Eric Alper

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SiriusXM Show Spotlights Grammy Star, Authors, Producers
SocialMar 19, 2026

SiriusXM Show Spotlights Grammy Star, Authors, Producers

My SiriusXM show: Interviews with Grammy-winning country superstar Carly Pearce; Cam Gordon, author, Track Changes: The Origin Story of Canadian Music on the Internet (1990-2010); Singer-Songwriter Lia Pappas-Kemps; Mega-producer now author Vito Luprano of It’s All Coming Back To https://t.co/uOLq7e8c89...

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Crown Lands Drop Prog‑Rock Deep
SocialMar 19, 2026

Crown Lands Drop Prog‑Rock Deep

Crown Lands have shared "Through the Looking Glass," a prog-rock deep cut featuring 12-string arpeggios, Mellotrons, and a 7/8 Moog bridge. Their new album 'Apocalypse' arrives May 15. https://t.co/fzVpPPw5eX

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Homegrown Originals Vol. 4 Free on Record Store Day
SocialMar 19, 2026

Homegrown Originals Vol. 4 Free on Record Store Day

WXPN's 'Homegrown Originals Volume 4' drops on Record Store Day, April 18, as a free gift with purchase at 13 indie stores. The Hooters, Mo Lowda & The Humble, Reef The Lost Cauze, and more. https://t.co/5PN6YGqR2k

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Gurbo & Co Live 2025 Captures Raw Blues Legacy
SocialMar 19, 2026

Gurbo & Co Live 2025 Captures Raw Blues Legacy

Victor V. Gurbo's 'Gurbo & Co. Live 2025' was recorded at the legendary Cafe Wha? in Greenwich Village. Raw, bluesy, and rooted in a lineage that runs from Robert Johnson to Leonard Cohen. https://t.co/KvvFcoKw4k

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Harry Styles Scores Dual Hot 100 Top‑10 Hits, Album #1
SocialMar 18, 2026

Harry Styles Scores Dual Hot 100 Top‑10 Hits, Album #1

Harry Styles lands two in the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10, "American Girls" debuts at #4 and "Aperture" jumps 29-9. His album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.' debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200, his fourth chart-topper. https://t.co/hbQ9uZQxIt

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Ella Langley Ties Swift Record with Three‑week #1
SocialMar 18, 2026

Ella Langley Ties Swift Record with Three‑week #1

Ella Langley’s "Choosin’ Texas" rebounds for a third week at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It ties Taylor Swift’s "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" for the most weeks atop the Hot 100 by a woman with a...

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Lana Del Rey's "Young and Beautiful" Tops 2 B Streams on Spotify
SocialMar 16, 2026

Lana Del Rey's "Young and Beautiful" Tops 2 B Streams on Spotify

Lana Del Rey’s "Young and Beautiful" has surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify. The song was released in 2013 for the soundtrack to the film The Great Gatsby. https://t.co/p8IxWfXrnu

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Documentary Celebrates Billy Preston’s Legendary Musical Legacy
SocialMar 16, 2026

Documentary Celebrates Billy Preston’s Legendary Musical Legacy

Billy Preston’s life and music take center stage in the documentary 'Billy Preston: That's The Way God Planned It.' The film explores the GRAMMY winning keyboardist who played with The Beatles, Aretha Franklin and The Rolling Stones. https://t.co/ksjBHfdWdN

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Artist Animates Genesis' 'Lamb Lies Down' Album
SocialMar 16, 2026

Artist Animates Genesis' 'Lamb Lies Down' Album

New York artist Nathaniel Barlam created a full animated interpretation of Genesis’s 1974 album 'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.' The project visualizes Rael’s surreal story across the entire progressive rock classic. https://t.co/YgtKv0E8KZ

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Maroon 5’s “She Will Be Loved” Hits 2 B Streams
SocialMar 16, 2026

Maroon 5’s “She Will Be Loved” Hits 2 B Streams

Maroon 5’s "She Will Be Loved" has surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify. The 2004 hit from their debut album 'Songs About Jane' peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. https://t.co/mAGt5n0tT9

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Bruno Mars Lands First Solo Global No.1 Hit
SocialMar 16, 2026

Bruno Mars Lands First Solo Global No.1 Hit

Bruno Mars earns his first solo global No. 1 as "Risk It All" debuts atop the Billboard Global 200, while also opening at No. 5 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. https://t.co/GMUguIuIn2

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Ariana Grande's Intro Track Hits Platinum, Over 1M Sold
SocialMar 16, 2026

