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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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Eric Alper

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21 Nov 2024

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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Hilary Duff has a lot to celebrate this Christmas: sold-out arenas, a Billboard touring honour and a new five-song holiday EP. 'Holiday Things' even revisits "Last Christmas" from her 2002 album 'Santa Claus Lane'. zurl.co/PDTLG

zurl.coHilary Duff Brings Back Christmas Magic With 'Holiday Things' EP Featuring "Last Christmas" and Three New Songs - That Eric AlperHilary Duff is getting into the Christmas spirit, and she’s bringing a little piece of 2002 along for the sleigh ride. The pop star has released ‘Holiday Things’, a five-track EP featuring three new original songs, a fresh take on “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and a newly updated version of Wham!’s “Last Christmas” […]

Nine Below Zero are celebrating 50 years of British blues in 2027. Dennis Greaves and Mark Feltham are stripping things back for intimate acoustic shows filled with songs and stories from their remarkable career. zurl.co/d1PJO

zurl.coNine Below Zero Celebrate 50 Years of British Blues With Intimate '50th Anniversary Acoustic Tour 2027' - That Eric AlperNine Below Zero are celebrating 50 years of British rhythm and blues by returning to where it all began: two musicians, their instruments and a love of playing live. Founding members Dennis Greaves and Mark Feltham have announced their ’50th Anniversary Acoustic Tour 2027′, featuring intimate performances across the UK with songs, stories and conversations […]

What if System of a Down wrote Miley Cyrus' "Party in the U.S.A."? Mac Glocky and Anthony Vincent have made that glorious musical collision happen, complete with wild harmonies and some very Serj-style vocals. zurl.co/yE48J

zurl.coMac Glocky and Anthony Vincent Turn Miley Cyrus' "Party in the U.S.A." Into a System of a Down-Style Metal Anthem - That Eric AlperWhat happens when Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the U.S.A.” gets dropped into the wonderfully chaotic musical universe of System of a Down? YouTube musician Mac Glocky has teamed up with Anthony Vincent of Ten Second Songs to answer that question with a hilarious new reimagining of the pop hit. The video imagines how the song […]

Music travels, and your publicity can travel with it. I help artists share their releases with media outlets beyond Canada, including opportunities across the U.S. and internationally. Want to explore what's possible? Eric@ThatEricAlper.com

Jay-Z has spent years helping choose the Super Bowl halftime performers. On February 14, 2027, he'll headline the stage himself at SoFi Stadium. With 30 years of hip-hop classics, this is one massive full-circle moment. zurl.co/UfaBn

zurl.coJay-Z to Headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in 2027 - That Eric AlperJay-Z has spent years helping decide who gets to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show. Now he’s taking the stage himself. The 25-time Grammy Award-winning rapper and Roc Nation founder has officially been announced as the headliner of the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in […]

From London and Paris to Istanbul and Prague, Till Lindemann is bringing his solo show to 22 European countries in 2027. After selling over 200,000 tickets on his last European tour, he's raising the stakes again. zurl.co/CV2UX

zurl.coRammstein's Till Lindemann Announces Massive 'World Tour 2027' With 33 European Shows - That Eric AlperRammstein frontman Till Lindemann is preparing to take his spectacular solo performances around the world again, and his 2027 touring plans are enormous. The German singer has announced a new ‘World Tour 2027’ featuring more than 50 concerts, including 33 European performances across 22 countries. The European run begins October 2 in Riga, Latvia, and […]

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Over 48 million albums sold, 16 Top 40 hits and four Grammys. Now The Doobie Brothers are bringing their incredible songbook to Fontainebleau Las Vegas for a nine-show residency in 2027. What a way to celebrate! zurl.co/SLTqD

zurl.coThe Doobie Brothers Announce Nine-Show Las Vegas Residency at Fontainebleau in 2027 - That Eric AlperThe Doobie Brothers have spent more than 55 years making the kind of music that can turn an entire room into a singalong, and Las Vegas is about to get nine nights of it. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends have announced their first residency at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, bringing decades of hits […]

Two sold-out nights at Madison Square Garden, 28,455 tickets sold and seven new spring dates. Goose are bringing their live show to Georgia and Florida in April 2027, with $1 from every ticket helping local nonprofits. zurl.co/oy7cJ

zurl.coGoose Announce Seven Spring 2027 Shows in Georgia and Florida Following Sold-Out Madison Square Garden Triumph - That Eric AlperGoose are heading south for spring, and they’re bringing seven concerts to Georgia and Florida in April 2027. The Connecticut jam-rock favourites have announced a run featuring two nights in Alpharetta, three nights in St. Augustine and performances in Hollywood and Clearwater. It’s another exciting chapter for a band that recently sold out two nights […]

