Though the article is dated June 11 of this year I think he has been clean for nearly a year. I remember an interview with him on his “new” music and style (apparently a little toned down from his earlier stuff) about a year back.
He has one song out called “one man guy” that I found myself singing quite often (it is damned catchy.) If people had heard me they would not believe the 95% in my profile.
People will know when they see this show
The kind of a guy I am
They'll recognize just what I stand for and what I just can't stand
They'll perceive what I believe in
And what I know is true
.....
'Cause I'm a one man guy in the morning
Same in the afternoon
One man guy when the sun goes down
Anyhow, his song “cigarettes and chocolate milk” isn't bad, just not nearly as catchy.