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Jesse Malin Confirms Final Extension of ‘Silver Manhattan’ Run, New Music Video “Hollywood Forever Cemetery”
Jesse Malin announced that his autobiographical stage show Silver Manhattan will play its final dates through May 10 at New York’s Bowery Palace. He also released a new single, “Hollywood Forever,” accompanied by a video directed by Marti Wilkerson that honors his late friend and D Generation bassist Howie Pyro. The track features contributions from Tad Kubler, Jimmy G, and Malin’s regular band, while the B‑side covers The Clash’s “Rudie Can’t Fail.” Malin’s recent memoir Almost Grown adds another layer to his New York‑centric storytelling.
Relix Staff Picks: Mikaela Davis, Julia Cumming, White Fence, Skerik, Evolfo and More
Relix’s weekly Staff Picks playlist, powered by Qobuz, highlights Mikaela Davis’s new album “Graceland Way,” her fifth release described as “canyon country.” Recorded at Glendale’s UHF Studios, the record blends Laurel Canyon folk, psychedelic pop, and country twang, featuring guests...
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Introduce First-Time “Truckin'” Cover in New Orleans
Gillian Welch, David Rawlings and bassist Paul Kowert performed the second‑to‑last show of their Acoustic Reckoning Tour in New Orleans, debuting a live cover of the Grateful Dead’s “Truckin’.” The set blended classic Dead tracks from the 1981 *Reckoning* album...
Bill Callahan: My Days of 58
Bill Callahan has released his ninth solo album, "My Days of 58," marking his 20th record when the Smog catalog is included. The double‑album is billed as his most personal work, with diaristic lyrics that explore family, loneliness, and his...
Moonshiner’s Ball Unveils 12th Annual Artist Lineup: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Béla Fleck, Fruition and More
The Moonshiner’s Ball returns Oct. 8‑11 to Rockcastle Riverside in Livingston, Kentucky for its 12th edition. The lineup features jam‑heavy acts such as Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Béla Fleck’s My Bluegrass Heart, and genre‑bending groups like Fruition and BALTHVS. Organizers emphasize...
Steve Winwood Shares Statement on Traffic Bandmate Dave Mason’s Passing
Dave Mason, co‑founder of the 1960s rock band Traffic, passed away earlier this week, prompting a heartfelt Instagram tribute from longtime collaborator Steve Winwood. Mason’s early work on Traffic’s debut album “Dear Mr. Fantasy” and the follow‑up “Last Exit” helped...
Gov’t Mule and Larkin Poe Cover Jerry Garcia’s “Sugaree” In Missouri
Gov't Mule continued its spring tour with a split‑bill show in Chesterfield, Missouri, joining Americana duo Larkin Poe for a special collaboration. The two bands delivered an expansive 11‑minute rendition of Jerry Garcia’s “Sugaree,” featuring lap‑steel and guitar contributions from...
Six New Orleans Drummers, One Song: Toyesauce Premiere Behind-the-Scenes Video on the Making of Forthcoming Single “Feel The Rhythm”
Toyesauce is set to release its new single “Feel The Rhythm” on April 28, accompanied by a music video. The track was recorded with six legendary New Orleans drummers—Shannon Powell, Herlin Riley, Stanton Moore, Terence Higgins, Terrence Houston, and Alvin Ford...
Goose Revive “It Burns Within” And Cover the Grateful Dead and Chick Corea in New Orleans
Goose performed two nights at New Orleans’ Saenger Theatre, reviving the rarely played “It Burns Within” and delivering covers of The Moody Blues, Chick Corea and the Grateful Dead. The set came a week before the city’s Jazz & Heritage Festival and followed...
Julian Lage: Scene Study with John Medeski, Derek Trucks and Nels Cline
Jazz guitarist Julian Lage released his new quartet album *Scenes From Above* on Blue Note in January, featuring organist John Medeski, drummer Kenny Wollesen and bassist Jorge Roeder. The nine‑track, 42‑minute record blends lyrical jazz with a singer‑songwriter sensibility, reflecting Lage’s long‑standing ties...
Prince’s Estate Releases Unheard Recording of “With This Tear”
Prince’s estate has issued “With This Tear,” an unheard piano ballad recorded in 1991 as a demo for Celine Dion. The track, newly mixed and mastered by Grammy‑nominated producer Chris James, was released through NPG Records and Legacy Recordings a...
Tedeschi Trucks Band Forecast ‘Future Soul’ Tour Dates in Japan After Welcoming Lukas Nelson in Texas
The Tedeschi Trucks Band announced a four‑night Japanese leg of its Future Soul tour, starting Nov. 15 in Nagoya and concluding with two shows in Tokyo. The announcement follows a Texas concert on April 17 where guest artist Lukas Nelson joined the band...
Relix Staff Picks: I’m With Her, Frog, Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize, They Might Be Giants, MALIA and More
Relix’s weekly Staff Picks playlist, curated in partnership with high‑fidelity streamer Qobuz, highlights the latest releases across folk, electronic and alternative music. The centerpiece is I’m With Her’s new live collection, Sing Me Alive, which stitches together 20 performances from...
Toy Factory Project Tap Sam Bush for May Appearances
The Toy Factory Project announced that bluegrass legend Sam Bush will join its May 2026 spring tour, adding four live dates to the itinerary. Bush will appear on May 18‑19 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, N.C., on May 20...
Listen: Railroad Earth Share New Single “Everything Keeps Changin’,” Featuring Greensky Bluegrass’ Paul Hoffman
Railroad Earth released the second single, “Everything Keeps Changin’,” from their upcoming album celebrating the band’s 25‑year anniversary. The track features Paul Hoffman of Greensky Bluegrass and is now streaming worldwide. It blends traditional bluegrass motifs with the group’s jam‑band...