Brandon’s Top 20 Albums of 2016

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...
Whitsett – Slow Motion EP

Whitsett – Slow Motion EP

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...
House of Heroes – Colors

House of Heroes – Colors

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...
Thrice – To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere

Thrice – To Be Everywhere Is To Be Nowhere

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...