Eric Alper

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1983: “Come On Eileen” Tops Charts, Wins Brit Award
SocialApr 25, 2026

1983: “Come On Eileen” Tops Charts, Wins Brit Award

On this day in 1983, "Come On Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also earned Best British Single at the Brit Awards. https://t.co/sE1f0QceB4

By Eric Alper
Foo Fighters Deliver Epic 2005 Paris Rock en Seine Set
SocialApr 24, 2026

Foo Fighters Deliver Epic 2005 Paris Rock en Seine Set

Rock hitmakers Foo Fighters claim their throne with a staggering 2005 performance at Paris Rock en Seine. From the opening roar of "In Your Honor" to the final notes of "Everlong" this set is pure adrenaline. https://t.co/LhFUjtO2Lh

By Eric Alper
Blink-182's Arena‑Charged iHeartRadio Set Rocks Classics, New Tracks
SocialApr 24, 2026

Blink-182's Arena‑Charged iHeartRadio Set Rocks Classics, New Tracks

Pop-punk legends Blink-182 deliver a set in arena energy with their 2020 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO set. Featuring staples like "What's My Age Again?" and new favorites from 'Nine' this performance is an essential watch. https://t.co/LCdeac2waa

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Michael Stipe Announces First Solo Album for 2026
SocialApr 24, 2026

Michael Stipe Announces First Solo Album for 2026

Alt-rock legend Michael Stipe confirms his first-ever solo album arrives in 2026. Watch the live debut of his new song "The Rest Of Ever" from last night's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. https://t.co/UyKsErq80e

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Swedish Rockers Debut Power Ballad Ahead of Summer Album
SocialApr 24, 2026

Swedish Rockers Debut Power Ballad Ahead of Summer Album

Swedish melodic rockers The Devil Wears Nada return with the grand power ballad "Elephant In The Room" on April 24. It is the first look at the new album 'In Lust We Thrust' arriving this summer. https://t.co/8JKkxM6czR

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Kehlani Drops Self-Titled Birthday Album with Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne
SocialApr 24, 2026

Kehlani Drops Self-Titled Birthday Album with Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne

R&B hitmaker Kehlani celebrate their birthday with the drop of the massive self-titled album 'KEHLANI' out today. Featuring Missy Elliott and Lil Wayne, this project is a total banger of soul and precision. https://t.co/B9Ag7qluqM

By Eric Alper
Boy Blu's Fearless Debut Blends Club Beats and Confession
SocialApr 24, 2026

Boy Blu's Fearless Debut Blends Club Beats and Confession

Alt-pop provocateur Boy Blu delivers a fearless debut with 'Eye of Desire' out now. From "Platinum Pleasure" to "Hot Honey" this project is a sleek blend of club-ready production and raw confession. Give it a spin. https://t.co/9ytUWSEFKc

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Phil Collins Duets with Himself on Stripped‑down Genesis Track
SocialApr 24, 2026

Phil Collins Duets with Himself on Stripped‑down Genesis Track

Genesis's "Man of Our Times" stripped to just drums and vocals reveals something remarkable. Phil Collins performing a duet with himself, and the synergy is impossible to ignore. https://t.co/gsUUfVOUjD

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MC Serch Drops Lead Single
SocialApr 24, 2026

MC Serch Drops Lead Single

MC Serch releases "Questions," the lead single from 'Millions Of Zeroes,' an EP produced entirely by Apathy featuring Pete Nice, Ice Cube, Boldy James and OT The Real. https://t.co/gxiuZjIuSK

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Helloween and Beast In Black Light Up Toronto
SocialApr 24, 2026

Helloween and Beast In Black Light Up Toronto

Photo Gallery: Helloween and Beast In Black at Toronto's Queen Elizabeth Theatre on April 19, 2026 https://t.co/y4YfIYohRj

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Rock Hall Legend Dave Mason Dies Peacefully at 79
SocialApr 22, 2026

Rock Hall Legend Dave Mason Dies Peacefully at 79

Dave Mason passed away at 79 in his favourite chair, in the Carson Valley he loved, after cooking dinner with his wife. A Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who played on some of the greatest records ever made. https://t.co/xQyPLd8QcE

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Twenty One Pilots' “Stressed Out” Hits 3 Billion Streams
SocialApr 22, 2026

Twenty One Pilots' “Stressed Out” Hits 3 Billion Streams

Twenty One Pilots’ "Stressed Out" has reached 3 billion streams on Spotify. It peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 23 weeks at #1 on Hot Rock Songs. It was the first rock song to hit 1...

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Imagine Dragons' “Demons” Hits 3 Billion Spotify Streams
SocialApr 22, 2026

Imagine Dragons' “Demons” Hits 3 Billion Spotify Streams

Imagine Dragons’s "Demons" has reached 3 billion streams on Spotify. The song peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 12 weeks in the top 10. It has been certified 12x Platinum in the U.S. https://t.co/u8U2DecRsP

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Billie Eilish's 'Wildflower' Hits 2 B Streams, 72‑week Hot
SocialApr 22, 2026

Billie Eilish's 'Wildflower' Hits 2 B Streams, 72‑week Hot

Billie Eilish’s "Wildflower" has reached 2 billion streams on Spotify. The song peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #7 in the U.K. It became her longest-charting Hot 100 hit with a 72-week run. https://t.co/AvpB6Cz39o

By Eric Alper