Eric Alper

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Garth Brooks' 'Fun' Hits 2× Platinum Milestone
SocialMar 25, 2026

Garth Brooks' 'Fun' Hits 2× Platinum Milestone

Garth Brooks' 'Fun' has been certified 2x Platinum in the United States for selling 2 million copies, a strong showing for the album that features collaborations with Blake Shelton and Trisha Yearwood. https://t.co/E8uTPgaDEa

By Eric Alper
Jungle Unveils Fifth Album “Sunshine” And World Tour
SocialMar 25, 2026

Jungle Unveils Fifth Album “Sunshine” And World Tour

Jungle announce fifth album 'Sunshine' out August 14, lead single "Carry On" debuting today as BBC Radio 1's Hottest Record, and a global arena tour hitting North America, Europe, the U.K., and Australia. This is a big one. https://t.co/cRN5UdBRQu

By Eric Alper
Chance The Rapper, Father John Misty Headline Victoria Festival
SocialMar 25, 2026

Chance The Rapper, Father John Misty Headline Victoria Festival

Chance The Rapper, Father John Misty, and Modest Mouse headline Victoria's Phillips Backyard Music Festival on July 10-12, with Wolf Parade, Sudan Archives, Duckwrth, and more filling out three stacked nights. https://t.co/2fKtyYxhMS

By Eric Alper
Heated Rivalry Soundtrack Drops Vinyl/CD July 10
SocialMar 25, 2026

Heated Rivalry Soundtrack Drops Vinyl/CD July 10

The 'Heated Rivalry' soundtrack gets a full vinyl and CD release via Milan Records on July 10, featuring Feist, Wet Leg, Wolf Parade, t.A.T.u., and Peter Peter's complete original score. Pre-orders open March 26. https://t.co/QdOk1cVKR3

By Eric Alper
Foreigner Marks 50 Years with Epic World Tour
SocialMar 25, 2026

Foreigner Marks 50 Years with Epic World Tour

Foreigner announce a 90-plus date 50th anniversary world tour, a Broadway-style musical, a co-headline run with Lynyrd Skynyrd, and a concert film shot on Ellis Island. Fifty years in and still one of the hardest-working bands in rock. https://t.co/HlR9DFvyaO

By Eric Alper
Garth Brooks' Christmas Album Hits 4× Platinum
SocialMar 25, 2026

Garth Brooks' Christmas Album Hits 4× Platinum

Garth Brooks' 'Beyond the Season' has been certified 4x Platinum in the United States for selling 4 million copies, making it one of the best-selling Christmas albums in country music history. https://t.co/XslPmwC3tp

By Eric Alper
13 Shows That Redefined Live Music’s Possibilities
SocialMar 24, 2026

13 Shows That Redefined Live Music’s Possibilities

13 performances that didn't just fill venues, they changed what live music could be. From Monterey to the Super Bowl, these are the moments the stage became something else entirely. https://t.co/Q4UOS8Vjze

By Eric Alper
Disney's Live-Action Moana Trailer Drops, July 10 Release
SocialMar 24, 2026

Disney's Live-Action Moana Trailer Drops, July 10 Release

Disney's live-action Moana has a trailer, a release date, and Catherine Laga'aia announcing herself as a serious screen presence. July 10 can't come fast enough. https://t.co/pFDeDTJA84

By Eric Alper
Song Release Is Just the Beginning, Not the End
SocialMar 24, 2026

Song Release Is Just the Beginning, Not the End

Releasing a song is not the finish line, it is the starting point. Here is what emerging artists keep getting wrong about putting music out, and how to build real momentum. Read more: https://t.co/DhF0jOSCD0

By Eric Alper
Latto's "Sunday Service" Hits Platinum, Remix Boosts Buzz
SocialMar 24, 2026

Latto's "Sunday Service" Hits Platinum, Remix Boosts Buzz

Latto's "Sunday Service" has been certified Platinum in the United States, recognizing 1 million certified units for the fan favorite track that later got an all-star remix featuring Megan Thee Stallion and Flo Milli. https://t.co/tbJPwD8g1c

By Eric Alper
Jessie Murph's Debut Album Hits Platinum Status
SocialMar 24, 2026

Jessie Murph's Debut Album Hits Platinum Status

Jessie Murph's debut album 'That Ain't No Man That's the Devil' has been certified Platinum in the United States, a major milestone for the rising singer-songwriter whose collaborations with Jelly Roll, Teddy Swims, and Koe Wetzel helped drive the project...

