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Eric Alper
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Freelance Music Publicist, SiriusXM Host, Shameless Idealist, I talk about music in the media. Eric@ThatEricAlper.com
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Hey artists! Big news at Eric Alper PR! I started a new Spotify division to help people listen to your music, no matter what genre it is. I've been promoting music for 30 years and working on playlists for 10 years, and if you want to know more, email me at Eric@ThatEricAlper.com
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December 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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New releases. Deep cuts. Career-defining songs. I help turn them into stories people want to share. Eric@ThatEricAlper.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:05 AM
December 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In 2011, Rush drummer Neil Peart took over "Drum Solo Week" on Letterman to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Moving Pictures. Watch the late legend condense his eight-minute tour masterpiece into a five-minute clinic of power and precision. zurl.co/Big5I
Watch Neil Peart’s Iconic "Drum Solo Week" Performance on Letterman - That Eric Alper
In June 2011, the late Neil Peart delivered a masterclass in percussion during the inaugural “Drum Solo Week” on Late Night with David Letterman. Appearing to promote the 30th-anniversary edition of Rush’s seminal 1981 album Moving Pictures, Peart performed a “mentally edited” four-minute version of his legendary Time Machine Tour solo. The performance, which showcased […]
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December 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Gregg McKella debuts 'Songs from the Underground,' a collection of "space-folk" tracks written during his '90s London busking years. The album reflects his journey through city life and his successful recovery from prostate cancer. zurl.co/2th0X
Gregg McKella Releases Debut Solo Album 'Songs From The Underground' - That Eric Alper
Brighton-based singer-songwriter Gregg McKella has released his debut solo album, ‘Songs from the Underground’, a 17-track collection originally written during his years busking across London in the 1990s. Recorded and produced by Martin Litmus, the album features a unique blend of folk-driven rhythms and psychedelic blues that McKella has dubbed “space-folk.” The project, released on […]
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December 26, 2025 at 11:50 PM
December 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Beth Snapp returns to her Appalachian roots with the simple, sweet single "I Thought of You." Featuring members of Blue Highway, the track captures the beauty of memory and a quiet drive through the Virginia mountains. zurl.co/CtrlZ
Beth Snapp Embraces Her Roots With Bluegrass-Infused Single "I Thought of You" - That Eric Alper
Tennessee singer-songwriter Beth Snapp has released her latest single, “I Thought of You,” a heartfelt track that trades her signature “Popalachian” fusion for a stripped-back, traditional bluegrass sound. Inspired by a reflective drive along Southwest Virginia’s historic Crooked Road, the self-produced song captures the quiet intimacy of missing a loved one amidst the backdrop of […]
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December 26, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Blacklite District’s Kyle Pfeiffer unveils "Paper Towels," a cinematic shift toward mature songwriting. The noir-style video is already a film festival selection, setting the stage for his next major album in 2026. zurl.co/7KxMH
Blacklite District Enters Mature New Era With Noir-Inspired Single "Paper Towels" - That Eric Alper
Blacklite District, the prolific project led by Kyle Pfeiffer, has released its most introspective single to date, “Paper Towels.” Accompanied by a noir-inspired music video directed by Travis Boles, the track signals a significant artistic evolution for Pfeiffer, trading high-energy fusion for a more mature, atmospheric sound. The song draws deeply from Pfeiffer’s personal journey […]
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December 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
December 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Rock The Bells levels up for 2026, sailing to Jamaica on the massive Norwegian Joy with T.I., Public Enemy, and E-40. The five-day experience features legendary performances, a comedy slate, and elite DJs in a high-luxury family reunion at sea. zurl.co/zVNwM
LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells Cruise Returns In 2026 With Massive Ship Upgrade And Jamaica Debut - That Eric Alper
Following three consecutive sold-out years, Rock The Bells has announced the return of its premier hip-hop vacation, ‘Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience’, sailing November 1–6, 2026. This edition marks a massive evolution for the franchise, moving to the state-of-the-art Norwegian Joy, a vessel twice the size of previous ships, and extending the voyage […]
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December 26, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Randy Travis extends the More Life Tour through Spring 2026, featuring James Dupré and his original band performing his legendary #1 hits while Randy joins fans on stage. zurl.co/MtYO6
Randy Travis Extends Highly Emotional 'More Life Tour' Into Spring 2026 - That Eric Alper
Country music legend Randy Travis has announced a massive spring 2026 extension of his ‘More Life Tour’ following a record-breaking 2025 run that saw him perform for over 60,000 fans. The tour features Travis’s original touring band alongside special guest vocalist James Dupré, who delivers pitch-perfect renditions of iconic chart-toppers like “Forever and Ever, Amen,” […]
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December 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
December 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
At least 2 albums on the Roots Music Report’s Canadian Chart for the 311th straight week! Thank you to everyone at radio for their continued support!
