by Ryan G | Jul 16, 2013 | Album Reviews, Reviews
College rock is a term often heard, but not so much delved into nor understand by the general public. I guess I understand it as a bit of a test market for bands that fly under the radar. Many of these bands originate in college (surprise, surprise), like the widely...
by Ryan G | Dec 1, 2012 | Album Reviews, Reviews
Stephen Scheidell has a lot going on in his mind. If you are fortunate enough to follow him on Facebook you’ll know this includes everything from philosophy and theological debates to an unmistakable dry wit. He also is a prolific composer, although most might...
by Ryan G | Oct 21, 2012 | Album Reviews, Reviews
The independent music world, despite being saturated to its ever rising maximum (or so it seems) is smaller than you would think. One need look no further than Youngest Son, the project of Steve Slagg. Steve and I share the privilege of being graduates of the esteemed...
by Ryan G | Sep 10, 2012 | Interviews
I AM TUNED UP is all about musicians stretching norms in the industry, and we believe Camille and Kennerly Kitt are striving to do just that as rising YouTube stars and beyond. Read an exclusive interview below which will give you some insight into the heart and mind...
by Ryan G | Jul 14, 2012 | Discoveries
“In the mailbox” is actually somewhat of a misnomer here. Both bands contacted me through means other than email, but here are two recent submissions: The Sleepers Wake is based in Wheaton, IL and plays a mixture of soft rock and singer/songwriter folk....