Bernstein discusses different transmogrifications or treatments of Bach’s works. After an organ recital of the Little Fugue, guest conductor Leopold Stokowski conducts his own transcription of the fugue for symphony orchestra. Other transmogrifications include Foss’ Phorion and a version of the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 performed by the New York Rock and Roll Ensemble. In […] The post Leonard Bernstein Introduces The Moog Synthesizer In 1969 appeared first on That Eric Alper ..read more

Billie Eilish has announced two album listening parties in support of her highly anticipated third studio album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, set for release on May 17. The free events presented by American Express, and produced by Live Nation, will take place on Wednesday, May 15 in Brooklyn, NY at Barclays Center in association […] The post Billie Eilish Announces Pre-Release ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’ Album Listening Events In New York City And Los Angeles appeared first on That Eric Alper ..read more

Universally-acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist Bruce Cockburn continues his worldwide tour in support of his latest album, O Sun O Moon, with the upcoming announcement of a new series of dates in the U.S. throughout the month of November. Tickets will be going on sale May 10th. In other Bruce Cockburn news, the master musician will be getting […] The post New Bruce Cockburn U.S. Tour Dates to be Announced in Continuing Support of Critically-Acclaimed Latest Album, ‘O Sun O Moon’ appeared first on That Eric Alper ..read more

In the 1960s, Greenwich Village was at the epicenter of the burgeoning folk music boom that was happening around the world, and a young Rory Block had a ringside seat to this evolution. With the release of her new album, Positively 4h Street: A Tribute to Bob Dylan, she gifts the sounds of that era […] The post Legendary Roots Music Guitarist and Singer RORY BLOCK Releases New BOB DYLAN Salute ‘Positively 4th Street’ On June 28 appeared first on That Eric Alper ..read more

Want to feel old yet forever young? Friday, May 10, marks the 50th anniversary of Andy Kim’s “Rock Me Gently.” Yes, that “Rock Me Gently”: “Rock me gently/ Rock me slowly/ Take it easy/ Don’t you know/ That I have never been loved like this before.” The one with the amiably loping beat that turns […] The post Andy Kim’s “Rock Me Gently” Turns 50 This Friday, May 10 appeared first on That Eric Alper ..read more

When bad love hurts you, it can really sting. The betrayal can cut deep and sometimes you feel the need to shame them for what they did. The Canadian /U.S. collaboration RENITA ZINTEL from Lethbridge, AB and RANDY LODDER of El Paso, Texas knows this personally but uses rock n’ roll to heal their wounds […] The post RENZITA’s Explosive Debut Single ‘Bad Bad You’ Strikes a Chord with Rock Fans Worldwide appeared first on That Eric Alper ..read more

Montreal-born, Toronto-raised queer pop artist Jennarie’s sophomore luscious jazz single “Stop (you can let it go),” is a vibey and motivational track and anchored by luscious vocals and a splash of jazz harmonies reminiscent of Yebba and Amy Winehouse. Jennarie first cut her teeth in the Toronto music scene, where she gained a powerful stage […] The post Queer Pop Artist Jennarie’s Jazzy Self-Love Anthem With ‘Stop (you can let it go)’ appeared first on That Eric Alper ..read more

After four decades in the music business, Glen Foster has earned the right to break any rule he wants. And this happy iconoclast shows no signs of compromise on “White Funeral,” a whimsically morbid country-blues number that appears on his latest album, the trend-bucking Unnatural Tendencies. Like a winking eulogy to a vanishing era, the […] The post Country Blues Guitarist GLEN FOSTER Releases “White Funeral” From ‘Unnatural Tendencies’ Album appeared first on That Eric Alper ..read more

SiriusXM is pleased to announce that Jennifer Witz, Chief Executive Officer, will represent the company at the 52nd Annual JP Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21 at 10:50 am ET and will be held at The Westin Boston Seaport District Hotel, Boston, MA. Interested parties can access a live webcast of the presentation […] The post SiriusXM to Present at the 52nd Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference appeared first on That Eric Alper ..read more

Sony Music Masterworks announces today a unique far-reaching partnership with versatile composer, sought-after musical collaborator and guitarist Bryce Dessner, who is also a founding member of Grammy Award-winning rock band The National. The newly inked partnership will see Dessner’s classical compositions released on Sony Classical, while sister label Milan Records will continue to be a home for […] The post Bryce Dessner Signs Extensive Partnership With Sony Music Masterworks For Soundtracks appeared first on That Eric Alper ..read more