SPILL NEW MUSIC: ERIC SCHENKMAN – “HIT ON ME”

ERIC SCHENKMAN – “HIT ON ME”

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Eric Schenkman (guitarist, singer, and co-founder of New York City’s Spin Doctors) releases “Hit On Me,” the second single from his upcoming album Ten Smiles. An upbeat rock tune that transforms heartbreak into possibility, “Hit On Me” is built on a guitar riff and a drumbeat that makes you want to move, leaving you with an unmistakable sense of optimism.

Co-written with Corky Laing (founding member of the rock band Mountain and author of the 1970 smash hit “Mississippi Queen”), “Hit On Me” evolved from a simple idea of hitting a drum into a dynamic love song.

Anchored by the driving rhythm section of Al Cross and Stan Miczek, the track balances classic pop songwriting with retro R&B textures and rock-and-roll spirit. The wah-wah guitar solo adds both swagger and depth to the song’s uplifting energy.

Eric Schenkman is best known for his work with Spin Doctors, formed in 1986 and responsible for global hits including “Two Princes,” “Jimmy Olsen’s Blues,” “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” “What Time Is It?” and “Off My Line.”

Growing up in Toronto after his father, Peter Schenkman, joined the Toronto Symphony Orchestra as principal cellist in 1967, Eric’s musical foundation was shaped by both North American rock and classical lineage.

Throughout his career, Eric has collaborated with artists including Kip Hanrahan, Phoebe Snow, Carly Simon, and Natalie Merchant, appearing on Merchant’s acclaimed album Tigerlily. He also contributed to the 1995 orchestral tribute project In From the Storm, reimagining the work of Jimi Hendrix.

In 2019, Eric released his debut solo album Who Shot John?, followed by Spin Doctors’ 2023 return Face Full of Cake via Capitol Records.

Following the guitar-centric reflections of previous single “Recipe,” “Hit On Me” reveals another side of the forthcoming Ten Smiles: one rooted in resilience, groove, and the healing power of human connection.

ARTIST QUOTE

“The song describes a scenario where a girl is getting dumped out of a bad relationship. The message is ‘don’t walk away, hit on me instead, I’m right here.’”

Eric Schenkman
[Single]
(Independent)
Release Date: August 14, 2026

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