Unexpectedly Seamless Mashup Bridges 70s Folk and Grunge
Bill McClintock blends Al Stewart’s “Year of the Cat” with Nirvana’s “Come As You Are” in a mashup so smooth it sounds like they were always meant to be one song. https://t.co/iFSG8fBszH
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Hank Jr.’s “Country Boy” Hits 5× Platinum Milestone
Hank Williams Jr.’s "A Country Boy Can Survive" is certified 5× Platinum in the U.S., selling 5 million copies, after peaking at #2 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and becoming one of his signature hits. https://t.co/V5Ro13ZVq1
1964 Lambeg Drum Stick‑In: First Epic Drum Battle
Long before viral drum battles, there was the 1964 Lambeg Drum Stick-In in Banbridge—a thunderous BBC-covered showdown where the last drummer standing earned eternal bragging rights. https://t.co/vwnvLb6dRK
Sweet Petunia Releases Debut Album, Joins Ani DiFranco Tour
Sweet Petunia's debut album 'Foggy Mountain Mental Breakdown' is out now on Righteous Babe Records, and the Boston duo hits the road this April opening for Ani DiFranco on her Spirit of Love tour. https://t.co/TADC18rwhg
Commuter Drops Powerful Post‑Punk Collage ‘Mono’ Ahead of European Tour
Athens post-punk quartet commuter released "Mono," a collage of bureaucratic noise and family damage that lands with real force. A European tour follows in May. The sophomore album can't come fast enough. https://t.co/TnU5zuxzTD
John Summit's Experts Only Festival Returns Sep 19‑20
John Summit's Experts Only Festival returns to Randall's Island on September 19 and 20, with GRiZ, Prospa, LYNY, and a deep lineup confirmed. His album CTRL ESCAPE drops April 15. Last year sold out. Plan accordingly. https://t.co/ZHTdvbCDya
Tenementals' Video Revives Rare Spanish Prison Footage
The Tenementals released a video for "A Passion Flower's Lament," built around newly shot footage inside a Spanish Civil War prison where a Glasgow dissident signed his name on the walls. History this alive is rare. https://t.co/7UlYP00ZYi
Brett Young Announces Aug 27 Fallsview Casino Concert
Brett Young plays the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino on August 27. His blend of California cool and country sincerity made hits like "In Case You Didn't Know" impossible to ignore. Tickets go on sale April 10. https://t.co/Zv0l9l963A
Vote Now: 2026 Top of the Country Semi-Finals
SiriusXM and the CCMA opened public voting for the 2026 Top of the Country competition, with eight semi-finalists from seven provinces competing for a $25,000 prize and major stage appearances. Voting closes April 14. https://t.co/zFtEnMTLnW
Pitch Spotify Playlists Correctly: Avoid Common Mistakes
Want your song on Spotify playlists? There's a right way to pitch — and most artists are doing it wrong. Here's the step-by-step breakdown. https://t.co/lPCJKuGHtP
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Record Store Day 2026 Drops Massive Classic Rock Lineup
The Grateful Dead. Pink Floyd. Van Halen. Bruce Springsteen. The full Record Store Day 2026 release list is here and it's massive. https://t.co/qXoVOHSb46
Five Little‑Known Secrets Behind Dire Straits’ Iconic Album
5 Surprising Facts about Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits. One of the biggest albums ever, with stories behind every track. Read more: https://t.co/lAdiLctQ9R
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Earth, Wind & Fire Return, Supporting Hawaii Flood Relief
Earth, Wind & Fire return to Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu on June 13 for the Gracianna Concert Series, with a portion of proceeds supporting Hawaiʻi flood relief efforts. Tickets on sale April 10. https://t.co/KIBcbOnLBG
Sabrina Carpenter's Vinyl Singles Re‑Enter UK Top 40
Sabrina Carpenter’s "Taste" reenters the U.K. Official Vinyl Singles chart at #34 and "Please Please Please" returns at #38, as both tracks climb back into the top 40 bestselling vinyl singles. https://t.co/64f0PGvNJ9
Dogstar's Keanu Reeves Returns to Billboard After 25 Years
Dogstar, featuring Keanu Reeves, returns to the Billboard charts for the first time in over 25 years as "All In Now" debuts at #36 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. https://t.co/tnMbkp3goe
Michelle Forziati’s “Once More” Empowers Rising After Setbacks
Massachusetts alt-R&B singer Michelle Forziati drops "Once More," a warm, empowering single about finding the courage to get back up. Her music has been turning heads since 2023. This one takes it further. https://t.co/0WCMSSTs0U
Queen's “Greatest Hits” Hits 208 Weeks at #1
'Greatest Hits' by Queen returns to #1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart, reaching 208 weeks at the top, equal to 4 years, one of the longest runs in chart history. https://t.co/NhK5TzQV6D
The Game Releases Deluxe “The Credits” With Top Collaborators
Hip-hop heavyweight The Game drops 'The Credits,' the 12-track deluxe edition of his Gangsta Grillz tape, featuring 21 Savage, Swizz Beatz, Conway The Machine, and Benny The Butcher. 'The Documentary 3' is next. https://t.co/gD6VafMbrC
Sack's 25th
Dublin indie legends Sack bring 'Adventura Majestica' to vinyl for the first time on its 25th Anniversary. Orange pressing, never-released outtakes, and a Button Factory show on April 10th. The Charlatans' Tim Burgess is already a fan. You should be...
