DownTown Mystic Releases New 'Mystic Highway' EP and AI-Generated Video Single

Sha-La Music has announced the worldwide release of DownTown Mystic's new single "Somebody's Always Doin' Something 2 Somebody" and the "Mystic Highway" EP. The single will be released to US radio on October 7 and to streaming platforms on October 10, while the EP containing six songs will be available worldwide via The Orchard/Sony Music on November 7. The release marks significant technological innovation with the first AI video created by Richard Levinsohn/Rick Lee Vinson Group for DownTown Mystic, available at https://youtu.be/QQ5ewjQF2q0.

The "Mystic Highway" EP continues DownTown Mystic's pursuit of high-quality rock'n'roll in the 21st century, featuring keyboard virtuoso Jeff Levine (Joe Cocker, Hall & Oates) on Moog, piano, and organ. The project showcases an elite rhythm section with drummer Steve Holley and bassist Paul Page performing on five of the six tracks. Guitar work remains a central feature, with contributions from ace guitarists Lance Doss, Bruce Engler, and Justin "JJ" Jordan bringing diverse styles to the mix of straight-ahead rockers.

DownTown Mystic has achieved significant recognition in sync-licensing, with music featured in over 250 TV shows and films. The year 2025 proved particularly successful with three songs sync-licensed in movie soundtracks—two songs in "Everything's Going to Be Great" starring Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney, and one in "Sovereign" with Dennis Quaid and Nick Offerman. This commercial success complements the critical acclaim the artist has received, with publications like Jamsphere Magazine praising the "crisp drums, dynamic bass, searing guitar tones, and earnest, textured vocals" that create "a rich audio tapestry that feels both familiar and refreshing."

The release sets the stage for an ambitious 2026, beginning with the "On E Street Remix" project in January featuring remixes of tracks recorded with Max Weinberg and Garry Tallent, drummer and bassist for Bruce Springsteen's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame E Street Band. Fans can listen to the new single at https://tinyurl.com/nhhhfver and explore the full EP at https://tinyurl.com/ye7sh7ve. The project demonstrates how independent artists can maintain artistic integrity while achieving commercial success through strategic partnerships and technological innovation in the modern music industry.