Even as early as the second issue, non-Dead editorial found its way into Dead Relix’s pages and, with the addition of an editor, the young magazine expanded its scope to cover the music of the Bay Area psychedelic scene.  By 1978, Dead Relix contained reviews, essays, short features and artwork, and had dropped the “Dead” from its title. In a world that was moving away from hippy culture, Relix managed to remain relevant, by expanding its scope of coverage beyond “Bay Area psychedelic rock” to cover genres as diverse as reggae and heavy metal, with varying degrees of success.

After some years of struggling with its direction, Relix regained its voice. It revived its focus on the Grateful Dead, but also found room to cover genres as divergent as blues, reggae, bluegrass and jazz, and non-music issues such as mandatory minimum drug laws. It was during the late ‘80s to mid-’90s that Relix established its reputation as a magazine that broke new acts.  Many new and emerging bands made their debut in Relix columns such as “Independents Daze” and “On the Edge.”

For a magazine with its roots in Grateful Dead coverage, the passing of Jerry Garcia on August 9, 1995, could have tolled its death knell. Instead, Relix served as a rallying point for the community, and, in the years since, has slowly moved its emphasis away from the Grateful Dead to coverage of jambands that have filled the void, as well as other, non-mainstream types of music.

Today, Relix delivers coverage of music across genre divides; a single issue might contain articles on artists as diverse as Ben Harper, Bob Marley, Wilco, Lucinda Williams, and the Grateful Dead. In short, Relix is “deadicated” to not only entertaining its readership, but providing a true community for lovers of Music for the Mind.

Steve Bernstein, Publisher

Little known fact: Grew up in a house with two sets of twins, me being one quarter of them
I am sure that: The egg came before the chicken
I would give anything to see: The World Trade Center

Kathy Stoddard, Chief Operating Officer

Formative experience: First saw the Rolling Stones in 1966 in Hartford, CT
Rehabilitated hitchhiker: Commutes to the tiny town of Leverett, MA
Favorite TV Show: Deadliest Catch
Currently Reading: Greek island hopping.
Pet Peeve: War

Alecia J, Cohen, Business Development Relix/Associate Publisher, Global Rhythm magazine

Best music experience: Exulting Sufi Music at the 2003 Fes Festival of Sacred World Music in Morocco
Favroite food: Dark chocolate, any time of the day or night
Most beautiful place in the world: Erg Chebbi Dunes, The Sahara Desert, Merzouga
Most comfortable yoga position: Headstand
Philosophy: Dream big and the universe will deliver
Surreal travel memory: Photographing the Ganesh Festival in Bombay
Background: Founded Global Rhythm magazine in 1992, aimed at spotlighting world music, film, food and travel. Today Global Rhythm is the sister publication of Relix.

Aeve Baldwin, Editor-in-Chief

Secret longing: To pitch for the New York Mets
Favorite Musical Moment: Bob Marley, 1979 or 1980, in Tokyo, Japan
Little known fact: My first pet (a dog) ended up as someone’s dinner
Favorite addiction: Scrabble
Biggest Weakness: Mac ‘n’ cheese

Wes Orshoski, Managing Editor

Favorite Musical Moment: There’s so many… interviewing Johnny Cash; momentarily serving as Joe Strummer’s guitar tech when his roadie was MIA; playing guitar with blind soul singer Robert Bradley on his front porch; pairing Sinead O’Connor and Burning Spear together for the 2005 Jammys…
Most known for: Sideburns and Bob Marley T-shirts
Artists I wish I had Seen: Otis, The Clash, Bob Marley, Zeppelin
Band I’m currently most glad to be around for: My Morning Jacket
Favorite addiction: Mexican food

 
Mike Greenhaus: Associate Editor & Podcast Producer

Lingering Childhood Addictions: Tuna and Chocolate Milk
Fun Phish Fact: It took me 45 shows to hear “Fee”
Genetic Jamband Bobble: My bouncy walk resembles my disheveled dance step
Genuine Jamband Geekster: I’ve seen a concert in all five of New York’s boroughs (even Staten Island!)
Most Shameless Plug: I store my typos at www.greenhauseffect.com

Jonathan Schwartz, GM Relix Records, Marketing Director Relix Magazine

Favorite TV Show: Curb Your Enthusiasm (and pretty much anything HBO throws on Sunday nights).
Semi-Commonly Known Fact: Daily “On-Air Personality” on Sirius 17 Jam On, the only 24/7/365 commercial-free radio station dedicated to THE JAM.
Favorite Hobby: TIE—bringing my two-year old daughter to festivals and dreaming of a Jets Super Bowl victory.
Little known fact: Suffer from “Rockolepsy,” a rare condition where I can fall asleep randomly at even the loudest concerts.

Cole Boyle, Marketing and Promotions

Philosophy: Live the life you love
I would give anything to see: A great “Harpua”
Secret Longing: To be Penny Lane with some sort of authority
Actual job at Relix: Distinguishing myself from Jenny on the telephone

Adam Alperowicz, Marketing Assistant

Secret Longing: To invent something ingenious so I never have to worry about money (it’s a jump... to conclusions mat!)
Little Known Fact: I had a green army hat (as seen in my picture) long before Tom Hamilton and Marc Brownstein
Pet peeve: People reading over my shoulders and anything placed on the dashboard of a car while I’m driving
Most likely to be seen: Driving Becky, the Relix van. Wave if you see us on the road!