Eric Alper 🎧

30 years in music PR. 10 years promotion music to Spotify playlists. From pop to punk. RnB to jazz, big to indie—I’ve worked with it all. My goal? Get your music heard. Let me help guide your next release. Email: Eric@ThatEricAlper.com for more details!

41 years ago today, Prince released “Raspberry Beret”—a swirl of pop, psychedelia, and teenage longing wrapped in the color of love. It hit #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, but for fans, it’s always been a #1 memory.

49 Winchester just released 'Change of Plans' and earned an ACM Group of the Year nomination in the same week. Produced by Dave Cobb, the album is out now via Lucille Records and MCA. zurl.co/92UlE

The Rolling Stones just dropped the video for "In The Stars," the lead single from 'Foreign Tongues,' arriving July 10. Directed by Francois Rousselet, featuring Odessa A'zion, and built with deepfake technology pulling the 70s-era Stones into the present. zurl.co/nmYkq

50 years ago today, The Rolling Stones hit #1 on the Billboard 200 with Black and Blue—their sixth U.S. chart-topper. With Ronnie Wood joining the lineup and “Fool to Cry” on the airwaves, the Stones kept on rolling with style.

Tony Ann's diamond-certified "Icarus" just got a full reimagining from French producer Drics, blending the original's haunting piano with immersive synth layers and a euphoric drop. Out now. zurl.co/lRbhW

BNYX just dropped his debut album 'GENESIS FM,' featuring Yeat, Peso Pluma, Kid Cudi, Don Toliver, Bizarrap, and more. He hits the road supporting Yeat on The LOVE/LYFE Tour starting July 17. zurl.co/crv1b

44 years ago today, Asia topped the Billboard Album Chart with their self-titled debut—a prog-rock supergroup turned chart-topping powerhouse. Nine weeks at #1, the best-selling album of 1982, and proof that sometimes, musical worlds colliding makes magic.

Gracie Abrams just dropped "Hit the Wall," the lead single from 'Daughter from Hell,' her third album arriving July 17. The video is out now, directed by Renell Medrano. zurl.co/VOrls

32 years ago today, Blur’s Parklife hit #1 in the UK—and Britpop was never the same. With “Girls & Boys,” “End of a Century,” and that iconic greyhound cover, Blur defined a generation.

31 years ago today, Supergrass released their debut album I Should Coco—a blast of Britpop joy, youthful energy, and cheeky charm. “Alright” became an anthem, and somehow, we’re still not over it.

Primus just dropped 'A Handful of Nuggs,' streaming now, with a 12-inch vinyl due July 22. The Claypool Gold Tour launches May 20, bringing Primus, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and the Frog Brigade together for one full evening. zurl.co/quFKE

Little Big Town just dropped "Hey There Sunshine," their first new music in 2 years. They'll debut it live at the 61st ACM Awards on May 17, streaming on Prime Video and Twitch. zurl.co/xz0YG

23 years ago today, June Carter Cash passed away. A force of country music, a gifted songwriter, and the heart of Johnny Cash’s world—her legacy still echoes in every love song and every Carter Family harmony.

Mötley Crüe are dropping a premium trading card collection in December, a five-album vinyl box set in July, and hitting 35 cities this summer on "The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins Tour." 45 years in and fully loaded. zurl.co/IfmWG

Chance the Rapper is taking 'Coloring Book' on the road for its tenth anniversary. The Coloring Book 10 Tour runs August 11 through October 11 across North America. Tickets on sale May 21 and details here: zurl.co/zMXV2

What's something you've learned to appreciate as you've gotten older?

The Revivalists just dropped "Razorblades and Runways," the latest from 'Get It Honest,' arriving July 24. The Get It Honest Tour runs through November, with stops at Madison Square Garden, Red Rocks, and more. zurl.co/RJQM9

A Perfect Circle just added Japan and Hawaii to the "Pacific Ring of Fire Tour," with Puscifer joining across the full international run. First shows in Australia and New Zealand in 13 years. zurl.co/PItvS

What song screams “I’m not doing okay”?

Puscifer just expanded the "Normal Isn't Tour" with a full European run, kicking off October 25 in Stockholm and closing November 12 in Dublin. First EU and U.K. dates since 2023. zurl.co/c1fOk