James Brown's Boston Concert Broadcast to Calm Post‑MLK Unrest
On this day in 1968, James Brown went ahead with a concert in Boston following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.. The city broadcast it live on television, urging residents to stay home and watch to help keep the peace....
Kate Bush Pioneered Wireless Mic, Freed Stage Movement
On this day in 1979, Kate Bush kicked off her first tour, becoming the first artist to use a wireless microphone - letting her sing and dance at the same time. https://t.co/R4OFpMR2Oh
Tiny Cameos That Changed Entire Shows
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Robyn's 'Sexistential' Lands First UK Top‑10 Album
'Sexistential' sees Robyn reach new heights three decades into her career, earning the Swedish pop pioneer her first-ever U.K. Top 10 album at #10. https://t.co/ez1J7oscxD
Stephen Pearcy Announces 2026 Undercover Tour and New Solo Album
Hard rock icon Stephen Pearcy takes "The Undercover Tour" on the road in 2026, with Warren DeMartini along for select dates and a new solo album on the way. Ratt's finest is nowhere near finished. https://t.co/cUlWhyv2mY
Rhino Unveils Definitive Dio “Heaven & Hell” Vinyl Box Set
Rhino Records documents Ronnie James Dio's final chapter with Heaven & Hell in a definitive new boxed set. Eight vinyl debuts, the complete Radio City Music Hall show on vinyl for the first time, and a story worth telling again....
FYA FOX Returns with Poignant Tribute Sweet Goodbye
Irish alt-pop singer-songwriter FYA FOX returns with "Sweet Goodbye," a poignant, pop-folk tribute to lost loved ones. Her first release since 2023, and worth every moment of the wait. https://t.co/ckEOJiFgBI
Tom Odell’s “Another Love” Hits 3.5 B Streams Worldwide
Tom Odell’s "Another Love" surpasses 3.5 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the 23rd song in platform history to reach the milestone, continuing its global resurgence years after release. https://t.co/dtEcMi5dnT
Get Canadian Airplay: PR Support for Independent Artists
If you're an independent artist trying to get your music heard in Canada, I can help. Traditional PR, radio pitching, press outreach — all of it. Let's talk. Eric@ThatEricAlper.com
Sweater Weather Hits 4.5B Streams, Ranks #3
The Neighbourhood’s "Sweater Weather" surpasses 4.5 billion streams on Spotify, now ranking as the #3 most-streamed song on the platform, continuing its resurgence more than a decade after release. https://t.co/YU4hBgTST2
MEEK's Debut EP Launches with Anthem “Fabulous”
Pop newcomer MEEK drops her debut EP via BMG, led by "Fabulous," an instant anthem road-tested at a Soho gay bar where the entire room joined in before the first verse ended. She's not lying about the title. https://t.co/XiJQo6feWk
30 Years of Music PR: Deep Dives & Tips Newsletter
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Phil Collins Reveals Secret Behind Iconic Drum Fill
Phil Collins on How He Came Up With the Drum Fill for 'In The Air Tonight' https://t.co/QlFcZARBij
Calibre 50 Scores 28th Regional Mexican #1, First Latin Airplay
Calibre 50 extends its record with its 28th #1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart as "Me Enamoré Solo" climbs to the top. The track also earns the group its first #1 on the overall Latin Airplay chart. https://t.co/QOPwLsP9A1
Elton John Drops Glow‑in‑dark Remix LP for Record Store Day
Elton John personally curated a glow-in-the-dark remix LP for Record Store Day 2026. Eight tracks, five vinyl debuts, three previously unstreamed cuts, and a lifetime of dance floor credibility behind every one of them. https://t.co/VfvHPQliA4
