by Ryan G | Jan 6, 2024 | Industry News/Analysis
If you’re reading this, chances are you already know why CD929 is the little alternative station that could. One of the last independent radio stations in the country, time after time this radio station has dusted themselves off when trial and adversity came...
by Ryan G | Jan 1, 2024 | Single Reviews
My 2024 began with an early morning drive home at about 1:30AM. My soundtrack? A band from that nexus where Michigan, Illinois and Indiana meet. Their name? Jagalchi. For those paying close attention to Tuned Up, one might recall a South Bend Bands to Watch feature we...
by Ryan G | Dec 31, 2023 | Reviews, Single Reviews
Fake James, a Calgary, Alberta based production duo, are an act we’ve been watching with interest for the past few years. What stemmed from a random Twitter introduction (or, who really knows at this point) has evolved into myself and by extension Tuned Up being...
by Ryan G | Dec 30, 2023 | Lists!
Happy New Year! It’s time for another list. Here are a whole lot of names we’re looking forward to hearing new music from this year. We pulled names from existing lists, press releases, insider tips, and even some general speculation based on time elapsed...
by Ryan G | Dec 26, 2023 | Album Reviews, Lists!
100 gecs – 10,000 gecs This was a quite a ride. This is an album that will give you a migraine and force you to have fun while doing so. The most unhinged record I listened to this year. Well, unhinged yet enjoyable, anyway. Listen to this and you’ll be in...