NEWS

Introducing The Breaks: Eddie Roberts, Stanton Moore and Robert Walter Detail New Band and Announce First Gig with George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners

“When three modern groove masters of modern funk and soul-jazz converge, sparks are bound to fly.” That’s the introduction to The Breaks, a new band that congregates instrumental dynamos guitarist Eddie Roberts (The New Mastersounds), drummer Stanton Moore (Galactic), and organist Robert Walter (The Greyboy Allstars) into a cohesive contemporary funk force. The trio shared a sketch of their musical backgrounds and melded band intentions, along with details on their first live appearances.

NEWS

Gene Simmons to Testify in Washington on the American Music Fairness Act

Gene Simmons, the Kiss co-lead singer and bassist, is gearing up for a conversation on the Hill. The musician, known for his 55+ tenure in live music, will testify before a Senate panel on legislation that would require radio corporations to compensate artists for playing their songs. Simmons is expected to be in Washington, D.C. next week, according to the musicFIRST coalition.

GIFT GUIDE

Grove Bags: Mossy Giant Terploc 1/4 Pound Pouch – Living Soil – Single

Our biggest Mossy Giant collab yet features his Living Soil piece and our TerpLoc® technology, made for auto-curing, storing your flower, and preserving valuable terpenes. It honors growers who build thriving soil full of life and brings that same energy to your bag with fresh terps.

FEATURE

The Core: Scotty Zwang

As Umphrey’s McGee celebrate the release of their latest album Blueprints, their new drummer opens up on his 20-year journey from The Jammys to the career-defining offer to join one of his favorite bands for “JaJunk.”

Holiday Season Essentials: Heady Wrapping Paper

Bring color, nostalgia, and movement to every gift. Featuring three distinct designs: playful Dancing Bears stripes, the timeless Skull & Roses by Lia Burke Libaire, and a watercolor checkerboard of iconic imagery, this collection transforms wrapping into an art form. Printed with GreenGuard UL Certified inks on USA-made paper, these sheets are as eco-conscious as they are vibrant.

LISTEN

Relix Staff Picks – Dec. 5: Lettuce, Passages (with Alan Sparhawk, Dirty Projectors, Tim Heidecker), Flea, Zac Brown Band and More

Every Friday, Relix surveys the wealth of new music released over the past seven days and selects dozens of standouts for the Relix Staff Picks playlist. Read on for the highlights from this week’s batch.

NEWS

4848 Festival Unveils Artist Lineup for Summer Gathering: Greensky Bluegrass, The Revivalists, STS9 and More

On July 16-18, 2026, 4848 Festival returns to Snowshoe Mountain Resort in Snowshoe, W.V., for another engaging weekend of musical entertainment situated within the Allegany Mountains. Representing the event’s artistic contributors is a lineup of musicians spanning bluegrass, jam, jazz, funk, rock, and electro-groove. Taking the top slot at the impending event is six-time participant Greensky Bluegrass.

CONTEST

Win Weekend Passes to Goosemas & Watch from Front of House!

We’re giving one lucky fan two 2-day floor tickets to Goosemas at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, R.I. on December 12 & 13, 2025 plus an unforgettable upgrade: watch two songs from Friday night’s show at Front of House with a perfect view of the band and the crowd.

NEWS

Patty Griffin Announces 2026 Tour, Including Shows with Taj Mahal, Rickie Lee Jones and Jason Isbell

Patty Griffin has announced a new slate of live dates for 2026. From Feb. 11 to Feb. 26, the Americana icon will deliver 10 performances across the Southwest and West Coast, including special co-headline bills with Taj Mahal and Rickie Lee Jones. Griffin’s upcoming outing follows her triumphant 11th studio album Crown of Roses, which arrived in July as her first full-length offering in six years, and precedes two previously announced summer shows supporting Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.

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Outside Days Unveils 2025 Artist Lineup: My Morning Jacket, Cage The Elephant, Death Cab for Cutie, The Flaming Lips, Dawes and More

Outside Days has unveiled the full artist lineup for its 2026 festival, set to take over downtown Denver’s Auraria Campus from May 29-31. The third-annual iteration of the event previously known as Outside Festival & Summit will celebrate outdoor culture with presentations from world-class artists, athletes and storytellers, alongside performances from 16 acts in alternative rock and more. My Morning Jacket, Cage The Elephant and Death Cab for Cutie are booked as next year’s headliners, leading a bill of other 2000s indie giants and acclaimed newcomers.

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Jeff Tweedy Debuts Twilight Override Track “Throwaway Lines” During KEXP Yule Tide Benefit Concert in Seattle and Joins Mavis Staples

When Jeff Tweedy stepped out on tour in support of his new triple solo album, Twilight Override, there was a built-in expectation that the currency of his typical 20-song set did not have the capacity to fit the entirety of his latest studio efforts. During his initial touring leg, the guitarist and esteemed songwriter found a fit for certain pieces, with some exceptions. One of those outliers was “Throwaway Lines,” Tweedy’s meditation on the capacity of the written word to fluctuate feelings of hurt, desire, fear, and love.