Luther Dickinson Premieres Phil Lesh Tribute LP
Music Labels Call on Spotify to Remove ICE Recruitment Ads
Relix Daily
October 16, 2025
October 16, 2025
EXCLUSIVE
Album Premiere: Luther Dickinson Baptizes Songs the Grateful Dead Covered in the Mississippi River on New Record Dead Blues Vol. I
Today, Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars) shares his new Grateful Dead-inspired album, Dead Blues Vol. 1, in its entirety with Relix. The nine-track collection presents songs the Grateful Dead covered throughout their career, baptized in the great Mississippi River, and bopping with the buoyancy of funk, Delta blues, and jazz callbacks, reflecting Dickinson’s own musical footing and life experiences.
NEWS
In the past week, listeners using Spotify’s ad-supported plan have reported encountering commercials from the Department of Homeland Security. Like those that have been served frequently on platforms like Pandora, YouTube, Max and Hulu in recent months, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency ads employ xenophobia and propagandist appeals to duty to encourage recruitment. As many independent users organize boycotts, major indie labels ANTI- and Epitaph Records have directly addressed the platform with an official statement.
Jazz legend Charles Lloyd releases Figure In Blue spacious double album is a heartfelt musical memoir Featuring a new trio with Jason Moran & Marvin Sewell
Jazz legend Charles Lloyd has released Figure In Blue, a spacious double album of new studio recordings featuring the great saxophonist-flutist in the company of a new trio with pianist Jason Moran and guitarist Marvin Sewell. Lloyd’s 12th Blue Note album travels wide expanses of musical terrain from beautiful ballads to raw Delta blues.
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Relix has once again teamed up with FreshGrass to present the Studio 9 Sessions — a video series featuring artists from this year’s North Adams festival. Kicking things off are none other than the modern torchbearers of classic folk, the great Old Crow Medicine Show. Watch the full session now exclusively on the Relix YouTube channel.
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The Divided Sky Foundation has launched a giveaway for a custom Languedoc G2 guitar, personally donated by storied luthier Paul Languedoc. The coveted instrument was hand-crafted in 2011 and has been preserved in its original state since, save for its use by Trey Anastasio during soundcheck for Phish’s Oct. 27, 2024 show at Albany, N.Y.’s MVP Arena. All proceeds from the prize drawing will go towards the Divided Sky Foundation’s mission to support individuals affected by addiction and foster sobriety through the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program.
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The Grammy Museum has announced an imminent performance by Southern rock troubadours, Little Feat. The one-off live show will take place on Monday, October 27, at the Loreto Theater at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture in New York City, where they will also engage in a conversation about their latest release, Strike Up the Band, the creative process that led to the set’s creation, and the band’s extensive tenure.
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No Doubt have added a new batch of dates to their upcoming residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere. After announcing six shows in May 2026 last week, the ska punk outfit has doubled their initial plans with six more through the end of the month, due to “incredible fan demand.” The new shows will take place on May 21, 23, 24, 27, 29 and 30.
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On Saturday, November 23, a three-tiered night of music, comedy, and giveback is set for the Chicago area. The holiday gala, dubbed Letters to Santa, will feature hometown hero, Wilco’s frontman, Jeff Tweedy, fresh off the release of his triple album and fifth solo collection, Twilight Override, as well as fellow Lounge Ax [the club owned by Tweedy’s wife, Sue Miller] frequenter, SNL alum, Fred Armisen.
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Margo Price has released a new studio recording of Bob Dylan’s 1965 classic, “Maggie’s Farm.” The track arrives after Price road-tested the choice material in a twofold, providing a live performance at this year’s Farm Aid gathering in Minneapolis, with assistance from Billy Strings and Jesse Welles, as well as at the 60th anniversary of Newport Folk Festival with John C. Reilly. The track arrives with renewed potency, striking the present moment with the rebellious spirit to oppose oppressors and deny conformity.
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At the end of a packed year of performances, Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger of Umphrey’s McGee have announced their 23rd Annual Holiday Show. On December 13, the co-lead guitarists will return to their Chicago home base for a one-night-only engagement at Park West, featuring support as always from UM’s 27-year percussionist Andy Farag, as well as keyboardist Joel Cummins and pedal steel player Mike Racky. As always, proceeds from the show will go to benefit the People’s Music School, Chicago’s largest completely free music education program.
