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Lee Ranaldo reshapes 'The System' into a newly sequenced guitar album, adding unreleased material and contributions from Jim Jarmusch, Leila Bordreuil, Brian Chase and more ahead of its October 2 vinyl release. zurl.co/q1sjv

Lee Ranaldo Rebuilds 'The System' Into a Hallucinatory Guitar Album - That Eric AlperLee Ranaldo has pulled his soundtrack for ‘The System’ away from the screen and rebuilt it as a record with its own internal logic. The newly sequenced album adds previously unreleased music and reshapes the original film score into a wider study of guitar, drone, improvisation and tension. The digital edition is out now, with […]zurl.co

A great song gets someone's attention. A great story gets them to remember it. Let's make people care about both. Eric@ThatEricAlper.com

Swedish House Mafia and Lykke Li turn memory into motion on “Happiness Is So Sad,” a first-time collaboration produced with PARISI and Fred Again.. ahead of 2 massive Ullevi Stadium shows later in August. zurl.co/ZY32e

Swedish House Mafia and Lykke Li Find Memory’s Sweet Spot on “Happiness Is So Sad” - That Eric AlperSwedish House Mafia and Lykke Li have found the ache hiding inside a perfect memory. Their first collaboration, “Happiness Is So Sad,” turns that feeling into a sweeping electronic release built for the moment when joy and loss occupy the same room. Recorded in Stockholm, the single was produced by Swedish House Mafia, PARISI and […]zurl.co

Thomas Rhett is taking 'About A Woman (Deluxe)' and “The Soundtrack to Life Tour” to the U.K. next April, with arena shows in Manchester, London and Glasgow marking his first headline run there since 2018. zurl.co/UDEnc

Thomas Rhett Takes 'About A Woman (Deluxe)' and “The Soundtrack to Life Tour” Overseas - That Eric AlperThomas Rhett has 9 years of songs to catch up on with his U.K. audience. He’ll close that gap next April when “The Soundtrack to Life Tour” reaches Manchester, London and Glasgow for his first headline run in the region since 2018. The 2027 extension begins at Manchester’s AO Arena on April 22, followed by […]zurl.co

Strip away the instruments and Elvis Presley’s voice on "In the Ghetto" is even more powerful. Listen to the isolated vocals behind one of his most emotional performances. zurl.co/rj3Np

Taylor Dayne is heading to the Las Vegas Strip with a new residency at Harrah's Las Vegas. The five-show run celebrates a remarkable career filled with timeless hits, unforgettable performances, and one of pop's most iconic voices. zurl.co/kPZZJ

Taylor Dayne Brings Decades of Pop Hits to New Harrah's Las Vegas Residency - That Eric AlperTaylor Dayne is taking her unmistakable voice and hit-filled catalogue to the Las Vegas Strip with a brand-new residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas. Spanning five performances between November and January, the shows will celebrate one of pop music’s most enduring careers in an intimate setting built for unforgettable live performances. For Dayne, the residency represents […]zurl.co

Your next revenue stream might already be written. Learn how to create, publish, and sell sheet music online with the right tools and platforms. zurl.co/Nbho2

How To Produce Sheet Music and Sell It Online - That Eric AlperSo you’ve written a banger. Or a ballad. Or a banjo breakdown that deserves to echo through generations. And now, you’re wondering: “How can I turn this musical masterpiece into sheet music… and actually sell it?” Whether you’re a composer, arranger, or that one friend who actually knows music theory, you’ve come to the right […]www.thatericalper.com

Before alternative comedy had a name, Steve Martin was already rewriting the rules. Comedy Is Not Pretty from 1980 is a wonderfully weird mix of stand-up, satire, and surrealism that still feels fresh. zurl.co/VctqM

Steve Martin’s 'Comedy Is Not Pretty' From 1980 Is A Bold Blend of Satire and Stand-Up - That Eric AlperIn 1980, Steve Martin’s TV special “Comedy Is Not Pretty” showcased his unique brand of humor, blending surreal satire with sharp stand-up comedy. The special, renowned for its innovative and often absurd sketches, solidified Martin’s reputation as a comedic genius.www.thatericalper.com

The tour dates are booked. The van is packed. Now it's time to get people excited. Here are 10 simple, creative ways to build buzz before you hit the road. zurl.co/eSBNt

On this day in 1985, John Mellencamp released Scarecrow, the heartland rock classic that produced three Top 10 hits and became one of the defining albums of the '80s. Here are five facts you may not know: zurl.co/GeoRP

5 Surprising Facts About John Mellencamp’s ‘Scarecrow’ - That Eric AlperWhen Scarecrow hit shelves on July 31, 1985, John Cougar Mellencamp wasn’t just writing hits—he was writing history. With three Billboard Top 10 singles and a sound that bridged heartland rock and American protest music, the album became a cultural touchstone of the mid-80s. But behind the roaring success of “Small Town” and “R.O.C.K. in […]www.thatericalper.com

Public relations isn't sending one email to 5,000 people. It's knowing exactly who to contact, when they'll care, and how to get them interested. Lets' talk: Eric@ThatEricAlper.com

Touring musicians are making real money in the six weeks between tour legs, and it has nothing to do with merch. The rates, the platforms, and the one thing that gets you rehired every time: zurl.co/mBaNl

The Session Musician Pivot: Turning Your Chops Into A Second Income Stream - That Eric AlperBLOG POST Remote session work has quietly become a real, functioning market, and it’s built almost entirely around the dead time between tour legs. Platforms like SoundBetter and AirGigs connect musicians directly with producers and artists who need a specific part played on a specific track, and the whole exchange happens without anyone leaving their […]zurl.co

55 years ago today, James Taylor's "You've Got a Friend" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Written by Carole King, the Grammy-winning classic remains one of the most comforting and enduring songs ever recorded.

41 years ago today, John Mellencamp released Scarecrow, the heartland rock classic that produced three Top 10 hits. "R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A." peaked at No. 2, while "Small Town" and "Lonely Ol' Night" both reached No. 6, helping define an era of American rock.