Eric Alper

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Fleetwood Mac’s “Silver Springs” Resurfaces on UK Charts
SocialApr 13, 2026

Fleetwood Mac’s “Silver Springs” Resurfaces on UK Charts

Fleetwood Mac’s “Silver Springs” reenters the U.K. Official Singles Downloads chart at #97 and the Official Singles Sales chart at #100, decades after its release on ‘Rumours.’ https://t.co/hxqk3i04wi

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Jack Grisham Unveils Debut Single, New Album July 10
SocialApr 13, 2026

Jack Grisham Unveils Debut Single, New Album July 10

Jack Grisham of T.S.O.L. and The Joykiller drops "Pieces of the Sun," the debut single from his new project with Lars Triesch. The self-titled album arrives July 10 via Lost in Berlin Records. https://t.co/afr5Ad8wa4

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Fleetwood Mac Rumored Toronto Return, Tickets Friday
SocialApr 13, 2026

Fleetwood Mac Rumored Toronto Return, Tickets Friday

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac returns to Toronto's CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre for six nights, November 3-8. Personally endorsed by Mick Fleetwood. Tickets on sale this Friday, April 17 and details here: https://t.co/cSL8PD6CuO

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Asha Bhosle, Bollywood’s Iconic Voice, Dies at 92
SocialApr 12, 2026

Asha Bhosle, Bollywood’s Iconic Voice, Dies at 92

Asha Bhosle, the most recorded artist in music history and the defining voice of Bollywood for eight decades, has died at 92 in Mumbai. There will never be another. https://t.co/4UsBA3J2KR

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Limberlost Revamps Fan Favorite with Hall‑Fame Bass
SocialApr 12, 2026

Limberlost Revamps Fan Favorite with Hall‑Fame Bass

Limberlost's "Give It to Me (Redux)" takes a 2023 European fan favourite and rebuilds it from the ground up. Two classically trained vocalists, a Metal Hall of Fame bassist, and a riff that doesn't let go. A new EP is...

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Soulive Returns After 15 Years with Eclectic Icelandic Album
SocialApr 12, 2026

Soulive Returns After 15 Years with Eclectic Icelandic Album

Soulive's first album in 15 years finds Eric Krasno and the Evans brothers sounding like they never left. 'Flowers' was recorded in Iceland, features Van Hunt, and moves through jazz, funk and blues like it's the most natural thing in...

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Limited‑Edition Brian Wilson Live Box Drops on Record Store Day
SocialApr 12, 2026

Limited‑Edition Brian Wilson Live Box Drops on Record Store Day

Two thousand copies, one day only. Brian Wilson's 'On Tour 1999-2007' lands on Record Store Day, April 18, via Oglio Entertainment. Eight years of live recordings, a world-class backing band, and a catalog that never gets old. https://t.co/606AHmPeBp

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Charlotte Sands Drops Independent Arena‑Ready Album Satellite
SocialApr 12, 2026

Charlotte Sands Drops Independent Arena‑Ready Album Satellite

Charlotte Sands' sophomore album 'Satellite' is out now, fully independent and built for arenas. Latest single "back to you" is the kind of alt-pop that sticks. Over 300 million streams and she's just getting started. https://t.co/pnwe5B17jW

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Joe Jackson Returns with New Single and Global Tour
SocialApr 12, 2026

Joe Jackson Returns with New Single and Global Tour

Joe Jackson's new single "Fabulous People" is out now, and 'Hope And Fury', his first studio album in seven years, follows on earMUSIC. Eighty shows across 14 countries start in May. He's not slowing down. https://t.co/Zi0SUqPsIy

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Manchester Orchestra Releases 21‑track Live Album From Sold‑out Chapel
SocialApr 12, 2026

Manchester Orchestra Releases 21‑track Live Album From Sold‑out Chapel

Manchester Orchestra's 'Union Chapel, London, England' is out now on Loma Vista Recordings. Twenty-one tracks, three sold-out nights in a gothic London chapel, and a catalog reimagined from the ground up. https://t.co/DVAz24xVE7

