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By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
September 24, 2026
DownTown Mystic Drops New Single 'Maybe Love's A Crime'
TLDR
- DownTown Mystic's new single Maybe Love's A Crime, out October 9 via The Orchard/Sony Music, positions the artist for streaming and college radio success.
- The single features a two-song release with a TV Mix, recorded in one take by drummer Steve Holley and bassist Paul Page, using a shuffle groove.
- The release brings classic rock's enduring spirit to new audiences, showcasing thoughtful songwriting and authentic performances that connect generations.
- Keyboardist Jeff Levine, known for work with Joe Cocker and Hall & Oates, delivers a piano performance on the track that is already being called an instant classic.
Impact - Why it Matters
This release matters because it showcases the enduring vitality of classic rock when performed by seasoned musicians who have played with legends like Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Dion. DownTown Mystic, led by Robert Allen, proves that authentic songwriting and musicianship still have a place in today's music landscape. The collaboration with an elite rhythm section and the critical acclaim for previous EPs signal that rock isn't just nostalgia—it's a living, evolving genre. For fans of roots rock and classic sounds, this single offers a fresh yet familiar experience, and the upcoming holiday album promises even more. It also highlights the continued relevance of independent labels like Sha-La Music in a streaming-dominated world.
Summary
Sha-La Music has announced the release of a new single, 'Maybe Love's A Crime,' by US Roots Rocker DownTown Mystic. The single will be available worldwide on all streaming services via The Orchard/Sony Music on October 9, and will hit US College Radio on October 13 with promotion by Brandon Day/Tinderbox Music. The single features two songs, including a TV Mix, and boasts an elite rhythm section: drummer Steve Holley (Paul McCartney, Elton John) and bassist Paul Page (Ian Hunter, Dion), who recorded their classic shuffle in one take. Keyboard wiz Jeff Levine (Joe Cocker, Hall & Oates) delivers a sensational piano performance that's already being called an instant classic. Notably, it was Paul Page who helped solve a dilemma for DownTown Mystic writer/producer Robert Allen, who was deciding on the rhythm approach. Page, who had worked with RnR legend Dion, suggested a shuffle-like groove. Robert recalls, 'when Paul said Dion, I knew exactly what he meant since I've always been a big Dion fan. It was perfect for the track and worked like a charm.'
DownTown Mystic is coming off the success of two highly acclaimed EP releases in 2026—'Mystic Highway Road Trip' and 'On E Street Remix,' which features Rock'n'Roll Hall of Famers Max Weinberg & Garry Tallent from The E Street Band. Reviewers were unanimous in their critical praise for both releases, establishing DownTown Mystic as one of the bright lights in modern day rock'n'roll. Sha-La Music will be releasing 'On E Street Remix – The Album' for the Holidays, scheduled for release on Black Friday, November 27, with 6 new tracks. Stay tuned! For more information, visit the official DownTown Mystic website or follow them on Facebook, Spotify, YouTube, and X/Twitter. Sha-La Music, formed in 1987, is an independent Publishing & Production company that includes a Record Label with worldwide digital distribution from The Orchard/Sony Music. Sha-La has scored sync success with top Music Licensing companies in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, and Chicago such as Jingle Punks, Slipstream, Anthem Entertainment, Music of The Sea, Chop Shop Music, Bunim/Murray, and Music Dealers.
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