The Fall 2025 edition of Relix features Billy Strings. Billy is at the height of his powers, embracing traditional bluegrass while also redefining the genre, and he speaks openly about personal struggle with integrity and truth. Our cover story traces his devotion to craft, from daily practice to international stages, and examines how family and loss inform his songwriting and performance. The feature is accompanied by a candid interview that puts Billy and his music at the center.

This issue also includes in-depth features and interviews with Trey Anastasio, Derek Trucks, Carlos Santana, Greensky Bluegrass, Jeff Tweedy, Kyle Hollingsworth, Don Was, moe., Scotty Zwang (Umphrey’s McGee), The Barr Brothers, Guerilla Toss, Ori Kaplan, Caamp’s Evan Westfall, Bryan Sutton, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Rhett Miller, Paul Janeway, Eric D. Johnson, Lucius, Natalia Lafourcade, and more, plus reporting on rising pickers, scene voices, photographer essays, reviews, and features exploring the evolving live-music landscape.

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