Kane Brown, Wiz Khalifa, Bret Michaels Headline Free Draft Fest
Kane Brown, Wiz Khalifa, and Bret Michaels headline the 2026 NFL Draft Entertainment Series in Pittsburgh, April 23 to 25. All shows are free to the public at the Draft Theater next to Acrisure Stadium. https://t.co/9lyk5EVbLV
Sevendust Unleashes Ferocious “Threshold” From 15th Album
Sevendust just dropped "Threshold," the second single from their 15th album 'One', out May 1 on Napalm Records. The claymation video is wild, the riff hits hard, and the band sounds as ferocious as ever. https://t.co/6Z5Vlje0Pf
Johnny Blue Skies Announces 29‑Date Mutiny Tour
Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds just announced the Mutiny for the Masses Tour, a 29-date North American arena run behind 'Mutiny After Midnight'. It kicks off September 4 in Austin and wraps Halloween night in Lexington, Kentucky. https://t.co/i2CDdnnDwI
Tyshawn's 'Man In The Mir' EP Drops Featuring Benny
Buffalo rapper Tyshawn just dropped 'Man In The Mir', a six-track EP featuring Benny the Butcher on the lead single "Too Sweet." It's out now, and it's worth your time. https://t.co/w4ygckEpwL
Smitt E. Smitty Releases Motor City Cover of Trick Wallace
Smitt E. Smitty and The Fezztones just dropped "Big Ass American Car," a Motor City-fueled cover of the late Trick Wallace's classic track. It's out now on FezzKoKo Records, and it hits exactly as hard as it should. https://t.co/S70nwPyfrm
Unexpectedly Brilliant Mashup Blends Queen with Eclectic Hits
DJ Cummerbund just dropped a gloriously layered mashup of Queen's "Fat Bottomed Girls" with Chumbawamba, Sade, Madonna, and more. It works better than it has any right to. https://t.co/KkuyXoJ7Xu
Joker's Republic Drops First Ska‑Punk Green Day Cover
Joker's Republic just covered Green Day's "When I Come Around" with producer Pete Steinkopf of The Bouncing Souls. It's the first of five ska-punk covers dropping this year, and it's out now on Punkerton Records. https://t.co/rvG12MpCKx
GosT Founder James Cody Lollar Dies at 46
James Cody Lollar, the visionary behind dark synthwave project GosT, has died at 46. Six albums, a sound unlike anyone else, and a legacy that burns bright. Rest in power. https://t.co/w4bJls2DFu
Hayden Thorpe Returns with Solo Wild Beasts Tour
Hayden Thorpe is performing the Wild Beasts songbook solo for the first time in nearly nine years. Three intimate UK dates this November mark the 20th anniversary of the band's first single. https://t.co/R2b6U7AC5E
Norman Feels' Originals Finally Stream After Decades of Sampling
Norman Feels' music has been sampled by Nas, DMX, Ghostface Killah, and Freddie Gibbs for decades. Now, for the first time, three original tracks from his catalog are streaming everywhere. This is long overdue. https://t.co/3Ktb1pZ6kk
Drama Dolls Unleash Cathartic Anthem Robot
Drama Dolls just dropped "Robot," the first single from their upcoming second album. The LA punk trio's new track is a cathartic, full-volume response to the everyday grind, and it delivers. https://t.co/A0IDB5StrH
Luke Combs Scores Fifth Country #1, Billboard 200 #2
Luke Combs lands his fifth #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart as 'The Way I Am' debuts atop the April 4 list with 101,000 units, while also opening at #2 on the Billboard 200. https://t.co/XJA8UisArs
Luke Combs Lands 27th Top‑10 with 14‑song Week
Luke Combs scores his 27th Billboard Hot Country Songs top 10 as "Days Like These" rises to #9, part of a massive week with 14 songs on the chart and 3 in the top 10. #2 "Sleepless in a Hotel Room" #4...