by Casey Gallenberger | Feb 27, 2024 | Album Reviews
What is humor’s place in art, if any? There have been plenty of bands centered around a singular personality: Frank Valli and the Four Seasons, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Fitz and the Tantrums, Florence and the Machine, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Tom Petty...
by Casey Gallenberger | Feb 17, 2024 | Album Reviews
Who needs an intro? I sure don’t. Dalton Wright – Echoes (Singer-songwriter) There’s something about this latest single from Dalton Wright that conjures images of the 90s and early 200s – soft, delicate indie with hints of falsetto that place...
by Casey Gallenberger | Feb 17, 2024 | Album Reviews
At a previous job, we had this bluetooth speaker people would take turns sharing their music on. Even though most of the staff were in their 20s and 30s, my taste was still comparatively unconventional. Every now and then, I’d sheepishly true to throw something...
by Casey Gallenberger | Jan 20, 2024 | Album Reviews
Although I don’t think anyone on staff might fundamentally disagree with what follows, I feel obligated to add a disclaimer that these views are my own and do not represent the entire stance of Tuned Up. With that said, let’s dive in, shall we? There are...
by Casey Gallenberger | Jan 18, 2024 | Single Reviews
I wouldn’t say I’m a typical fan of noise, but there’s always been a special place in my heart for The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Chariot, and some other fringe acts. And then there are less-chaotic-but-still-noisy acts like Holy Fawn or any number...