Ariana Grande's Intro Track Hits Platinum, Over 1M Sold

Ariana Grande’s "Intro (End of the World)" has been certified Platinum by the RIAA, surpassing 1 million units sold in the U.S. The track opens her 2024 No. 1 album 'eternal sunshine'. https://t.co/JCh6OHwprc

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Eric Bibb’s New Single Extends Five‑Decade Blues Legacy
SocialMar 14, 2026

Eric Bibb’s New Single Extends Five‑Decade Blues Legacy

Blues legend Eric Bibb delivers powerful storytelling on the new single "Didn’t I Keep Runnin’." The track appears on his album 'One Mississippi,' continuing a five-decade legacy of thoughtful, deeply rooted blues music. https://t.co/txtyFJJxuA

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Travis Bolt's Gritty New Single Introduces Debut Album
SocialMar 14, 2026

Travis Bolt's Gritty New Single Introduces Debut Album

East Texas country rocker Travis Bolt delivers gritty storytelling on the new single "Blues At My Funeral." The track introduces his debut album 'Burning Bridges,' a raw blend of country soul and blues-rock muscle. https://t.co/rT4ASuUvgN

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Good Terms Drop “Burnout Deluxe” With New Single
SocialMar 14, 2026

Good Terms Drop “Burnout Deluxe” With New Single

Alt-rock upstarts Good Terms expand their breakout record with 'Burnout Deluxe,' featuring the new single "All In." The extended release celebrates the album that pushed the group from bedroom riffs to packed rooms. https://t.co/k15fIRMz3X

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UnityTX Drops Fierce Single, Announces New Album
SocialMar 14, 2026

UnityTX Drops Fierce Single, Announces New Album

UnityTX fire back with the intense new single "Enjoy Tha Show" while unveiling the album 'Somewhere, In Between.' The rap-metal group continues pushing their collision of heavy riffs and hip-hop energy forward. https://t.co/RueFnDanPs

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Good Night Moon Returns After 20 Years with Fresh EP
SocialMar 14, 2026

Good Night Moon Returns After 20 Years with Fresh EP

Emo favorites Good Night Moon return with a reimagined self-titled EP, their first release in nearly 20 years. The five-song collection revisits early material with fresh recordings and renewed emotional weight. https://t.co/lbFBVCagGb

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Lø Spirit’s ‘XO To The Grave’ Channels Fatherly Struggle
SocialMar 14, 2026

Lø Spirit’s ‘XO To The Grave’ Channels Fatherly Struggle

Alt-rock standout Lø Spirit delivers a powerful message to his son on the new single "XO To The Grave." The emotional track turns personal struggle into a raw and hard-hitting moment from one of the genre’s rising voices. https://t.co/4VrGb9mily

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BeachLife Festival Returns with Duran Duran, Offspring, James Taylor
SocialMar 14, 2026

BeachLife Festival Returns with Duran Duran, Offspring, James Taylor

BeachLife Festival returns to Redondo Beach May 1–3 with a massive lineup led by Duran Duran, The Offspring, and James Taylor and His All-Star Band. The coastal festival blends rock, indie, reggae, food, and ocean culture into one unforgettable weekend....

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Hot Rod Debuts Hard‑Hitting Glam Metal with “Wasted”
SocialMar 14, 2026

Hot Rod Debuts Hard‑Hitting Glam Metal with “Wasted”

Hot Rod launch their debut era with "Wasted," the hard-hitting first single from the new album 'Harder Faster Glitter.' Loud guitars, gritty attitude, and a blast of classic glam metal energy. https://t.co/BgcL4NJ2Lc

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July Shows Honor John Lodge and Moody Blues Legacy
SocialMar 12, 2026

July Shows Honor John Lodge and Moody Blues Legacy

Two special concerts celebrating John Lodge and the music of the Moody Blues are planned for July, with Jon Davison, Alan Hewitt, and the 10,000 Light Years Band keeping the music alive. https://t.co/qcx5HnGlQs

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Dollyrots Release Attention Span Amid Spring Tour
SocialMar 12, 2026

Dollyrots Release Attention Span Amid Spring Tour

The Dollyrots drop new single "Attention Span" on March 13 and their Spring Break From Reality Tour is already underway. Pop-punk with hooks built for maximum crowd participation. https://t.co/OCCT01JCvS

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56 Years On: 5 Surprising Facts About CSNY’s Debut
SocialMar 12, 2026

56 Years On: 5 Surprising Facts About CSNY’s Debut

56 years ago today, Deja Vu, the first album by Crosby, Stills Nash & Young, was released. here are 5 mind-blowing facts about this classic record: https://t.co/P1lMxoMoCp

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How a Forgotten Album Became a Timeless Classic
SocialMar 12, 2026

