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Thomas Rhett Adds Three New Summer Tracks to ‘About a Woman,’ Featuring Tucker Wetmore

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Thomas Rhett Adds Three New Summer Tracks to ‘About a Woman,’ Featuring Tucker Wetmore

Multi-Platinum country star Thomas Rhett is kicking off a summer of music by adding three fresh tracks to his acclaimed seventh album and “best work yet” (Country Living) ABOUT A WOMAN. Steeped in the same awestruck magic-but with even more fleet-footed feel-good energy-the master entertainer matches charisma and craftsmanship in equal measure.

On the slow-grooving summertime strut “Small Town Girls” featuring tourmate Tucker Wetmore, the plucky roots-R&B sway of “I’m That Guy,” and the thumping beats of the steel-and-synth disco daydream, “Dance With You,” Thomas Rhett continues to practice mood-boosting sonic abandon, giving passion a new soundtrack. Fans can listen to all three songs as a part of ABOUT A WOMAN (FROM A SMALL TOWN) and can expect more new music to be released in the coming months.

“It’s always been a dream of mine to continuously put music out,” explained Thomas Rhett. “When we were deciding what to include on ABOUT A WOMAN last year, I had about 30 songs we were picking between. We landed on the 14 that came out in August knowing we could keep releasing more of the others. These three are feel good summer songs that the band and I have already started rehearsing for tour, and to sing ‘Small Town Girls’ with Tucker every night is going to be a blast. I’m looking forward to putting out more throughout the summer!”

Morgan Wallen Previews New Album ‘I’m The Problem’ With Emotional Track “Superman” for His Son

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Morgan Wallen Previews New Album ‘I’m The Problem’ With Emotional Track “Superman” for His Son

With one week remaining until the release of his full-length, fourth studio album, I’m The Problem, Morgan Wallen is offering fans one final taste of the upcoming project with the release of the highly-anticipated song dedicated to his son, “Superman,” available now.

Wallen originally teased the up-tempo ballad, which he co-wrote alongside Ryan Vojtesak, John Byron, Blake Pendergrass and James Maddocks, on Instagram in February. The clip instantly drew excitement from fans, with Billboard praising its “self-aware lyrics.”

Wallen opened up about the song on Theo Von’s This Past Weekend stating, “I’ve tried so many times to write a song like that for him, and it always fell flat. I also didn’t want to write a song to him that was all sappy and slow, and just what you would expect a dad’s son song to be. That song has been written plenty enough and I wanted it to keep a little bit of my sound and my swag and just to be honest. And I feel like we accomplished that when we wrote it.”

I’m The Problem combines Wallen’s country, cross and dirt-rock influences, and features collaborations with pop superstars Post Malone and Tate McRae, plus close friends Eric Church, ERNEST and HARDY.

The album opens with the title track, “I’m The Problem,” a cutting double-edged confession that reveals the complexities of a relationship at its lowest point. It concludes with “I’m A Little Crazy,” a quiet, self-reflective song that looks inward while examining the world outside. Between all of that, Wallen displays his ability to reach listeners on a granular level.

While Wallen co-wrote 22 of the tracks on the album, he tapped into 49 songwriters, curating a tracklist that’s both deeply personal and resonant, while viewing life events through a different lens than he’s used in the past.

I’m The Problem on vinyl & CD will be available for purchase on MorganWallen.com. Additionally, a special collector’s edition vinyl featuring a collectable hunting ID and CD with a collectable fishing ID will be available only at Target. Pre-order now.

The upcoming project sparked Wallen’s 2025 I’m The Problem Tour. Kicking off June 20 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, Wallen’s 20-show run will include stops in Seattle, Washington; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Toronto, Ontario and more. With a second stop recently added in Madison, Wisconsin, Wallen’s appearances will mark the first time an artist has played two consecutive nights at Camp Randall Stadium.

A rotating lineup of guests including Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett and Koe Wetzel join in direct support with Gavin Adcock, Corey Kent, Ella Langley and Anne Wilson as first-of-three across select dates. Coupled with Wallen’s Sand In My Boots Festival and a special one-night-only album release celebration show May 28 at Roundhouse in London, these 22 shows are the only place to see the superstar in 2025.

