Eric Alexandrakis releases tribute single and Steppenwolf-inspired track

Two-time Grammy-nominated musician Eric Alexandrakis has released two new singles: a Raul Malo tribute called “One More Angel” and “Life Is Better Live,” tied to Steppenwolf Theatre’s 50th anniversary. Both tracks are available through Apple Music, with a vinyl edition and other related projects coming soon.

Why it matters: - Eric Alexandrakis is using new releases to connect personal loss, legacy, and experimental music. - “One More Angel” turns Raul Malo’s death and Alexandrakis’s own cancer battles into a public tribute with a charitable vinyl plan attached. - “Life Is Better Live” ties Alexandrakis to a high-profile Chicago arts milestone and a short film by Sandro Miller.

What happened: - Alexandrakis released two new singles for streaming and download. - “One More Angel” is a tribute to Raul Malo, who died in December 2025 at age 60 after an 18-month battle with cancer. - “Life Is Better Live” [Steppenwolf 50] was created for a short film tied to a photographic exhibit marking the 50th anniversary of Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago. - Both songs are available through Apple Music with limited-time streaming.

The details: - “One More Angel” was co-written by Raul Malo and Alan Miller and originally appeared on Malo’s 2009 solo album, Lucky One. - Alexandrakis says the song reflects a three-decade connection that began in Miami, where his path first crossed with Malo and The Mavericks. - Alexandrakis sings and plays several instruments on the track. - Alexandrakis handled most of the production, with added contributions from EJ Ouellette on violin, viola, mandolin and slide electric guitar. - The recording also features Michael Guerra, Leo Nobre, Tanner Hughes, Pennan Brae and Theresa Bentley. - Paul David Hager mixed the track. - The standalone digital single is available for download and limited-time streaming in the Apple Music store. - A limited-edition vinyl EP, capped at 500 units, will be sold exclusively through Elastic Stage. - The vinyl will include a coloring-book-style insert of Renaissance paintings. - All vinyl proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society in Raul Malo’s name. - “Life Is Better Live” was made for a short film from photographer and director Sandro Miller. - The film, “F**K THEATRE,” combines images and video of Steppenwolf actors reacting to the sound. - The short features John Malkovich, Gary Sinise and other performers. - Alexandrakis aimed to honor Karlheinz Stockhausen and John Cage through a mix of classical and contemporary instrumentation and experimental sound design. - The track is available as a download via the Apple store, with limited-time streaming. - A lyric video and album are forthcoming for “One More Angel.”

Between the lines: - The releases position Alexandrakis as both a collaborator and curator, not just a performer. - “One More Angel” carries added weight because the tribute follows Malo’s death and Alexandrakis’s own two cancer battles. - The Steppenwolf track suggests Alexandrakis is leaning into art-world projects that blur music, film and performance.

What's next: - The limited-edition vinyl EP for “One More Angel” will arrive soon through Elastic Stage. - A lyric video and album are also forthcoming for the Raul Malo tribute. - Apple Music links for both singles are live now, and streaming windows are limited.

The bottom line: - Alexandrakis has paired a personal memorial with an avant-garde theater project, giving the release cycle both emotional reach and artistic range.

More information: Download “One More Angel”

Stream “One More Angel”: Apple Music

Download “Life Is Better Live”: Apple Music

Stream “Life Is Better Live”: Apple Music