Highway Wolf Continues Their Lone, Never Alone Releases With a Down-Home Reimagining of “Jet Airliner”
Set for release on all digital streaming platforms on May 15
San Francisco, CA | April 30, 2026 — Highway Wolf returns with a bold new release, “Jet Airliner,” arriving May 15, following the project’s first original single. The track offers a fresh take on the beloved classic written by Paul Pena and made famous by the Steve Miller Band. With this release, the project leans into a roots-driven sound while honoring the spirit of a song that has resonated across generations.
Artwork by Josh Clark
Inspired by the depth and originality of Pena’s version, Highway Wolf found renewed creative energy in revisiting the track. “Mick Hellman was really inspired by the original songwriter, Paul Pena. That re-ignited our interest in this fantastic classic made famous by the Steve Miller Band. It seemed like it would be fun to embark on,” shares creative partner, Amber Morris.
True to Highway Wolf’s creative approach, the single offers more than just a reinterpretation. Listeners can expect traditional bluegrass instrumentation woven into the arrangement with surprise musical moments nodding to the musical project’s eclectic influences. The overall experience evokes the warmth and energy of a bare wood dance floor in a Nashville bar, where rhythm and storytelling come together.
“Having attended the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival for years, we have been deeply influenced by the music and atmosphere of this annual magical event,” adds creative partner, Tal Morris. “This led us to reimagine ‘Jet Airliner’ as a stomping country dance number with a driving train beat.”
With “Jet Airliner,” Highway Wolf continues to bridge classic rock sensibilities with contemporary Americana and bluegrass influences, creating a sound that feels both familiar and entirely their own. The release builds on the project’s growing catalog and further establishes their ability to reinterpret timeless material through a distinctly modern lens.
“Jet Airliner” will be available May 15 on all digital streaming platforms. Pre-Save Here.
Highway Wolf is a unique musical project led by Mick Hellman, Amber Morris, and Tal Morris, who create a sonic experience through this collection of reimagined classics. Highway Wolf takes us on a transformational journey, relatable to anyone who has been challenged by The Call and all that comes with answering The Call. The songs are of the human experience, and through the howling and longing of the Highway Wolf, we come to understand these stories through another lens.