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Kooks Drop Live O2 Performance Ahead of 20‑Year Anniversary
SocialApr 12, 2026

Kooks Drop Live O2 Performance Ahead of 20‑Year Anniversary

The Kooks have released "See Me Now (Live At The O2 Arena, London)", a deeply personal performance from their biggest-ever UK headline show. The 20th anniversary of 'Inside In/Inside Out' is coming. The band is very much alive. https://t.co/gNgQmbqofJ

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AIR Drops Debut Live Album Recorded Under Acropolis
SocialApr 12, 2026

AIR Drops Debut Live Album Recorded Under Acropolis

AIR release their first-ever live album on Record Store Day, April 18. 'Moon Safari, The Athens Concert' was recorded beneath the Acropolis in Athens. Limited vinyl, indie stores only. https://t.co/nxFNNUe9uK

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Stephen Pearcy Announces 2026 Undercover Tour, New Solo Album
SocialApr 12, 2026

Stephen Pearcy Announces 2026 Undercover Tour, New Solo Album

Stephen Pearcy has launched "The Undercover Tour" for 2026, with Warren DeMartini joining several dates. A new solo album is also in the works. The voice of Ratt isn't taking a breath. https://t.co/d1UlHxKaZv

By Eric Alper
Ben Reel's Spirit's Not Broken Delivers Soulful Guitars and Love
SocialApr 12, 2026

Ben Reel's Spirit's Not Broken Delivers Soulful Guitars and Love

Ben Reel's twelfth album 'Spirit's Not Broken' is out now. Big guitars, soul grooves, and a clear-eyed message about love and human connection. Focus track "Better Be Better" hits hard right out of the gate. https://t.co/dfNMd7XMJU

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Truman Sinclair Releases Self‑produced Alt‑country
SocialApr 12, 2026

Truman Sinclair Releases Self‑produced Alt‑country

Truman Sinclair's 'Rivers Of Sugar And Blood' is out now on Capitol Records. Six self-produced alt-country songs about depression, friendship, and growing up hard. He opens for Courtney Barnett across North America starting May 1. https://t.co/AYWGjxeJja

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Beatles Break Record: 14 Songs on 1964 Hot 100
SocialApr 12, 2026

Beatles Break Record: 14 Songs on 1964 Hot 100

On this day in 1964, The Beatles set a new chart record when they had 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100. The songs ranged from 'Can't Buy Me Love' at #1 to 'Love Me Do' at #81. https://t.co/GAePX3wDfj

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1970: Beatles' Dream‑Born ‘Let It Be’ Tops Charts
SocialApr 12, 2026

1970: Beatles' Dream‑Born ‘Let It Be’ Tops Charts

On this day in 1970, The Beatles hit #1 with “Let It Be.” Written from a dream, carried around the world, and sung by millions in their toughest moments. https://t.co/db3lJ5Tx62

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1994: Oasis' “Supersonic” Heralds British Rock Resurgence
SocialApr 11, 2026

1994: Oasis' “Supersonic” Heralds British Rock Resurgence

On this day in 1994, Oasis released their debut single "Supersonic." We didn’t know it yet, but British rock was about to swagger back into our lives with a sneer, a hook, and a whole lotta attitude. https://t.co/uurvqRncAM

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Public Enemy’s ‘Fear of a Black Planet’ Redefined Hip‑Hop
SocialApr 10, 2026

Public Enemy’s ‘Fear of a Black Planet’ Redefined Hip‑Hop

On this day in 1990, 35 years ago, Public Enemy released 'Fear of a Black Planet'. A fearless, groundbreaking hip-hop landmark that amplified truth, challenged power, and redefined what the genre could say and stand for. https://t.co/TLwnfucRPx

