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ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Goodbye Blues,’ Kiki Cavazos’ Stories and Voice Are Timeless

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Goodbye Blues,’ Kiki Cavazos’ Stories and Voice Are Timeless

Following two independent sets, including the enchanting Early Mountain Songs, Kiki Cavazos releases Goodbye Blues via Brooklyn-based Jalopy Records. Her new songs, much like previous tracks, are memorable for their mythic narratives, detailed imagery, and hard-won wisdom. Most notable, however, is Cavazos’ timeless voice, which evokes the essence of what

SPOTLIGHT: Vincent Neil Emerson - "Blue Stars" [VIDEO]

SPOTLIGHT: Vincent Neil Emerson - "Blue Stars" [VIDEO]

Taylor Dallas Vidic Soars on Marvelous 'Cat & Mouse'

Taylor Dallas Vidic Soars on Marvelous 'Cat & Mouse'

THROUGH THE LENS: Treefort Music & Tucson Folk Fests Rally Roots Music Fans Out West

THROUGH THE LENS: Treefort Music & Tucson Folk Fests Rally Roots Music Fans Out West

BONUS TRACKS: No Depression Reporting Fellowships, Brandi Carlile Scholarship, RIP Don Schlitz, and More Roots Music News

BONUS TRACKS: No Depression Reporting Fellowships, Brandi Carlile Scholarship, RIP Don Schlitz, and More Roots Music News

Benjamin Tod Balances 'Vengeance and Grace' On Road to Self-Fulfillment

Benjamin Tod Balances 'Vengeance and Grace' On Road to Self-Fulfillment

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Blues For Dexter Linwood,’ Todd Albright Performs Straightforward Standards

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Blues For Dexter Linwood,’ Todd Albright Performs Straightforward Standards

Stories

SPOTLIGHT: Vincent Neil Emerson - "Blue Stars" [VIDEO]

SPOTLIGHT: Vincent Neil Emerson - "Blue Stars" [VIDEO]

Benjamin Tod Balances 'Vengeance and Grace' On Road to Self-Fulfillment

Benjamin Tod Balances 'Vengeance and Grace' On Road to Self-Fulfillment

NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Chelsea Studios NYC: The Brook & The Bluff

NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Chelsea Studios NYC: The Brook & The Bluff

No Depression’s Best of March 2026 Playlist

No Depression’s Best of March 2026 Playlist

Country Music Gets a New Starr: Ringo Starr Partners with T Bone Burnett for a Ride Into a New Musical Frontier

Country Music Gets a New Starr: Ringo Starr Partners with T Bone Burnett for a Ride Into a New Musical Frontier

NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Chelsea Studios NYC: Peter Levin Band

NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Chelsea Studios NYC: Peter Levin Band

In The Deep End With Tinariwen

In The Deep End With Tinariwen

Album Reviews

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Goodbye Blues,’ Kiki Cavazos’ Stories and Voice Are Timeless

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Goodbye Blues,’ Kiki Cavazos’ Stories and Voice Are Timeless

Following two independent sets, including the enchanting Early Mountain Songs, Kiki Cavazos releases Goodbye Blues via Brooklyn-based Jalopy Records. Her new songs, much like previous tracks, are memorable for their mythic narratives, detailed imagery, and hard-won wisdom. Most notable, however, is Cavazos’ timeless voice, which evokes the essence of what

Taylor Dallas Vidic Soars on Marvelous 'Cat & Mouse'

Taylor Dallas Vidic Soars on Marvelous 'Cat & Mouse'

THROUGH THE LENS: Treefort Music & Tucson Folk Fests Rally Roots Music Fans Out West

THROUGH THE LENS: Treefort Music & Tucson Folk Fests Rally Roots Music Fans Out West

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Blues For Dexter Linwood,’ Todd Albright Performs Straightforward Standards

ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Blues For Dexter Linwood,’ Todd Albright Performs Straightforward Standards

ALBUM REVIEW: Dirk Powell Showcases Clever, Wide-Ranging Artistry on ‘Wake’

ALBUM REVIEW: Dirk Powell Showcases Clever, Wide-Ranging Artistry on ‘Wake’

ALBUM REVIEW: Mikaela Davis Plays With Genre On ‘Graceland Way’

ALBUM REVIEW: Mikaela Davis Plays With Genre On ‘Graceland Way’

ALBUM REVIEW: Retro Folk Rock Purrs From Fantastic Cat

ALBUM REVIEW: Retro Folk Rock Purrs From Fantastic Cat

Columns

BONUS TRACKS: No Depression Reporting Fellowships, Brandi Carlile Scholarship, RIP Don Schlitz, and More Roots Music News

BONUS TRACKS: No Depression Reporting Fellowships, Brandi Carlile Scholarship, RIP Don Schlitz, and More Roots Music News

After a week off, Bonus Tracks returns with a double dose of roots music news! Last month, No Depression announced the launch of a new fellowship program, thanks to a generous donation from nonprofit publisher, the FreshGrass Foundation. The Criticism Fellowships, given to writers, authors, and previous No Depression contributors,

THE READING ROOM: Joe McEwen’s ‘Tastykakes, Soul Songs and Shining Stars: Affections and Reflections, 1973-2025’

THE READING ROOM: Joe McEwen’s ‘Tastykakes, Soul Songs and Shining Stars: Affections and Reflections, 1973-2025’

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Three Worthy ‘World Music’ Campaigns

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Three Worthy ‘World Music’ Campaigns

THROUGH THE LENS: Cayamo 2026 Captivated Roots Music Fans While Cruising In The Caribbean

THROUGH THE LENS: Cayamo 2026 Captivated Roots Music Fans While Cruising In The Caribbean

THROUGH THE LENS: Three Phenomenal Roots Music Gatherings in Texas — SXSW, Luck Reunion, and Todd Snider Rules!

THROUGH THE LENS: Three Phenomenal Roots Music Gatherings in Texas — SXSW, Luck Reunion, and Todd Snider Rules!

BONUS TRACKS: RIP Jon Dee Graham, Greensky Bluegrass Documentary, and More Roots Music News

BONUS TRACKS: RIP Jon Dee Graham, Greensky Bluegrass Documentary, and More Roots Music News

THROUGH THE LENS: Big Ears 2026 Was a Homecoming

THROUGH THE LENS: Big Ears 2026 Was a Homecoming

FRESH TRACK

Curiosity about his ancestry has led songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Son Little on a journey throughout the American South that has resulted in his new album, simply titled CITYFOLK. The West Coast-born, Northeast-bred musician fine-tunes his craft here and speaks for those enduring tribulations about finding their place in the world. CITYFOLK is available now

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FRESH TRACK: Son Little - “Be Better”

Curiosity about his ancestry has led songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Son Little on a journey throughout the American South that has resulted in his new album, simply titled CITYFOLK. The West Coast-born, Northeast-bred musician fine-tunes his craft here and speaks for those enduring tribulations about finding their place in the world.

FRESH TRACK: Tinsley Ellis - "Hoodoo Woman"

FRESH TRACK: Sammy Brue - "Lord, I'm Ready Now"