Dan Wilson Explores LA Streets and Psychedelic Mushrooms on New Instrumental Album ‘Good Night, Los Angeles’

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Dan Wilson Explores LA Streets and Psychedelic Mushrooms on New Instrumental Album ‘Good Night, Los Angeles’

GRAMMY-winning musician, songwriter, and producer Dan Wilson released his new album good night, los angeles, his debut instrumental album born out of a regular series of Sunday evening recordings he would post to social media. The album’s 18 solo piano instrumentals feature titles taken from street names in his adopted home city of Los Angeles, CA.

Along with the album, Wilson released a full album visualizer by art director Yazz Alali and illustrator/animator Sarah Nelson, who paired the music with hypnotic animations of mushrooms growing and interacting, their mycelium spreading out through the soil and entangling together to create increasingly complex neural networks.

“These tracks are all named after streets that are important to me in LA,” explains Wilson. “Each of them has a video attached to it that depicts a native Californian mushroom species in its natural (or psychedelic) habitat. The videos are by Sarah Nelson, who is a scientific illustrator by day. But by night, apparently she paints freaky pictures of psychedelic mushrooms.”

This week, Wilson spoke with SPIN Magazine about the songs that inspire his work as a GRAMMY-winning songwriter and his new record, which they called “an album that captures the quietude of Wilson’s Sunday nights and makes it transportable.” Wilson also spoke with Bobby Bones on the BOBBYCAST who called him “one of the best songwriters of this generation.”

Recorded entirely on a 1918 Vose & Sons upright piano that was found on the streets of Hollywood, the record marks Wilson’s first instrumental release and offers a rare glimpse into the award-winning songwriter’s raw, unvarnished creative process.

An instrumental piano album may seem like an unlikely project for an artist so known for his way with words, who last year alone received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song (“It Never Went Away”), won his first CMA Award for Song of the Year (“White Horse”) and took home the GRAMMY for Country Song of the Year (“White Horse). But in the end, the result is classic Wilson: an evocative work of deep emotion and thoughtful beauty, one crafted purely for the love of the creation and shared in the hopes of forging meaningful connection.

“Lyrics are always the greatest challenge for me as a writer, so to devote a whole project to instrumental pieces was really liberating,” Wilson explains. “It also allowed me to tap into the kind of wistful, early 20th century piano music that I’ve always loved but never really had the room to explore in my own work.”

Steve Albini’s Closet Opens: Thousands of Rare Items from a Sonic Pioneer Now Up for Sale

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Steve Albini’s Closet Opens: Thousands of Rare Items from a Sonic Pioneer Now Up for Sale

For decades, Steve Albini made noise — unforgettable, uncompromising, and deeply influential noise. Whether he was fronting Shellac or Big Black, or behind the boards shaping iconic records like Nirvana’s In Utero, PJ Harvey’s Rid of Me, or the Pixies’ Surfer Rosa, Albini didn’t just record music — he reshaped its possibilities. Now, a year after his sudden passing in May 2024 at age 61, fans have a rare chance to bring home a piece of his world.

A new website, Steve Albini’s Closet, launched in May 2025, is offering a curated treasure trove of Albini’s personal collection. Administered by music writer and former Forced Exposure editor Byron Coley, the sale features everything from books, tapes, singles, and LPs to zines, shirts, posters, original art, and curious oddities labeled “enthusiasms” and “mysterious bargains.” Each item comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Coley himself.

No algorithm. No theme. No grand design. Just an ever-unfolding, weekly stream of weird, wild, and wonderfully obscure stuff — straight from the home of a fiercely independent music legend. Around 100 to 200 new items will be added to the site every Friday for the next year, with proceeds supporting Albini’s estate.

There are roughly 4,000 items waiting their turn, sitting quietly in stacks and corners — much like Albini’s own approach to fame. This is a slow-motion unveiling of a mind that collected not for clout, but out of passion. Passion for sound, for scenes, for the overlooked and the undervalued.

