Relix
Live music and jam scene features, news, and reviews.
Newport Folk Festival Shares Foundation and Bike Stage Lineups
The Newport Folk Festival unveiled the 2026 Foundation and Bike Stage lineups, adding 16 emerging artists such as Taylor Goldsmith Hudson Freeman, Madi Diaz, and comedian Jordan Klepper. The Foundation stage, a tent dedicated to music education, will host student showcases and occasional guest spots from established acts like Nathaniel Rateliff. The Bike Stage, a pedal‑powered platform created with Illiterate Light, continues its tradition of intimate, eco‑friendly performances that have featured legends such as Joan Baez. These additions round out the festival’s 67th‑annual roster, emphasizing community and discovery.
Arc Iris: ITMRW
Los Angeles art‑pop trio Arc Iris has released iTMRW, their fifth studio album, resurrecting a sci‑fi ballet project shelved by the 2020 COVID‑19 shutdown. The 14‑track record imagines songs for the year 2080, pairing synth‑driven futurism with eclectic genre twists....
Charles Lloyd Honors Zakir Hussain on New Album ‘Sangam & Friends’ with Lead Single “Jai Ganga”
Legendary jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd is set to release "Sangam & Friends" on July 24 through Blue Note, a posthumous tribute to tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain. The album assembles unreleased recordings from 2009 Mumbai sessions that were intended as a...
Jeff Tweedy to Mark First ‘Twilight Override’ Anniversary with New Solo Tour Dates
Jeff Tweedy announced a fall solo tour to mark the first anniversary of his expansive three‑disc album Twilight Override, which explores the nuances of aging. The itinerary kicks off on Oct 20 in Three Oaks, Michigan, moves through New York and Massachusetts,...
Jesse Welles: Unmasking the News, Technology and Pete Seeger’s Hudson River Legacy
Folk singer Jesse Welles is set to release his sixth album, *Masks Off*, on June 12, a collection of politically charged songs that tackle immigration enforcement, AI, and global crises. The album was recorded in three fast‑paced sessions with veteran engineer...
Oregon Country Fair’s All-Star Celebration of Bobby Weir to Feature Steve Kimock, Jay Lane, and More
The Oregon Country Fair will host an All-Star Celebration of the late Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist Bobby Weir on July 12, 2026, featuring veteran Dead‑associated musicians such as Steve Kimock, Jay Lane, Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz, and others. The tribute will...
Goose MSG Night Zero Set for Racket NYC, Band’s European Tour Continues in Berlin
Goose will headline Madison Square Garden on June 19‑20, marking its fourth appearance at the iconic arena. The night before, the band co‑hosts a MSG Night Zero community gathering at Racket, featuring Natalie Brooke and a Sarah Elaz Super Jam,...
Warren Haynes Shares Symphonic “Shakedown Street,” Second Single From ‘Dreams & Songs’
Warren Haynes has issued the second single from his upcoming symphonic live album, a lush orchestral rendition of the Grateful Dead classic “Shakedown Street.” The track comes from *Dreams & Songs*, which documents his 2019 Asheville concert featuring a 64‑piece...
Hermanos Gutiérrez Confirm New Record, ‘Los Ojos Del Cóndor’
Swiss‑Ecuadorian duo Hermanos Gutiérrez announced their ninth studio album, Los Ojos Del Cóndor, slated for release on September 25 through Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound label. The record, produced by the Black Keys guitarist at his Nashville studio, blends Andes‑inspired rhythms...
Wiz Khalifa, Iration, SOJA, Chromeo, Little Stranger, The Hip Abduction and More to Join Slightly Stoopid and Stick Figure at...
The 12th annual Closer to the Sun festival will take place Jan 9‑13, 2027 at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Mexico. Headliners Slightly Stoopid and Stick Figure will be joined by first‑time performer Wiz Khalifa, along with reggae and electronic acts...
Black Marble Unveils New Album ‘Life in Small Spaces’ with “Jim Carol New Year”
Black Marble, the cold‑wave project of Chris Stewart, announced his fifth studio album, Life in Small Spaces, slated for release on August 21 via Sacred Bones. The record marks his first full‑length since 2021’s Fast Idol and is introduced by the...
Moe. Outline ‘Live at The Bellwether 2/7/25 (4-LP Vinyl Release)’
moe. is issuing a limited‑edition four‑LP vinyl set titled *Live at The Bellwether, 2/7/25*, recorded at Los Angeles’ Bellwether venue on February 7, 2025. The release, pressed on custom blue‑and‑green swirl vinyl, follows their 14th studio album *Circle of Giants*...
Marcus King Welcomes Special Guests in Nashville
Marcus King headlined a sold‑out show at Nashville Municipal Auditorium, bringing a star‑studded roster of guests—including Jennifer Hartswick, Mickey Raphael, Paul Franklin, Lamont Landers, Billy Contreras, and The Honky Tonk Horns—onto the stage across two sets. Unannounced appearances by his...
The String Cheese Incident Introduce New Material During Texas Weekend of Just Keep Spinning Tour
The String Cheese Incident kicked off its Just Keep Spinning Tour in Texas, debuting new songs each night from May 28‑31. The band premiered “The Lightning Sky” in San Antonio, followed by “Star” in Austin, the instrumental “Fête Tama” in...
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country Nod To Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead with Kanika Moore and Cris Jacobs
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country headlined the Maybe It Was the Roses Music Festival in Ventura, California, delivering a set steeped in Grateful Dead lore. The performance featured guest vocalists Cris Jacobs and Kanika Moore on classic Garcia Band numbers like...