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Feng E Transforms Interstellar Theme to Ukulele Masterpiece
SocialApr 10, 2026

Feng E Transforms Interstellar Theme to Ukulele Masterpiece

Taiwanese musician Feng E takes on Hans Zimmer's Interstellar theme on ukulele, and the result is stunning. This one demands a listen. https://t.co/dDljU3pBzv

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Creepy Nuts Drop “Fright” On Coachella Debut Day
SocialApr 10, 2026

Creepy Nuts Drop “Fright” On Coachella Debut Day

Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts release "Fright" today, the same day as their Coachella debut, fresh off 900 million streams for "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" and a sold-out Tokyo Dome show. https://t.co/WhXuy9DUoc

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Hilary Duff Revives 2003 Hit on Limited Silver Vinyl
SocialApr 10, 2026

Hilary Duff Revives 2003 Hit on Limited Silver Vinyl

Hilary Duff re-records her 2003 pop classic with "Come Clean (Mine)" ahead of the limited silver vinyl Record Store Day collection 'Hilary Duff (Mine),' dropping April 18. The lucky me world tour kicks off June 21. https://t.co/6IbfIrtjul

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New West Coast Anthem Celebrates Resilience and Loyalty
SocialApr 10, 2026

New West Coast Anthem Celebrates Resilience and Loyalty

BLXST and Big Sad 1900 just dropped "Day After Day," a West Coast R&B and hip-hop track about resilience, loyalty, and everyone you grind for. This one hits different. https://t.co/E67vtg3g1y

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Slyder Smith's New Rock Anthem Challenges Tech Control
SocialApr 10, 2026

Slyder Smith's New Rock Anthem Challenges Tech Control

Slyder Smith releases "Killing The Machine," a hard-hitting UK rock single about technology, control, and the fight to stay human. https://t.co/2mB6dNOcTy

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Eric Hirshberg's New Single Reflects Post‑Wildfire Resilience
SocialApr 10, 2026

Eric Hirshberg's New Single Reflects Post‑Wildfire Resilience

Singer-songwriter Eric Hirshberg releases "More Is Not The Answer," a deeply personal pop and Americana single written in the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires, serving as the title track from his forthcoming album. https://t.co/2kyEIKbzIX

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Randall Franks Drops Centennial Bluegrass Tribute on Charity Album
SocialApr 10, 2026

Randall Franks Drops Centennial Bluegrass Tribute on Charity Album

Randall Franks releases "Down Yonder Too," a bluegrass and Americana centennial tribute featuring Dom Flemons, Jim Lauderdale, and Ketch Secor, from the upcoming charity album 'A Zippedy Doodle Day: American Folk Songs.' https://t.co/xaKrDNQPmq

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Kelly Lang's Courageous Release of “HollyWould” Revealed
SocialApr 10, 2026

Kelly Lang's Courageous Release of “HollyWould” Revealed

Kelly Lang held "HollyWould" back for a while, and now that it's out, you'll understand why it took courage to release it. https://t.co/gNyBBl7dc9

By Eric Alper
TIDALS Unleashes Urgent Cinematic Rock Anthem on Power
SocialApr 10, 2026

TIDALS Unleashes Urgent Cinematic Rock Anthem on Power

TIDALS just dropped "When Heroes Speak," a cinematic rock anthem about power, manipulation, and the voices that cut through the noise. It's urgent, it's big, and it lands hard. https://t.co/g3L1NoDzaA

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Record Store Day 2026 Highlights Indie & Alternative Stars
SocialApr 10, 2026

Record Store Day 2026 Highlights Indie & Alternative Stars

Charli XCX. Selena Gomez. Ethel Cain. HAIM. The Last Dinner Party. Record Store Day 2026 has the alternative and indie side covered too. https://t.co/EZRQyVMfmW

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Discovery Still Sounds Futuristic 26 Years Later
SocialApr 10, 2026