By Eric Alper
Controversial ICP Album Goes Double Platinum After Disney Ban
SocialMar 24, 2026

Controversial ICP Album Goes Double Platinum After Disney Ban

Insane Clown Posse's 'The Great Milenko' has been certified 2x Platinum in the United States, a remarkable achievement for an album that was pulled from shelves by Disney within hours of its 1997 release before finding a second life on...

By Eric Alper
Gaga's 'Mayhem' Marks One Year, Fifth Billboard Milestone
SocialMar 23, 2026

Gaga's 'Mayhem' Marks One Year, Fifth Billboard Milestone

Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' has hit the 1-year mark on the Billboard 200, making it her 5th album to reach that milestone as the Grammy-winning era draws to a close with her final Mayhem Ball tour date set for April 13....

By Eric Alper
Pretenders' New Album Feels Timeless, Raw, and Unexpected
SocialMar 23, 2026

Pretenders' New Album Feels Timeless, Raw, and Unexpected

Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders came out of nowhere with a record that sounded like it had always existed. Raw. Hooky. Timeless. Here are 5 facts that’ll surprise you: https://t.co/GjLAbjU4Uw

By Eric Alper
Beatles' 1963 Debut Still Radiates Infectious Joy
SocialMar 23, 2026

Beatles' 1963 Debut Still Radiates Infectious Joy

This week in 1963, The Beatles released their debut album 'Please Please Me', a vibrant, infectious set bursting with energy, charm, and a sense of fun that still feels just as joyful today. https://t.co/nyoNd4sDCV

By Eric Alper
The Hives and The Chats Light Up Toronto History
SocialMar 23, 2026

The Hives and The Chats Light Up Toronto History

Photo Gallery: The Hives And The Chats At Toronto's History On March 23, 2026 https://t.co/GTygEArZkP

By Eric Alper
Bruno Mars Scores #1, 260‑week Streak Proves Lasting Catalog
SocialMar 23, 2026

Bruno Mars Scores #1, 260‑week Streak Proves Lasting Catalog

Bruno Mars debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 'The Romantic' while his 2012 classic 'Unorthodox Jukebox' hits an incredible milestone of 260 weeks on the chart, proving his catalog only gets stronger with time. https://t.co/x2Tkh4MiM3

By Eric Alper
Beatles' "Golden Slumbers" Re‑enters UK Charts
SocialMar 23, 2026

Beatles' "Golden Slumbers" Re‑enters UK Charts

The Beatles’ “Golden Slumbers” returns to the U.K.’s Official Singles Downloads chart at No. 72 and Official Singles Sales chart at No. 77, as renewed fan demand drives the classic back onto both rankings. https://t.co/xdBUsOfmFf

By Eric Alper
Copenhagen Duo Returns Strong with 100%WET Grimes Cover
SocialMar 23, 2026

Copenhagen Duo Returns Strong with 100%WET Grimes Cover

100%WET's cover of Grimes' "Delete Forever" is out now via Crunchy Frog Recordings. Maximalist, emotionally charged hypergaze from a Copenhagen duo back stronger than ever after a serious health setback. https://t.co/R8ZHZ3vZVH

By Eric Alper
Heidi Curtis Debuts Powerful Single “Siren” With Momentum
SocialMar 23, 2026

Heidi Curtis Debuts Powerful Single “Siren” With Momentum

Heidi Curtis' "Siren" is out now via AWAL. Powerhouse vocals, vivid songwriting, and a debut year that's already generating serious momentum. One of the UK's most compelling new voices, fully arrived. https://t.co/L6X31IoyTa

By Eric Alper
Autumn Fires Drop Infectious Pop‑Punk Single Gone By June
SocialMar 23, 2026

Autumn Fires Drop Infectious Pop‑Punk Single Gone By June

Autumn Fires' "Gone By June" is out now ahead of EP 'BLOOM.' via Marshall Records on February 25th. Infectious, emotionally charged pop-punk from a quintet with the instincts and the energy to go a long way. https://t.co/UN9tFsLyZh

By Eric Alper
Premier Jester Drops Retro‑Electronicore Single “Pac’d Out”
SocialMar 23, 2026

Premier Jester Drops Retro‑Electronicore Single “Pac’d Out”

Premier Jester's "Pac'd Out" is out now. Retro-tinged electronicore with attitude, massive hooks, and a debut album on the horizon. One of the UK's most energetic new heavy acts keeps raising the bar. https://t.co/zynOjUkw1N

By Eric Alper
Junkbreed Drops “Misantrophe” Video, New Track Out
SocialMar 23, 2026

Junkbreed Drops “Misantrophe” Video, New Track Out

Junkbreed's video for "Misantrophe" is out now. 'Sick Of The Scene' is out now via Raging Planet. Portuguese post-hardcore built on real conviction, and one of the underground's most vital heavy acts delivering at full force. https://t.co/0MOOZjg44U