Albini preferred the term engineer over producer. He didn’t believe in polish for polish’s sake. He believed in authenticity, ethics, and helping artists make the record they wanted to make. That same spirit runs through this project: raw, real, and reverent. For fans, collectors, and musicians alike, Steve Albini’s Closet isn’t just a merch table — it’s a time capsule from one of music’s most principled and fascinating figures.

Top Paraphrasing Tools For Students

Eric Alper
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By Mitch Rice

Originality and uniqueness hold a great deal when writing academic papers, such as assignments, essays, papers, reports, coursework, and tasks. They showcase the research depth, writing quality, and critical thinking of students. Maintaining originality can be challenging due to the presence of plagiarism detectors. However, it can be effortlessly done by using a high-quality paraphrasing tool. 

After extensive research and exploration, we have brought the top paraphrasing tools for students. 

Top 6 Paraphrasing Tools For Students

The top paraphrasing tools for students are given below: 

  • Research Prospect Paraphrasing Tool

The Research Prospect paraphrasing tool is an advanced tool designed for students and academics to rewrite their texts. It significantly enables them to maintain the original meaning. This tool is an ideal choice if you’re seeking to avoid plagiarism in your academic papers, as it provides alternative phrasing and sentence structures. This tool employs AI and natural language processing to generate paraphrased text. 

The key features of the Research Prospect paraphrasing tool are: it is free of cost, easy to use, and doesn’t require any registration. Apart from providing simple synonym replacement, this tool improves clarity, readability, and precision in academic papers. 

PROS

  • Helps in avoiding plagiarism 
  • Improves clarity and readability 
  • Free-to-use

CONS

  • Quality can vary (may require editing)
  • Lack of advanced features

  • Quillbot

Quillbot is an AI-powered tool that provides excellent paraphrasing functions. It significantly allows students and academics to rewrite text in various modes, such as Standards, Fluency, Creative, and Academic. Upon selecting a specific mode, it automatically adjusts the level of changes and synonyms used. Want to enhance your writing fluency, grammar, and vocabulary? Quillbot is your go-to platform. 

PROS

  • Offers multiple writing modes
  • Provides a summarisation tool
  • Offers browser extensions 

CONS

  • The free version has limitations
  • Accuracy may vary 

  • Grammarly 

Grammarly is the most widely used writing assistant. It helps students check for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, engagement, and delivery errors. Moreover, it also offers paraphrasing features by providing suggestions fr improving sentence structures, word choice, and overall writing styles. Grammarly uses AI that provides content-specific recommendations and can adapt suggestions according to the user’s targeted audience. 

PROS

  • Offers plagiarism detection
  • Integrates with multiple platforms 
  • Improves clarity and precision 

CONS

  • The free version has limitations
  • Can sometimes flag correct phrases

  • Ahrefs

Ahrefs is widely used for comprehensive SEO, keyword research, competitor analysis, backlink checking, and site audits. However, it also offers various AI writing tools, including a paraphrasing tool. This tool is especially designed for content creators and marketers who aim to rephrase their written content for SEO purposes or to generate variations of existing text. Want to integrate SEO and paraphrasing? Ahrefs is your perfect option. 

PROS

  • Quick and efficient outputs
  • Free-of-cost output 
  • Integration with Ahrefs tools 

CONS

  • Lacks advanced features
  • Quality is less sophisticated 

  • Jasper AI

Jasper AI is a powerful AI writing assistant that helps students not only generate well-written academic papers but also efficiently paraphrase them. Its AI models have read millions of online magazines, journals, publications, and databases. It thoroughly knows the style of human-written text. When text is pasted into it, it efficiently rephrases and improves words, sentences, and paragraphs. 