December 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
A heartfelt thank you to all the stations who submit to the IMC for your incredible support of Diyet & The Love Soldiers and Mike Bern! It truly means the world to us!
December 26, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Who got a new pet over the holidays and can I see them?
December 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Ellie Walker finds her perfect footing on the new EP 'Balance', weaving together sharp storytelling and rich indie-folk arrangements. Stream the collection now and catch the BBC Introducing favorite live as she marks this major creative milestone. zurl.co/7AjbI
Ellie Walker Releases Introspective New EP 'Balance' - That Eric Alper
Cambridgeshire-based indie-folk artist Ellie Walker has released her highly anticipated EP ‘Balance’, a four-track collection that serves as her most personal and stylistically confident work to date. Following her acclaimed 2023 debut ‘Sink or Swim’, Walker spent 2025 releasing a series of singles that culminate in this project, which beautifully blends the warmth of acoustic […]
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December 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Depeche Mode’s cinematic journey ‘M’ and the ‘Memento Mori: Mexico City’ live album are out now. Grab the physical bundles today or catch the digital rental release, out now. zurl.co/qHyJ8
Depeche Mode Releases 'DEPECHE MODE: M' Film and 'Mexico City' Live Album - That Eric Alper
Depeche Mode has officially released the physical and digital editions of their landmark cinematic project ‘DEPECHE MODE: M’ alongside the accompanying live album ‘MEMENTO MORI: MEXICO CITY’. Directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, the documentary explores the profound intersection of the band’s music with Mexican culture’s relationship to mortality, captured during their record-breaking three-night […]
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December 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
December 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Theory of a Deadman is refueling with the 20th Anniversary Edition of 'Gasoline', featuring unreleased demos and acoustic hits. Stream the expanded collection now and watch the newly remastered 4K videos for "Santa Monica" and "No Surprise." zurl.co/lYNbp
Theory of a Deadman Celebrates 20 Years of 'Gasoline' with Expanded Anniversary Edition - That Eric Alper
Theory of a Deadman has officially entered a new decade of rock dominance with the release of ‘Gasoline (20th Anniversary Edition)’, available now via Roadrunner and 604 Records. Originally released in 2005, ‘Gasoline’ served as the band’s international breakout, propelled by the massive success of the heartbreaking anthem “Santa Monica”—a track famously inspired by the […]
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December 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Tom Waits and Anton Corbijn's legendary collaboration is back! Pick up the newly reprinted 'Waits/Corbijn' to explore three decades of iconic photography and exclusive "Curiosities" from Waits himself. zurl.co/Nh8GI
Award-Winning Visual Odyssey 'Waits/Corbijn' Returns To Print - That Eric Alper
Originally released in 2013, the critically acclaimed ‘Waits/Corbijn ’77–’11’ has returned to print in a stunning new edition, released on December 9, 2025. This visual odyssey chronicles the 35-year creative partnership between legendary musician Tom Waits and world-renowned Dutch photographer Anton Corbijn. Structured chronologically, the book features over 200 pages of Corbijn’s stark, evocative portraits […]
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December 26, 2025 at 10:35 PM
What is a song that shouldn’t be played at a funeral?
December 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Derek Shulman’s 'Giant Steps' is officially out now. Grab your copy to go behind the scenes of the signing of Bon Jovi and the legendary career of prog-rock icons Gentle Giant. zurl.co/s34Jc
December 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Cinderella’s legendary 1991 tour is finally coming to Blu-ray in stunning high definition. Experience the "Night Songs" and "Heartbreak Station" hits like never before on March 6th. zurl.co/mcw77
Cleopatra Entertainment to Release Digitally Remastered 'Cinderella: In Concert' on Blu-ray - That Eric Alper
Cleopatra Entertainment has announced the March 6, 2026, Blu-ray release of ‘Cinderella: In Concert’, a meticulously restored capture of the band’s high-octane 1991 Heartbreak Station Tour. Filmed while the Philadelphia quartet was at the absolute zenith of their global fame, the performance features the classic lineup of Tom Keifer, Jeff LaBar, Eric Brittingham, and Fred […]
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December 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM