NEWS

Grateful Dead Announce Gratest Hits LP to Celebrate 60-Year Milestone, Share Unearthed "Althea (Live at Hartford Civic Center 1981)"

When a group of Bay Area beatniks set out to find their sound in the spring of 1965, few would have assumed their convergence would result in a 30-year tenure, 13 studio albums, and a devoted following nearly six decades after that history night at Magoo’s Pizza Parlor. And, for the Grateful Dead, that sense of awe ceases to fade away.

NEWS

Carlos Santana Cancels Performances Due to COVID Exposure, Returning to Tour Tomorrow

Carlos Santana cancelled two performances on his Oneness Tour due to a COVID diagnosis. A statement from the legendary guitarist’s management emphasized that the artist is recovering and will resume his current outing as scheduled tomorrow, April 25.

The Legendary Newport Jazz Festival Just Dropped a Stacked 2025 Lineup

This year’s lineup features Janelle Monáe, The Roots, Jacob Collier, RAYE, Jorja Smith, Esperanza Spalding, WILLOW, Thee Sacred Souls, De La Soul, The Yussef Dayes Experience, Christian McBride Big Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, LA LOM, Cymande and more! Grab your tickets today.

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WATCH

Phish Wrap Two-Night Return to San Francisco with 30-Minute “Tweezer”

Last night, April 23, Phish stepped into the spotlight for their second and final performance at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

VINYL DROP! Robert Randolph - Preacher Kids

Robert Randolph’s first solo LP, Preacher Kids, shines on a rare clear-vinyl pressing. This LP is limited to 500 copies globally, with only 250 available in the U.S. exclusively at relix.shop.

PREMIERE

Robert Randolph Celebrates The Spirit of Strong Ladies on New Single and Official Music Video for “Big Women”

Grammy-nominated, pedal steel dynamo, Robert Randolph, has unveiled a new funk-soaked single, celebrating the mettle, poise, and tenacity of the strong feminine, on “Big Women.” The track, a feature off the musician’s forthcoming full-length solo album, Preacher Kids, due on June 27, 2025, arrives in tandem with the official music video, a visualization of the seismic effect of independent women.

GUIDE

A Guide to Fest by Nite During New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Today, Thursday, April 24, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will commence its program, which is scheduled to run through Sunday, May 4. As an added complement to the musical forecast, the annual Fest by Nite series offers a preview of what’s to come in The Big Easy, featuring over 20 evening and late-night performances that celebrate the city’s spirit and iconic sound.

LISTEN

The Wood Brothers Unveil Ninth Studio Album Puff of Smoke with “Witness”

The Wood Brothers have returned today to announce Puff of Smoke, the ninth studio album from the two-decade roots trio and their first release since 2023’s Heart is the Hero.