PROS

  • Improves existing text quality
  • Overcomes writer’s block  
  • Multiple writing templates 

CONS

  • Expensive for students
  • Lack of a unique writing voice

  • Ref-n-Write

Ref-n-Write is also an excellent paraphrasing tool for improving text in assignments, essays, and papers. It offers integration with MS Word. It has an extensive phase bank of academic language and tools for paraphrasing and rewording. It significantly helps users improve their academic writing style and ensure their work is original and unique. It is widely used to avoid plagiarism and other ethical concerns. 

PROS

  • Integration with MS Word
  • Appropriate language use 
  • Tailored for academic writing

CONS

  • Complex for non-academic users
  • May require a subscription or purchase

Benefits of Using Paraphrasing Tools

Here are the benefits of using paraphrasing tools: 

  • Enhanced Writing Efficiency: Paraphrasing tools are crucial for quickly rephrasing sentences and paragraphs, saving valuable time and effort. They also streamline the academic writing process. 
  • Improved Clarity and Readability: Paraphrasing tools efficiently simplify complex sentences and enhance their readability. Readers require less focus to read a paraphrased text. 
  • Reduced Plagiarism: Paraphrasing tools are also helpful for users to express their ideas in their own words, minimising the risk of plagiarism. They add creativity and originality to text in no time. 

Best Way to Get Plagiarism-Free Academic Papers

The best way to get unique, original, and human-written academic papers is by consulting professional academic writers. They are well-versed in all academic disciplines and topics, enabling them to write detailed and systematic papers. Moreover, they are adept at creative writing and proofreading skills, which are integral to writing plagiarism-free papers.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

MoonX: BYDFi’s On-Chain Trading Engine — A Ticket from CEX to DEX

Eric Alper
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By Mitch Rice

As centralized exchanges and On-chain Trading edge closer to integration, global crypto trading platform BYDFi has officially launched MoonX, a powerful new on-chain trading engine. Positioned as a “ticket to the DEX world” for CEX users, MoonX simplifies DeFi access and marks the beginning of BYDFi’s dual-engine strategy.

CEX vs. DEX: From Competition to Integration

With meme coins, airdrops, and early-stage tokens gaining traction, on-chain markets have become a high-growth arena for crypto users. But wallet setup, gas fees, and cross-chain operations remain hurdles for mainstream CEX users.

At the same time, CEXs are increasingly limited in capturing early-stage or long-tail assets. The industry is clearly shifting: CEXs and DEXs are no longer separate silos—they are becoming complementary systems. MoonX is BYDFi’s answer to this evolution.

MoonX: The Gateway to On-Chain Trading

MoonX isn’t another exchange or wallet; it’s a lightweight entry point to Web3 trading. It retains the security and user familiarity of CEXs while unlocking the asset diversity and potential of DeFi.

For Example: a user discovers a trending meme coin on social media and wants to copy a whale trade. Traditionally, that would involve switching wallets, acquiring gas, copying contract addresses, and navigating multiple DEX interfaces. With MoonX, there’s no wallet setup, no gas fees, no chain switching—just one BYDFi account and a single tap to execute.

MoonX delivers a Web2-level user experience tailored for a Web3 world:

  1. Access to Over 500,000 Meme Coins
  • Aggregates liquidity from multiple platforms like Pump.fun, Raydium, PancakeSwap, and more.
  • Currently supports Solana and BNB Chain, with plans to expand to additional major blockchains.
  1. Built-In Trading Intelligence
  • Integrates smart strategies and smart money copy trading.
  • Millisecond-level execution, optimized for high-frequency Degen Traders.
  1. Security-First On-Chain Infrastructure
  • Hybrid custody ensures users don’t manage private keys but still retain asset control.
  • Co-built with Safeheron using MPC + TEE for institutional-grade protection.
  • Integrated with GoPlus for real-time contract risk scanning and alerts.

BYDFi: Entering the Dual-Engine Era

MoonX is more than a product update—it’s the start of BYDFi’s CEX + DEX dual-engine architecture. Users can now manage centralized and on-chain assets within one unified account framework.

By combining liquidity, strategy tools, and advanced security, MoonX goes beyond trend-chasing. It’s building a foundation for trading early-stage, long-tail assets with optimized on-chain efficiency.

