2009 looks to be a year filled with releases by Relix’s core bands. Longtime friends the Disco Biscuits and Umphrey’s McGee are both putting the finishing touches on studio albums comprised primarily of songs that have never been played live. Likewise, Soulive has been blogging from drummer Alan Evans' studio about a new studio album that will feature horns. After celebrating its tenth anniversary, Yonder Mountain String Band may very well try out some new songs on its annual Cabin Fever Tour and Medeski, Martin & Wood are slated to release the second and third installments in their Radiolarian Series.

In the indie-rock realm, Wilco is expected to release the follow-up to 2007’s Sky Blue Sky before the summer of 2009 and Ryan Adams rushed back into the studio over Thanksgiving to begin work on a new album tentatively titled Dear Impossible. Ben Harper surprised many by announcing the release of a studio album with his new band Relentless7 and Dave Matthews Band will likely finish work on the album it began before the death of saxophonist LeRoi Moore. We’ve also heard that Grace Potter is setting aside some studio time this winter or spring.

Which album are you most excited to hear? Cast your vote on the poll located on the front page of Relix.com

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