How a Forgotten Album Became a Timeless Classic

58 years ago today, The Velvet Underground & Nico was released, completely ignored by everyone - the public and critics alike. Here are 5 mind-blowing facts about this classic album: https://t.co/4RhyiDnSCV

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Jon Anderson Adds Second US Leg, New UK Dates
SocialMar 12, 2026

Jon Anderson Adds Second US Leg, New UK Dates

Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks add a 12-date second US leg to their 2026 YES Epics, Classics, and More Tour, plus four new UK dates. Phoenix to New York, June 23 through July 22. https://t.co/3dXSriTiE4

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Rebels Opera Unleashes High‑Octane Nashville Rock
SocialMar 12, 2026

Rebels Opera Unleashes High‑Octane Nashville Rock

Rebels Opera's new single "Love Like A Live Wire" is Nashville arena rock with the pedal down and no plans to let up. Third single from their debut album and it hits hard. https://t.co/wGgU081FNC

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Canada’s Top Media Outlets Hiring Journalists Now
SocialMar 12, 2026

Canada’s Top Media Outlets Hiring Journalists Now

Looking for your next journalism job? From CBC/Radio-Canada and Rogers to Postmedia and Torstar, here are current reporting, video journalist, and newsroom roles across Canada. Browse the latest opportunities and apply. https://t.co/mpT9nBkOgy

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Devious Serpent: Glam Psych Rock Tackles Toxic Workplaces
SocialMar 11, 2026

Devious Serpent: Glam Psych Rock Tackles Toxic Workplaces

Catdraggon's "Devious Serpent" is a glam psych rock neo-cumbia hybrid about toxic workplaces, smiling assassins, and surviving the grind. Catchy, pointed, and out now. https://t.co/DNjupUkTaR

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Brass‑Driven Soul
SocialMar 11, 2026

Brass‑Driven Soul

Bailey Hyneman's "Better Days" is a warm, brass-driven soul single about sitting in the space between grief and what comes next. Memphis roots, NYC presence, and a voice that demands your attention. https://t.co/2ogwO5eQA8

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Dissonance Drops Brutal “Induced Mentac
SocialMar 10, 2026

Dissonance Drops Brutal “Induced Mentac

Knoxville death/black thrash force Dissonance release "Induced Mentacide" featuring Ricky Myers of Suffocation. Raw, punishing, and absolutely unrelenting. https://t.co/Qydxlfr4aN

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Total Annihilation Unleashes Heavier, Faster “Mountains of Madness”
SocialMar 10, 2026

Total Annihilation Unleashes Heavier, Faster “Mountains of Madness”

Basel thrash/death metal force Total Annihilation release their fourth album 'Mountains of Madness'. Faster, heavier, and more brutal than anything they have done before. https://t.co/Y5RlkMICr3

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Get Expert Media, Radio, Playlist Support for Releases
SocialMar 10, 2026

Get Expert Media, Radio, Playlist Support for Releases

If you’re planning a new release and want help reaching more media outlets, radio shows, and playlists, I’d be happy to help. I’ve spent decades working with artists at every stage of their careers. Feel free to reach out at...

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Big Thief Adds North American Leg, Tickets March 13
SocialMar 10, 2026

Big Thief Adds North American Leg, Tickets March 13

Big Thief announce a new North American leg of the "Somersault Slide 360 Tour," running August through October in support of 'Double Infinity'. Tickets on sale March 13. https://t.co/kgrQgZolMq

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Kim Gordon Drops “Play Me” Ahead of New Album Release
SocialMar 10, 2026

Kim Gordon Drops “Play Me” Ahead of New Album Release

Kim Gordon releases the title track and video for "Play Me" ahead of her third solo album arriving March 13, with a North American and European tour running April through July. https://t.co/KE9KYpWm5z

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Elton John Honored with Glenn Gould Prize in Toronto
SocialMar 10, 2026

Elton John Honored with Glenn Gould Prize in Toronto

Elton John receives the Glenn Gould Prize on May 9 in Toronto, with performances by Diana Krall, The Beaches, Ron Sexsmith, Jeremy Dutcher, Emily D'Angelo, Ryan Wang, and LOONY. https://t.co/LuzHigb6fK

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Head Trip: Two‑night Indio EDM Festival, Nonstop Lineup
SocialMar 10, 2026

Head Trip: Two‑night Indio EDM Festival, Nonstop Lineup

Goldenvoice announces Head Trip, a one-time two-night event in Indio this October. Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia, Skrillex, Peggy Gou, Four Tet, and more on one stage with no overlapping sets. https://t.co/nL4Mb2YZ5W

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Romeo Unveils Debut Vintage Hard‑rock Album Deja
SocialMar 10, 2026