By Eric Alper
Bruno Mars' "God Was Showing Off" Lands UK #67
SocialMar 23, 2026

Bruno Mars' "God Was Showing Off" Lands UK #67

Bruno Mars’ “God Was Showing Off” debuts at No. 67 on the U.K.’s Official Singles chart, giving him another hit from 'The Romantic' as strong fan support keeps multiple tracks from the album on the ranking. https://t.co/akkgLwkXgp

By Eric Alper
Tinsley Ellis Releases Raw Acoustic Blues Masterpiece
SocialMar 22, 2026

Tinsley Ellis Releases Raw Acoustic Blues Masterpiece

Tinsley Ellis' 'Labor Of Love' is out now, thirteen original acoustic blues compositions from one of the genre's most seasoned and soulful voices. Raw, honest, and built to last. https://t.co/JMB9e9Aeq7

By Eric Alper
Medieval Tavern Remix Turns Bon Jovi’s Hook Into Folk Triumph
SocialMar 22, 2026

Medieval Tavern Remix Turns Bon Jovi’s Hook Into Folk Triumph

Algal the Bard's Medieval tavern cover of Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" is out now. Bouzouki, whistle, lute-guitar, and one of rock's greatest hooks. It works better than it has any right to. https://t.co/GBC9YMlyjn

By Eric Alper
Resale Price Caps Look Simple, But Market Complexity Awaits Ford
SocialMar 22, 2026

Resale Price Caps Look Simple, But Market Complexity Awaits Ford

A cap on resale prices sounds simple. The market it is up against is anything but. Here is what the Ford government is walking into. https://t.co/9SkPlMvsgj

By Eric Alper
Olivia Dean's "Man I Need" Sets
SocialMar 21, 2026

Olivia Dean's "Man I Need" Sets

Olivia Dean’s "Man I Need" earns an 18th week at #1 on Australia’s ARIA Singles Chart, becoming the second-longest running #1 since 1983 and surpassing both "Stay" and "Ordinary," which each spent 17 weeks on top.

By Eric Alper
Canada’s Social Media & Marketing Jobs Hiring Now
SocialMar 21, 2026

Canada’s Social Media & Marketing Jobs Hiring Now

New jobs just dropped. Social media, marketing, media buying, and more roles across Canada are hiring right now. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to apply, this is it. Browse the full list now. https://t.co/hswAhZliaW

By Eric Alper
SiriusXM Show Features Legendary Rockers and Rising Star
SocialMar 21, 2026

SiriusXM Show Features Legendary Rockers and Rising Star

My SiriusXM show: Interviews with legendary rockers The Romantics and 54-40, Chris Entwisle, author of ‘The Visual Language of Prestige Records,’ and rising star Irish Millie. Sat 8am & 2pm, Sun 12pm, Wed 2pm & 7pm (all ET), Channel 167...

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Rock ’N’ Roll Debuted on Screen 71 Years Ago
SocialMar 19, 2026

Rock ’N’ Roll Debuted on Screen 71 Years Ago

71 years ago today, rock and roll hit the big screen. Blackboard Jungle premiered in New York City, opening with Bill Haley & His Comets’ "Rock Around the Clock," the first time rock and roll powered a major film and...

By Eric Alper
Glam Rock's Glitter Revolution: 10 Must‑Hear Anthems
SocialMar 19, 2026

Glam Rock's Glitter Revolution: 10 Must‑Hear Anthems

Glam rock was a glitter-fueled revolution. From Bowie to Bolan, Sweet to Suzi, here are 10 of the best glam rock songs that prove more is always more. 🎸✨ https://t.co/Cbm2oYtSWg

By Eric Alper
Six-Hour Stretch Turns Eno's Airport Music Into Deep Meditation
SocialMar 19, 2026

Six-Hour Stretch Turns Eno's Airport Music Into Deep Meditation

What happens when Brian Eno’s Music for Airports is time-stretched to six hours? Even more serene, hypnotic, and immersive than before. Originally meant to ease airport stress, now it’s perfect for deep focus or meditation. Listen here: https://t.co/X3bkpeCcIs

By Eric Alper
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...

By Eric Alper
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

By Eric Alper
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

By Eric Alper
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

By Eric Alper
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

By Eric Alper
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...

By Eric Alper
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

By Eric Alper
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

By Eric Alper
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

By Eric Alper
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

By Eric Alper
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

By Eric Alper
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

By Eric Alper
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

By Eric Alper
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

By Eric Alper
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

By Eric Alper
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

By Eric Alper