Michael, Co-Founder of BYDFi, stated:

 “MoonX is more than a new feature—it could shape a new standard: a scalable Web3 onboarding system that starts with a CEX front-end and runs on a DEX backend, designed for frictionless asset flow.”

He added:

 “MoonX merges the best of both worlds—CEX performance and DEX freedom—so that anyone can participate in smart on-chain trading. Web3 shouldn’t be exclusive to experts. It should be a finance layer open to all.”

About BYDFi

Founded in 2020, BYDFi serves over 1,000,000 users across 190+ countries. Its product lineup includes spot, derivatives, copy trading, and now on-chain trading via MoonX.

In 2023, BYDFi was recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 10 Global Crypto Exchanges. In 2025, it partnered with Ledger to launch a co-branded hardware wallet, reinforcing user self-custody and asset security.

BYDFi is committed to providing a world-class crypto trading experience for users. BUIDL Your Dream Finance.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

The 10 Most-Streamed Songs on Spotify (As of May 2025)

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The 10 Most-Streamed Songs on Spotify (As of May 2025)

You can argue about taste, genre, or what the best song of the decade is. But when it comes to sheer numbers? The scoreboard doesn’t lie — Spotify streams are music’s new gold standard. These songs took over earbuds, car rides, playlists, and stadiums. Here are the 10 most-streamed songs of all time on Spotify, freshly updated for May 2025, with billions of streams behind them and still going strong.

“Blinding Lights” – The Weeknd (4.828B streams)
A synth-pop juggernaut that took the ’80s sound and blasted it into the 2020s. Released in 2019, it powered Super Bowl halftime shows, TikTok trends, and a relentless stream of rewinds. The Weeknd holds the crown — this is the most-streamed song in Spotify history.

“Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran (4.349B streams)
A record-breaker, wedding-staple, and gym-playlist MVP. Released in 2017, this track ruled Spotify longer than any other before being dethroned. It’s catchy, global, and made Ed Sheeran a streaming legend.

“Someone You Loved” – Lewis Capaldi (3.895B streams)
A heartbreaker that turned Lewis Capaldi into a household name. This emotional piano ballad connected on a universal level, soundtracking breakups, healing, and everything in between.

“Starboy” – The Weeknd & Daft Punk (3.881B streams)
The Weeknd makes another appearance — this time with robotic royalty Daft Punk. A sleek, moody anthem of transformation, “Starboy” helped cement his image and sound in the streaming era.

“As It Was” – Harry Styles (3.867B streams)
A solo triumph that turned Styles into a full-on pop powerhouse. Released in 2022, this introspective yet infectious song became a cultural reset and just might take over the #1 spot in a year or so, continuing to dominate both charts and vibes.

“Sunflower” – Post Malone & Swae Lee (3.806B streams)
Originally made for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, it became one of the most chill-yet-unstoppable hits ever. Equal parts pop, rap, and pure sunshine, this one just keeps growing.

“Sweater Weather” – The Neighbourhood (3.757B streams)
A slow-burn classic that took nearly a decade to reach the top 10. Originally released in 2012, its moody, indie-pop vibe became a Gen Z anthem on TikTok and streaming playlists worldwide.

“One Dance” – Drake feat. Wizkid & Kyla (3.624B streams)
Drake’s 2016 dancehall-infused banger was one of Spotify’s first global hits. It made everyone move — and proved that genre-mixing could dominate in the streaming era.

“Stay” – The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber (3.544B streams)
A Gen Z anthem that fused pop-punk energy with modern production. Released in 2021, it launched The Kid Laroi into the mainstream and gave Bieber another streaming milestone.

“Perfect” – Ed Sheeran (3.423B streams)
Ed’s back again with a romantic ballad that’s become a modern standard. From first dances to final credits, “Perfect” lives up to its title — and it’s only climbing.

