Eric Alper
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Freelance Music Publicist, SiriusXM Host, Shameless Idealist, I talk about music in the media. [email protected]
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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 [email protected]
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Musicians don't just sell tickets and alcohol.
They improve our mood, reduce stress, lessen anxiety, help us exercise, ease our pain, provide comfort, help us sleep better, reduce depression, help with memory loss, and create new ones.
So, thank you to those that play.
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Happy 85th birthday to Cliff Richard! The rock legend has sold over 250 million records and 21 million singles in the UK, making him the third best-selling artist in UK chart history—behind only The Beatles and Elvis.
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What's the best music documentary you've ever seen?
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Happy 79th birthday to Justin Hayward, voice and guitar of The Moody Blues. The man behind timeless hits like “Nights in White Satin” and the sound of symphonic rock dreams that never fade.
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On this day in 1994, "Pulp Fiction" hit the big screen.
Royale with cheese. Dancing with Mia. The briefcase glow.
A film so cool it changed cinema forever.
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Happy 51st birthday to Natalie Maines of The Chicks! The fearless Texas-born singer who turned country music on its head with powerhouse vocals, bold lyrics, and a rebel spirit that still shines.
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Think your music’s good? Let’s make sure the rest of the world knows it too. I’ll handle the press, you handle the hits. [email protected]
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Happy 47th birthday to Usher! From “Nice & Slow” to “Yeah!”, the R&B icon, dancer, and hitmaker from Atlanta redefined smooth. Eight Grammys, millions of fans, and still making us say U Got It Bad.
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When you feel down, what helps you feel better?
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Got a track that makes hearts race or chills appear. Send it. I’m building the ultimate all-genre playlist. Email [email protected] to get added. Listen now: zurl.co/jjW1T
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Tate McRae's "Revolving Door" is now Platinum in the U.S. for selling 1 million copies. A pop and Jersey club anthem about love's endless loops, it hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart and became a standout from 'So Close to What.'
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On this day in 1997, Green Day released 'Nimrod.' A wild mix of punk, folk, and ska, it gave us “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” and proved the band could grow up without losing their bite.
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Sometimes I like music more than I like people.
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On this day in 1969, John Denver released his debut album 'Rhymes & Reasons.' It featured “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” the song he first gave as a Christmas gift before it took flight around the world.
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On this day in 1988, Def Leppard made chart history as the first band to sell 7 million copies of two consecutive albums — 'Pyromania' and 'Hysteria.' Rock anthems, big hair, and even bigger numbers.
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Who’s the most underrated musician of all time?
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40 years ago today, INXS released 'Listen Like Thieves.' Their global breakthrough hit #1 in Australia and gave us “What You Need.” Four decades later, it’s back, remixed and remastered for a new generation.
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Tate McRae's "It's OK I'm OK" is now Platinum in the U.S. for selling 1 million copies. A bold, beat-driven anthem blending pop and R&B, it became her first #1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart and a global fan favorite.
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On this day in 1958, Thomas Dolby was born. The synth wizard behind “Hyperactive” worked with Joni Mitchell, Def Leppard, and Bowie at Live Aid — and helped make “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” sound divine.
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On this day in 1981, Prince released Controversy, with him performing lead and backing vocals, electric guitars, Yamaha CP-70 electric grand piano, Oberheim OB-X, ARP Omni, bass guitar, drums, Pearl SY-1 Syncussion, Linn LM-1, Korg Mini Pops SR-120, handclaps, producer, arranger.
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On this day in 1977, Genesis released their live double album 'Seconds Out.' Recorded in Paris, it marked Steve Hackett’s farewell and Phil Collins’ rise as frontman. A prog rock epic caught in transition and it still sounds great.