Sha-La Music announces the release of the On E Street Remix EP by US Roots Rocker DownTown Mystic on April 3. The EP features the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame rhythm section from Bruce Springsteen’s legendary E Street Band—drummer “Mighty” Max Weinberg & bassist Garry Tallent. The On E Street Remix EP will be distributed worldwide by The Orchard/Sony Music and drops at Non-Com/College Radio on April 7 with Brandon Day/Tinderbox Music on radio promotion.
The On E Street Remix EP contains 6 tracks, including the thought provoking Way To Know, the emotionally intense And You Know Why and the current single rocker Hard Enough. The single has been receiving substantial airplay on Worldwide Radio and the Hard Enough video has already surpassed 500,000 views on YouTube. Also included is the explosive Sometimes Wrong, remastered by Leon Zervos (Pink, Crowded House) and the never heard before instrumental And You Know Why (TV Mix). What makes the release extra special is Max & Garry recording together as the rhythm section for an artist other than Bruce Springsteen, a true rarity.
The backstory also adds depth to the release. Recorded during the same period Weinberg and Tallent were shaping one of the most influential albums in rock history, Born In The USA, the On E Street Remix EP carries an unspoken historical weight. DownTown Mystic writer/producer Robert Allen and Engineer Joe DeMaio revisited a pivotal moment in Robert’s career, remixing the tracks at Shorefire Studios, where they were originally recorded. Robert recalls, “These recordings came at a time when I was trying to develop as a solo artist. The experience of playing with Max & Garry changed everything for me as an artist.” Robert’s main goal for the EP was to give the tracks a fresh sound and showcase the brilliance of the 2 E Streeters.
The On E Street Remix EP comes at a time when DownTown Mystic has been on a roll with a string of releases that bring an old school sound to modern day Rock. His motto “vintage yet modern” is creating an awareness for his brand of rock’n’roll and gaining respect in music circles. The artist’s creative roll began in 2023 with the AmeriKarma album, which attracted a larger audience with over 3 million streams. Music Supervisors discovered his music years ago with Way To Know launching a stellar sync-licensing career with over 250 TV shows starting with The Voice. Sync-licensing success continued last year with 3 songs placed in 2 star-filled movies. The new EP should also help solidify DTM’s critical success. Robert adds, “If you want to make a RnR statement then who better to do it with? I think E Street is probably the most famous street in RnR history.” Take a walk on it now and catch Max & Garry rocking the grooves on the Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour with Bruce and The E Street Band.
