by Misc Contributor | Dec 14, 2016 | Lists!
Editor’s note: Brandon Hughes has been a good friend to Tuned Up ever since our first go at Steadfast Festival. The Chicago based booking agent hooked us up with Shiny Penny and Stay Outside for the inaugural event, and has since joined our staff as a...
by Misc Contributor | Dec 9, 2016 | Album Reviews
Words: Brandon Hughes After completing nearly thirty songs, dance rock duo Whitsett unveiled their new EP titled Slow Motion. The band’s fourth release features only four of the massive list of tracks that came into fruition during the EPs creation. What I first...
by Misc Contributor | Jul 10, 2016 | Album Reviews
Words: Dave Appelt There are few bands that I have followed and appreciated quite as long as House of Heroes. I remember the first time I got hooked listening to “serial sleepers” or “buckets for bullet wounds.” Of course, their first concept album The End Is Not the...
by Misc Contributor | Jul 10, 2016 | Album Reviews
Words: David Appelt I will admit that I was late to the game on Thrice. They’ve had a number of albums through the years that many people have routinely called trendsetters. I would even venture to say that most young indie bands have been inspired by either Thrice or...
by Misc Contributor | Jun 25, 2016 | Concert Reviews
Review and Photos: Michael Buchsieb I have been extremely excited leading up to this show. Modern Baseball have become one of my favorite bands the past three years, and I have been fortunate enough to catch them live three times prior to this night. Just kicking off...