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Ten nights, one legendary New York theatre and a huge milestone for Tedeschi Trucks Band. Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks return to the Beacon in 2027, then head for Stagecoach and three nights at Red Rocks. zurl.co/a2zQi

zurl.coTedeschi Trucks Band Announce 10-Night Beacon Theatre Residency in 2027, Celebrating 84 Shows at the Legendary NYC Venue - That Eric AlperTedeschi Trucks Band are returning to one of their favourite stages for a milestone celebration that’s been years in the making. The Grammy-winning blues-rock ensemble has announced a 10-night residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre in March and April 2027, beginning with their 75th performance at the historic venue. By the time the final […]

Cowboy boots meet hip-hop beats as Flo Rida and Mitchell Tenpenny team up for 'Whistle & Whiskey' in 2027. From Duluth to Rochester, four arena shows promise big choruses, huge hits and nonstop party fun. zurl.co/WozKM

zurl.coFlo Rida and Mitchell Tenpenny Mix Hip-Hop and Country on 2027 'Whistle & Whiskey' Tour - That Eric AlperFlo Rida and Mitchell Tenpenny are about to find out what happens when a hip-hop party meets a country singalong, and they’re bringing Jay Webb along for the ride. The two hitmakers have announced their ‘Whistle & Whiskey’ Tour for February 2027, with four initial arena dates across Minnesota, Iowa and North Dakota. It’s a […]

Ryan Follesé nearly skipped the writing session that produced "Rock In The River." Now the heartfelt song introduces Ryan and Rory's debut 'The Whole 9 Yards', packed with love, faith, heartbreak and Friday-night fun. zurl.co/FLMYB

zurl.coRyan and Rory Go All In With Debut Album 'The Whole 9 Yards' and Heartfelt New Song "Rock In The River" - That Eric AlperRyan and Rory have figured out how to put a Friday-night party, a broken heart and a serious conversation about faith on the same country album. The Nashville duo have announced their 12-track debut full-length, ‘The Whole 9 Yards’, arriving February 19, 2027, through BBR Music Group and BMG Nashville. They’re celebrating the announcement with […]

Interpol returned to the tiny Mercury Lounge where they played in 2001, and now they're heading for 12 dates across Mexico and the U.S. in 2027. New songs, familiar shadows and Deafheaven on most U.S. bills. zurl.co/mONZk

zurl.coInterpol Bring 'This Mirror Weighs a Ton' to Mexico and the U.S. for 12 Shows in 2027 - That Eric AlperInterpol have always understood the power of a song that sounds like something is about to happen. Their guitars circle each other, the bass pushes forward, Paul Banks delivers a line with just enough mystery to keep you guessing, and suddenly you’re completely absorbed. The New York band will bring that unmistakable tension to Mexico […]

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Two albums in one year, nearly 120 released tracks and 20 years of chasing a sound. Colorado shoegaze duo A Shoreline Dream turn memory, love and the passage of time into their deeply personal new album 'Waiting'. zurl.co/YwQie

zurl.coA Shoreline Dream Turn 20 Years of Music, Memory and Sacrifice Into 'Waiting' - That Eric AlperA Shoreline Dream have spent 20 years making music that sounds like memories drifting through a wall of guitars. Now the Colorado shoegaze duo are asking a question that becomes increasingly difficult to ignore as the years pass: was all that waiting worth it? Their new album ‘Waiting’, available now through Latenight Weeknight Records, marks […]

Sugababes are bringing "Overload," "Round Round" and "Push the Button" back to UK stages in March 2027. Mutya, Keisha and Siobhán have eight shows lined up, plus a new self-titled album arriving February 12. zurl.co/bAmcE

zurl.coSugababes Announce Eight UK Shows for 2027 Ahead of New Self-Titled Album 'Sugababes' - That Eric AlperSugababes are getting ready to give the UK another dose of “Overload”, “Round Round” and “Push the Button”. The beloved British pop trio have announced eight concerts across Birmingham, Glasgow, London and Manchester in March 2027, just weeks after the release of their new self-titled album, ‘Sugababes’, on February 12. With Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan […]

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Rammstein's 'Live in Mexico City' is going BIG: a 142-minute concert film, Dolby Atmos audio, a 296-page deluxe photo book and four-LP coloured vinyl. Three unforgettable nights of industrial metal and fire. zurl.co/KObAn

zurl.coRammstein Bring 200,000 Fans, 23 Songs and Monumental Pyrotechnics to 'Live in Mexico City' Concert Film and Album - That Eric AlperRammstein are bringing one of their most spectacular stadium performances to cinemas and record collections around the world. The German industrial metal giants will release ‘Live in Mexico City’ on November 20 through Republic Records, capturing the grand finale of their 2022 North American Stadium Tour, when nearly 200,000 fans gathered across three sold-out nights […]

