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David McPherson

A 'Reckoning' Is Beckoning and Mary Gauthier’s Songs Are The Answer

A 'Reckoning' Is Beckoning and Mary Gauthier’s Songs Are The Answer

Every single one of us could use some mercy now. That refrain sung three times to end Mary Gauthier’s most-covered song, “Mercy Now,” is simple, yet, those 10 words say so much. The title-cut from the singer-songwriter’s major-label debut on Lost Highway (after three

On ‘We’re Only Human,’ Hayes Carll Offers an Honest and Authentic Reflection of Himself and the World

On ‘We’re Only Human,’ Hayes Carll Offers an Honest and Authentic Reflection of Himself and the World

Hayes Carll is done pretending, done chasing the wrong dreams for the wrong reasons. From deep-rooted insecurities and fears too long ingrained in his brain to following its “long-winded fountain of useless advice,” it’s taken time — and hard work — for him to find serenity. On his 10th

Re-Trace

Re-Trace

In 1995, No Depression printed its first issue with a story by co-founding editor Peter Blackstock leading the way. Titled “Dim Lights, Small Cities,” the article examined the debut album, Trace, from Son Volt – the band formed by Jay Farrar after he left alt-country pioneer Uncle Tupelo. Now,