Inside Dark Horse Records by Aaron Badgley: The Story of George Harrison’s Post-Beatles Label and Its Star-Studded Comeback

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Inside Dark Horse Records by Aaron Badgley: The Story of George Harrison’s Post-Beatles Label and Its Star-Studded Comeback

In Dark Horse Records: The Story of George Harrison’s Post-Beatles Record Label, author Aaron Badgley explores how the quiet Beatle became a quietly influential label boss. First published as a box set paperback on January 26, 2024, the book dives deep into Harrison’s creation of Dark Horse Records in 1974 — born from the ashes of Apple and a desire to support fellow musicians. From early success with Splinter to the label’s modern-day revival under Dhani Harrison, Badgley chronicles every twist, turn, and track that made Dark Horse a cult favorite with a lasting legacy.

In 1974, as Apple was winding down, George Harrison and Ringo Starr both wanted to help new artists, so rather than trying to salvage Apple Records, each ex-Beatle created their own label. Ringo Starr established Ring’o Records, while George Harrison created Dark Horse Records, set up to be a much smaller scale label, releasing records from new artists as well as some of his old friends, with an eye to eventually releasing his own solo music.

While Dark Horse had an encouraging beginning with a hit single from Splinter in 1974, the label started suffering some problems, failing to establish itself the way Harrison hoped. However, some incredible music from a variety of artists was created from 1974 to 1977 and some of Harrison’s best solo material would come out on that label.

In the end, Dark Horse Records would only release George Harrison’s solo work (for the most part), but since 2020, Dhani Harrison has taken over the reins and has made Dark Horse a viable label once again, signing Cat Stevens, Billy Idol and releasing music from Joe Strummer and Leon Russell.

Finally, in 2023, it was announced that Harrison’s entire solo catalogue was going to be rereleased on Dark Horse. This book tells the story of the label from the beginning, through its struggles and to its new and exciting renaissance.

What Should Be in Your EPK And Why It Still Matters

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What Should Be in Your EPK And Why It Still Matters

You’re ready to book shows, pitch press, land playlist placements, or impress a label. Great! But first, a question: do you have an EPK? And no, not just a folder with your headshot and that one review your cousin wrote.

An EPK — Electronic Press Kit — is your all-in-one passport to the music industry. Think of it as your band’s digital résumé, bio, elevator pitch, tour poster, and awards wall all rolled into one. It tells your story, shows your professionalism, and gives busy people exactly what they need to say “yes” to you.

Here’s what every EPK should include — and why.

1. Bio (Short and Long Versions)

You need two versions: a short bio for quick social and media blurbs, and a longer one for press, festivals, and grants. Your bio should capture your sound, your story, your influences, and what sets you apart — in a voice that feels like you. This is the first thing most bookers, journalists, and industry folks will read. Make it count.

2. High-Quality Photos

You don’t need to look like Beyoncé on a Vogue cover — but you do need high-res, well-lit, recent promo photos. Include both portrait (vertical) and landscape (horizontal) formats. These are for concert posters, playlists, articles, thumbnails, and social banners. No blurry iPhone shots from last year’s basement show, please.

3. Music (Stream & Download Links)

Include links to your latest singles, albums, or EPs — ideally on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, or SoundCloud. Want to go above and beyond? Provide private download links for media who need WAV/MP3 files. Make it easy to hear what you sound like — and keep it updated.

4. Video

Bookers and media want to see you in action. Include one or two live performance clips, a music video, or a promo reel. This is where your stage presence and personality shine. A great live clip can be the deciding factor between getting booked or being passed over.

5. Press Coverage & Quotes

If someone’s said something nice about you, show it off! Paste a few key quotes from blogs, radio hosts, or reviews — even if they’re smaller outlets. Don’t overdo it with a wall of text — just a few strong lines that capture your sound or vibe.

6. Notable Achievements

Charted on a local playlist? Opened for a name artist? Funded by a grant or played a showcase? List your highlights — festivals, radio spins, sync placements, tour dates, awards, or milestones. These give industry folks a snapshot of your momentum.

7. Contact Information & Socials

You’d be amazed how many artists forget this. Make it easy for someone to get in touch with you or your rep. Include:

  • Email

  • Management or booking info (if applicable)

  • Website

  • Links to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.