Chris Robinson, Joss Stone, The War and Treaty and Robert Randolph are joining forces in New Orleans on November 6. Tulane's 'The Tipping Point' celebrates 10 years of great music and student scholarships. zurl.co/I0tra

zurl.coChris Robinson, Joss Stone, The War and Treaty and Robert Randolph Lead Tulane's Star-Studded 'The Tipping Point' 10th Anniversary Concert - That Eric AlperNew Orleans knows how to throw a musical celebration, and Tulane University has assembled a particularly spectacular lineup for the tenth anniversary of its annual benefit concert, ‘The Tipping Point’. Chris Robinson, Joss Stone, The War and Treaty and Robert Randolph will lead an extraordinary gathering of rock, soul, blues and funk musicians at the […]

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Imagine Adrian Mole discovering Wire, Gary Numan and a room full of buzzing synthesizers. The Zaxons turn teenage awkwardness into sharp, melodic post-punk on "Adrian Knows," with a wonderfully retro Vancouver video. zurl.co/8Kc5g

zurl.coThe Zaxons Channel Awkward Teenage Years and Vintage Post-Punk on "Adrian Knows" - That Eric AlperVancouver’s The Zaxons have made a song for anyone who survived their teenage years by disappearing into books, records and their own imagination. The post-punk trio have released a new video for “Adrian Knows”, a standout from their current album ‘Videopticons’, inspired by one of British literature’s most gloriously awkward teenagers. With twitchy guitars, driving […]

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Zach Bryan’s ‘Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs’ debuts at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 65,500 units and 60.46 million streams. The 8-song project becomes his sixth Top 10 release on the chart.

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Christmas classics are getting a glitter-filled makeover. UMe is releasing liquid-filled vinyl editions of Bing Crosby, Sinatra, Nat King Cole, The Beach Boys and 'A Motown Christmas' on October 30. What a sight! zurl.co/W3Evs

zurl.coBing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and The Beach Boys Bring Christmas Classics to Sparkling Liquid-Filled Vinyl - That Eric AlperChristmas records have always been part of the holiday decorations, but Universal Music Enterprises is taking that idea rather literally this year. The label is launching its ‘Sparkling Holiday Liquid-Filled’ vinyl series on October 30, transforming five beloved Christmas collections into limited-edition records filled with liquid and shimmering gold or silver glitter. With music from […]

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A lost Michael Apted rock documentary has found its way home. 'The Long Way Home' follows Aquarium's Boris Grebenshchikov from Soviet underground fame to Western studios, with a remarkable new epilogue. zurl.co/liZrs

zurl.coMichael Apted's Lost Rock Documentary 'The Long Way Home' Returns With Bowie-Era Ambition, Soviet Rock and a Second Life - That Eric AlperImagine spending years making underground rock music in the Soviet Union, then suddenly finding yourself in a Western recording studio with members of Eurythmics, Chrissie Hynde and some of the most recognizable musicians in the business. For Boris Grebenshchikov, it happened during the extraordinary opening created by Glasnost, and filmmaker Michael Apted was there to […]

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Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for a third week, earning 75,000 units. Her “Expectations” remix with Chappell Roan helped fuel a 15% surge.

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K/DA are back with 'Firestarter'! Miyeon, Soyeon, Sophie Powers and Mimi Webb bring the 'League of Legends' supergroup to life, while 'Arcane' studio Fortiche delivers a spectacular new animated video. zurl.co/Nvh2r

zurl.coK/DA Return With Explosive 'Firestarter' EP and Action-Packed "Firestarter" Video Ahead of Worlds 2026 - That Eric AlperK/DA are back, and they’ve brought enough firepower to make the entire ‘League of Legends’ universe take notice. Riot Games’ virtual pop supergroup has released ‘Firestarter’, a four-song EP featuring returning vocalists Miyeon and Soyeon of i-dle alongside Sophie Powers and Mimi Webb. The release arrives with a spectacular animated video for “Firestarter” from Fortiche […]

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Allison Russell sings "Wheat Kings," Owen Riegling takes on "Boots or Hearts," and The Tragically Hip's own members join the sessions. The new cast album brings 16 beloved songs into a whole new theatrical world. zurl.co/ucKJB

zurl.coThe Tragically Hip's 'It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken' Musical Gets Star-Studded Cast Album Featuring Allison Russell and Owen Riegling - That Eric AlperThe Tragically Hip’s songs have always been filled with unforgettable characters, vivid places and stories that stay with listeners long after the music stops. Now those songs are telling an entirely new story. Universal Music Canada has released ‘It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken Original Cast Recording – A Musical With Songs by […]