Middays, 10am - 2pm, Coming Soon If you know me, you know I don’t just recommend albums lightly. But let me tell you right now—Ricky Warwick’s Blood Ties is one you need to check out. The guy is a machine. From The Almighty to Thin Lizzy to Black Star Riders, he’s been grinding out killer rock music for decades, and now, with this solo release, he’s proving […]

March 17, 2025 33

Advice

Can Local Radio Still Break a Band?

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, […]

March 11, 2025 21

News

Guitarist John Sykes Passes Away at Age 65

John Sykes, the legendary English rock guitarist renowned for his work with bands such as Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, and Blue Murder, passed away on January 20, 2025, at the age of 65, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 29, 1959, in Reading, Berkshire, England, Sykes began his musical journey at the age of 14, inspired by his uncle's guitar playing. He first gained prominence in 1980 with […]

January 20, 2025 79

Music Marketing

5 Secrets Every WTYU.rocks Listener Should Know

Hey rock fans! In 2025, online radio is more than just background noise—it’s the beating heart of music discovery and community. Here’s how to be the ultimate online radio listener and help the bands and stations you love thrive. For Listeners of Online Radio in 2025: What You Should Know 1. Stay Open to Discovery Online radio isn’t just for playing the hits. It’s where you find the next big […]

January 13, 2025 15

Feature

KK’s Six Pack 1.7.2025

KK Law Middays, 10am - 2pm, WTYU.rocks Apologies for the delay, folks—still shaking off the holiday hangover, but we’re back and ready to rock! The boss hasn’t let up on the homework, and honestly, I couldn’t be happier. Out of a big stack of tunes, these six stood out and made the cut. Crank ‘em up, let me know what hits hardest, and drop your own Sixpack picks in the […]

January 7, 2025 34

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New Music

KK’s Pick Six 11.25

KK Law Middays, 10am - 2pm, WTYU.rocks (Starting Jan. 2025) The boss loves giving me homework—yep, even on the weekends! As always, it's a large selection of new music to dive into. Here are the six I pulled off the shelf to get tuned up on this week. Give ‘em a spin and let me know what you think—or better yet, show me your own Six Pack. You’ll catch these […]

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Reviews

Stryper’s 40th Anniversary Tour Electrifies the Keswick Theatre

November 9, 2024 Article and photos by Melissa DeBrigida-Parent Music Matters Media Productions, LLC Heavy metal fans know there’s nothing quite like the surge of adrenaline that hits when a band you love takes the stage. Now, throw in the high-voltage energy of Stryper—a band that’s been blending faith and furious riffs for four decades—and you’ve got yourself a night that hits harder than a double-shot of espresso. This past […]

November 12, 2024 48 3

New Music

This Week’s Six Pack Tune Up 11.11

KK Middays, 10am - 2pm, WTYU.rocks (Starting Jan. 2025) 6 Pack Tune Up - Week of November 11, 2024 Alright, here’s what’s catching my ear this week. Massive Wagons kick things off with a relentless pace that hits just right, and Miss Velvet’s voice? Total showstopper. There’s some Stonesy swagger in the mix, a bit of ’80s glam flavor, and some melodic rock that reminds me of Styx and Boston. […]

November 11, 2024 31