And make sure your social handles match across platforms if possible — that’s branding 101.

8. One-Sheet (Optional but Awesome)

Want to impress a label, grant panel, or festival curator? Include a one-sheet: a single PDF that visually summarizes your bio, links, photos, and press in one quick-glance page. Think of it as your “band on a page” poster — it shows you’re organized, serious, and press-ready.

Your music is amazing. But don’t make people dig for it. Your EPK is your first impression, your calling card, and your chance to stand out in an industry where attention spans are measured in milliseconds.

Give them everything they need to get excited about you — fast, clean, and confidently.  If you’re still looking for help, or have any questions, or looking for more information, email me, I’ll be happy to chat – Eric@ThatEricAlper.com and talk soon!

10 of Music’s Longest Marriages – Love That Hits All the Right Notes

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10 of Music’s Longest Marriages – Love That Hits All the Right Notes

While the music industry is known for fame, fast living, and flame-outs, these couples prove that backstage passes can come with lifetime vows. Through chart-toppers, tour buses, and tabloid storms, these musical marriages have stood the test of time — with harmony, devotion, and maybe a few guitar solos along the way.

Bono & Ali Hewson (Married 1982)
Bono and Ali met as teenagers in Dublin and married just as U2 was beginning its ascent. Through sold-out tours, political advocacy, and global superstardom, they’ve built a life rooted in family and partnership. They’ve raised four children and managed to stay remarkably private despite a very public life.

Dolly Parton & Carl Dean (Married 1966)
While Dolly became one of the most recognizable names in country music, Carl Dean stayed intentionally out of the spotlight. The couple married in 1966 and built a quiet life together behind the scenes. Despite nearly six decades of fame, their marriage remained grounded and enduring until Carl Dean passed away in 2023.

Keith Richards & Patti Hansen (Married 1983)
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards married model Patti Hansen on his 40th birthday. She’s been a constant presence through years of music, health struggles, and the chaotic world of rock and roll. With two daughters and a shared life of creativity, their bond has never wavered.

Ringo Starr & Barbara Bach (Married 1981)
Ringo and Barbara met filming the movie Caveman and quickly became inseparable. Their marriage has outlasted decades of public scrutiny, personal battles, and global fame. The former Beatle and the Bond girl have built a life full of advocacy, travel, and mutual support.

Bruce Springsteen & Patti Scialfa (Married 1991)
Bruce and Patti first connected as members of the E Street Band before their relationship turned romantic. They married in 1991 and have raised three children while continuing to perform together. Their shared musical roots and personal understanding have kept them united on and off stage.

Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne (Married 1982)
Ozzy and Sharon’s relationship has seen highs and lows few could endure, from career reinventions to reality TV to serious personal challenges. Their marriage began in 1982 and has been a cornerstone of both their lives and careers. Through it all, they’ve remained fiercely bonded.

Tina Weymouth & Chris Frantz (Married 1977)
Founding members of Talking Heads and later Tom Tom Club, Tina and Chris have shared both creative and romantic lives for nearly five decades. They met in college and built a legacy of innovative music and collaboration. Their marriage remains one of music’s most enduring artistic partnerships.

Carole King & Gerry Goffin (Married 1959–1969)
Carole and Gerry were one of the most legendary songwriting duos of the 20th century. Though their marriage lasted just a decade, their musical legacy continues to influence generations. They co-wrote hits for artists from The Shirelles to Aretha Franklin, defining a sound and era together.

Lou Reed & Laurie Anderson (Married 2008)
Lou and Laurie were icons in their own right when they began their relationship in the 1990s. They married in 2008 and remained together until Lou’s death in 2013. Their marriage blended experimental art and rock, built on deep mutual respect and creative freedom.

Vince Gill & Amy Grant (Married 2000)
Vince and Amy started as longtime friends in the 1990s and eventually found lasting love with each other. Since marrying in 2000, they’ve balanced their blended families, recording careers, and public roles with grace. Their life together has been one of faith, family, and shared success.

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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