Discovery Still Sounds Futuristic 26 Years Later

Daft Punk’s Discovery dropped 26 years ago and still sounds like the future. From 40-sample mosaics to anime space operas, here are 5 facts you probably didn’t know about the album that changed everything. https://t.co/xNCE45hkCh

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Red Headed Stranger: 5 Wild Facts That Redefined Country
SocialApr 10, 2026

Red Headed Stranger: 5 Wild Facts That Redefined Country

Columbia thought it was a demo. Willie called it a masterpiece. Here are 5 wild facts about Red Headed Stranger, the 1975 outlaw classic that rewrote country music’s rulebook. https://t.co/F6YAgKHz4z

By Eric Alper
The 10 Internet Giants That Vanished
SocialApr 10, 2026

The 10 Internet Giants That Vanished

Digg destroyed itself in 30 days. Yahoo Answers took an archive of accidental genius with it. And nothing has ever replaced StumbleUpon. The 10 websites that ruled the internet and then vanished. https://t.co/0UJ9Kez5oo

By Eric Alper
Isolated Beatles Vocals Reveal Early Harmony Magic
SocialApr 10, 2026

Isolated Beatles Vocals Reveal Early Harmony Magic

The Beatles’ Isolated Vocals for "P.S. I Love You" Reveal the Early Magic Behind the Harmony https://t.co/N1Kucxkaor

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Lennon's Isolated “Jealous Guy” Vocals Reveal Intimate Mastery
SocialApr 10, 2026

Lennon's Isolated “Jealous Guy” Vocals Reveal Intimate Mastery

John Lennon’s Isolated Vocals for "Jealous Guy" Offer a Stunning, Intimate Look at a Classic Performance https://t.co/4QzB81hHMz

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Make Your Spotify Pitch Cut Through Thousands
SocialApr 10, 2026

Make Your Spotify Pitch Cut Through Thousands

Spotify gets hundreds of thousands of pitches a week. Here's how to make yours stand out. https://t.co/x4oWfIVR3s

By Eric Alper
Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” Redefined Pop with Iconic Groove
SocialApr 10, 2026

Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” Redefined Pop with Iconic Groove

On this day in 1983, David Bowie hit #1 on the U.K. chart with "Let’s Dance." A Nile Rodgers groove, a Stevie Ray Vaughan solo, and a bold reinvention that lit up the world. https://t.co/dLovONkyxP

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Bob Dylan’s 1969 Nashville Skyline: Country Turn, Tender Hits
SocialApr 10, 2026

Bob Dylan’s 1969 Nashville Skyline: Country Turn, Tender Hits

On this day in 1969, Bob Dylan released 'Nashville Skyline,' trading his sneer for a smooth country croon. Featuring "Lay Lady Lay," a duet with Johnny Cash, and some of his most tender songwriting. https://t.co/2CLCY0K1x8

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Five Surprising Facts About Jaco Pastorius on Hejira
SocialApr 9, 2026

Five Surprising Facts About Jaco Pastorius on Hejira

Jaco Pastorius was virtually unknown when Mitchell put him on 'Hejira'. The man she wrote "Coyote" about had Dylan accompanying her when she first performed it. Five surprising facts about one of Mitchell's finest. https://t.co/uT9UbeE3eb

By Eric Alper
Slayyyter Lands First Billboard #1 with ‘Wor$t Girl’
SocialApr 9, 2026

Slayyyter Lands First Billboard #1 with ‘Wor$t Girl’

Slayyyter scores her first #1 on a Billboard chart as 'Wor$t Girl in America' debuts atop Top Dance Albums, while also entering the Billboard 200 at #22. https://t.co/CWx8RbVUmf

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ABBA's “Knowing Me, Knowing You” Penned While
SocialApr 9, 2026

ABBA's “Knowing Me, Knowing You” Penned While

ABBA wrote "Knowing Me, Knowing You" — one of pop's great divorce songs — while both couples were still married. Five surprising facts about 'Arrival', 50 years on. https://t.co/Q1omGCrr6I

