In 1998, Wantuch began his business career in the music world when he founded Wasteland Music in Buffalo. Wantuch made many friends while operating the emporium. Elavation Local Hour Radio Show was born out of these friendships. On Friday evenings, WHLD Radio 1400 played the presentation. The Elavation Hour was a radio play that featured local bands, but also focused on their interpersonal dynamics. Wasteland Studio offers affordable studio spaces for audio and visual artists. Our private studios are some of the finest in the city. Studio spaces are heated and well-ventilated, as they're also brightly lit. The website allows each artist to have a dedicated page for their work. Brian Wantuch has been captivated by music since a young age. Brian Wantuch has studied piano, voice, bass guitar, percussion instruments, brass instruments and a variety of other musical instruments. The enchantment he felt led him to pursue music as a profession. Brian formed his first band at the age of thirteen: American Waste. Wantuch was active in Buffalo’s music scene from 1990 to 1991, and made his first contacts with various musicians.