68th Grammy Awards Winners and Tributes, Phish Break Records in Mexico Closer
Gov’t Mule Share Spring Dates
Relix Daily
February 02, 2026
February 2, 2026
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Last night, listeners across the country tuned in for Music’s Biggest Night as The Recording Academy presented the 2026 Grammy Awards. The standard-bearing award show and musical celebration’s 68th annual presentation was packed with historic moments and star-powered performances that looked to a bright future for the music industry.
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On Saturday night, Phish stepped into the spotlight at Moon Palace Cancún for the final show in their 2026 Riviera Maya residency. The foundational jamband’s ninth annual destination event was distinguished even among its outstanding precedents, as each night brought a host of surprises that proved the group’s ambition has only intensified in their fourth decade of performance. After three nights of debuting original material and unearthing long-shelved deep cuts, the quartet capped off their run with a show focused on record-breaking improvisation.
Designed with true enthusiasts in mind, this set invites you to explore Phish from multiple angles, not just the music, but the people, stories, and moments that shaped it. Whether you’re expanding a long-standing collection or diving deeper into the band’s history, these issues offer a rich mix of interviews, artwork, and behind-the-scenes context. It’s a standout bundle that delivers depth, personality, and plenty of discoveries for any devoted phan.
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The 2026 Grammy Awards arrived on Sunday night, and the Recording Academy’s celebration of the year’s best music brought a spectacle that more than lived up to its reputation as Music’s Biggest Night. The awards show’s 68th annual presentation included more performances than televised awards, with both beloved established acts and promising newcomers appearing at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena in a panoramic display of today’s music landscape.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Flame Throwers: Volume Three, Live in Atlanta 11/19/24
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard – Flame Throwers: Volume Three is available on three vibrant colored split vinyl variants, adding a fun flair to this high-energy release. Watch Katherine review this album, here in the Relix office.
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Gov’t Mule have announced a new Spring Tour. On top of a previously announced five-show spring series and a co-headline summer sprint with Joe Bonamassa, the Warren Haynes-fronted Southern jam outfit has added a run of 11 shows across the Midwest and Southeast from April 14-28. The group’s new tour dates will feature support from acclaimed Americana sister act Larkin Poe for seven shows and a single appearance from Maggie Rose.
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The sweeping saga of Little Feat finally will be explored in film form. The world premiere of Little Feat: The Documentary is set for Saturday, February 21. The screening will take place at the Wilma Theatre in Missoula, MT as part of the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival.
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On Friday and Saturday nights, Umphrey’s McGee took the stage in their native Midwest and performed two notable gigs that offered a nod to the past. On Friday, the band appeared at the Andrew J Brady Music Center in Cincinnati and invited a familiar face to the stage. Longtime collaborator Michael “Mad Dog” Mavridoglou, who first guested with the group in 1999, appeared on trumpet during the second set. Mavridoglou contributed to two UM originals that have been in the group’s rotation since 2002, appearing on “Wappy Sprayberry” and then “13 Days.” Umphrey’s later closed out the frame with a sequence that moved from their own “40’s Theme” into a version of War’s “Get Down” and then back into “40’s Theme.” This was the first time that Umphrey’s had played “Get Down,” which originally appeared on War’s 1971 album All Day Music, since 11/22/02.
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Unprecedented Exhibition Echoes of Gen X: The Art of the Fillmore (1980s–2000s) Will Open at LA’s Gabba Gallery on February 21
The Gabba Gallery in Los Angeles, will host a momentous, comprehensive exhibition that opens later this month. Echoes of Gen X: The Art of the Fillmore (1980s–2000s) will focus on the past few decades of the iconic San Francisco music venue. A collection of deadstock gig prints and ephemera from the beloved concert facility will be on display from February 21 through April 11.