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Raye's Sophomore Album Lands Top 10 on Multiple Billboard Charts
SocialApr 9, 2026

Raye's Sophomore Album Lands Top 10 on Multiple Billboard Charts

Raye’s sophomore album 'THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.' debuts across four Billboard charts, including #8 on Top Album Sales, while also reaching #11 on the Billboard 200 and landing in the top 10 on multiple genre charts. https://t.co/uaeonDF699

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Alex Warren's "Ordinary" Marks Second-Longest Top‑Five Run
SocialApr 9, 2026

Alex Warren's "Ordinary" Marks Second-Longest Top‑Five Run

Alex Warren’s "Ordinary" holds at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 after a 10-week run at #1, logging a 44th week in the top five, now the second-longest run behind Shaboozey’s "A Bar Song (Tipsy)". https://t.co/qCHCINiZ3Q

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Female Debut Hits Dominated Billboard for 5+ Weeks
SocialApr 9, 2026

Female Debut Hits Dominated Billboard for 5+ Weeks

Every Female-Led Debut #1 That Ruled the Billboard Hot 100 for 5+ Weeks "Choosin’ Texas" - Ella Langley "Drivers License" - Olivia Rodrigo "Truth Hurts" - Lizzo "Thank U, Next" - Ariana Grande "All About That Bass" - Meghan Trainor "Fancy" - Iggy Azalea feat. Charli...

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Ella Langley’s Debut Tops Charts Five Weeks Straight
SocialApr 9, 2026

Ella Langley’s Debut Tops Charts Five Weeks Straight

Ella Langley’s "Choosin’ Texas" holds #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a fifth week, becoming one of the rare debut #1 hits by a woman to lead for five weeks or more. https://t.co/T0WVX3v9Kn

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From TikTok Viral to Tiny Desk: Caamp's Long-Awaited Debut
SocialApr 9, 2026

From TikTok Viral to Tiny Desk: Caamp's Long-Awaited Debut

Caamp submitted a Tiny Desk Contest entry in 2016, didn't win, went viral on TikTok a decade later, and finally played the desk for real. They closed with "All the Debts I Owe." Worth every minute of the wait. https://t.co/1VvAjEtVSl

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Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts' Hits 3× Platinum, 3 Million Sold
SocialApr 9, 2026

Olivia Rodrigo's 'Guts' Hits 3× Platinum, 3 Million Sold

Olivia Rodrigo’s 'Guts' is certified 3× Platinum in the U.S. for selling 3 million copies, after debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 and becoming one of the biggest albums of the decade. https://t.co/Fj5huDTqcj

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Geese's Subtle Tiny Desk Set Highlights “Half Real”
SocialApr 8, 2026

Geese's Subtle Tiny Desk Set Highlights “Half Real”

Geese brought three songs from 'Getting Killed' to the NPR Tiny Desk and delivered one of the series' most understated and affecting sets in recent memory. "Half Real" alone is worth the watch. https://t.co/7wL7P8D5od

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John P. Kee Celebrates 40 Years Gospel at Tiny Desk
SocialApr 8, 2026

John P. Kee Celebrates 40 Years Gospel at Tiny Desk

Pastor John P. Kee brought a four-piece band and a seven-person choir to the NPR Tiny Desk for a nine-song gospel set that covers nearly 40 years of ministry. https://t.co/dmZxvzlaCd

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Ani DiFranco Teams with Dessa for 30th‑Anniversary Remix
SocialApr 8, 2026

Ani DiFranco Teams with Dessa for 30th‑Anniversary Remix

Ani DiFranco and Dessa have released "Shy (Dessa Remix)" for the 30th anniversary of 'Not a Pretty Girl,' now back in print on vinyl and CD with new 2025 remastering and a limited signed print edition. https://t.co/tIeuYfg1Ge

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