Romeo Unveils Debut Vintage Hard‑rock Album Deja

Romeo announce their debut album 'Deja Vu Letters', nine tracks of vintage-inspired hard rock arriving May 29. Pre-save is live now. https://t.co/I0D5Sr4eX1

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LYLVC's "Starless" Tackles Survival in Dark Times
SocialMar 10, 2026

LYLVC's "Starless" Tackles Survival in Dark Times

LYLVC release "Starless" featuring Bobby Amaru of Saliva, a raw and unflinching single about surviving the darkest moments. Out now via Judge & Jury Records. https://t.co/AQvpHMCcnW

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Stray Cats Launch Month-Long Summer Tour July 24
SocialMar 10, 2026

Stray Cats Launch Month-Long Summer Tour July 24

The Stray Cats announce a month-long cross-country summer tour, with Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker, and Slim Jim Phantom hitting the road starting July 24 in Las Vegas. https://t.co/BYimcd6pTs

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David Bowie’s 1980 Tonight Show Performance of Classics
SocialMar 10, 2026

David Bowie’s 1980 Tonight Show Performance of Classics

Watch David Bowie Perform “Life on Mars” and “Ashes to Ashes” on The Tonight Show in 1980 https://t.co/ieYvgnXYxK

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Matt Palka's 'Gypsy Queen' Chronicles Unexpected Cross‑Country Love
SocialMar 10, 2026

Matt Palka's 'Gypsy Queen' Chronicles Unexpected Cross‑Country Love

Matt Palka releases "Gypsy Queen," the second single from his album 'Moment In The Sun', out June 19. The track tells a true story of unexpected love, pedal steel, and a cross-country drive. https://t.co/o5d7KOdxzn

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Kenny Chesney Wins First Ocean Legacy Award at Tortuga
SocialMar 10, 2026

Kenny Chesney Wins First Ocean Legacy Award at Tortuga

Kenny Chesney receives the inaugural Ocean Legacy Award at Tortuga Music Festival on April 12, marking his sixth headline appearance at the festival he helped launch in 2013. https://t.co/N0LhMuoptn

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Whitelands Debut US SXSW Shows, Promoting “Sunlight Echoes”
SocialMar 10, 2026

Whitelands Debut US SXSW Shows, Promoting “Sunlight Echoes”

London shoegazers Whitelands play their first ever US shows at SXSW this week, performing five dates across Austin in support of their acclaimed second album 'Sunlight Echoes'. https://t.co/YC95uVbYvS

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Abigail Drops Debut EP ‘Bad Mind’ – Texas Rock Powerhouse
SocialMar 10, 2026

Abigail Drops Debut EP ‘Bad Mind’ – Texas Rock Powerhouse

Awaiting Abigail arrive with debut EP 'Bad Mind', four tracks of heavy riffs and melodic firepower from one of the Texas rock scene's most promising new forces. https://t.co/GhbzyII9pW

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Big Richard Reimagines Classic on Debut Album Pet
SocialMar 10, 2026

Big Richard Reimagines Classic on Debut Album Pet

Big Richard share their interpretation of "Make The World Go Away," the Hank Cochran classic that closes their debut album 'Pet', out now on Signature Sounds. https://t.co/oMhpDDwa4R 0

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Fender Launches John Osborne Signature Tele with B‑String Bender
SocialMar 10, 2026

Fender Launches John Osborne Signature Tele with B‑String Bender

Fender and John Osborne unveil a signature Telecaster modeled on his personal 1968 original, featuring Fender's first-ever in-house designed B String Bender. Available now: https://t.co/5bAjbxBAba

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Sammy Adams Debuts Bold Personal Single LIGHT
SocialMar 10, 2026

Sammy Adams Debuts Bold Personal Single LIGHT

Sammy Adams returns with "LIGHT," his debut single with Big Noise Music Group, produced alongside John Feldmann. It is his boldest, most personal release yet. https://t.co/x0pBuljejj

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Fred Again.. Reunites Bangalter for Live “One More Time” Performance
SocialMar 10, 2026

Fred Again.. Reunites Bangalter for Live “One More Time” Performance

Fred again.. brought out Thomas Bangalter at Alexandra Palace on the USB002 Tour for a live performance of "One More Time." The clip is out now and it is exactly what it sounds like. https://t.co/YLsEnAI9mT

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Bruno Mars Scores First #1 Debut in a Decade
SocialMar 10, 2026

Bruno Mars Scores First #1 Debut in a Decade

Bruno Mars lands his second #1 album on the Billboard 200 as 'The Romantic' debuts on top with 186,000 units in the U.S. It is his first #1 in more than a decade and his first album to debut at...

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