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Hilary Saunders

Hilary Saunders

Rodrigo Amarante’s ‘Drama’ Sounds Surprisingly Calm

Rodrigo Amarante’s ‘Drama’ Sounds Surprisingly Calm

Rio de Janeiro-born singer-songwriter Rodrigo Amarante’s second solo LP, Drama, opens with a brief, instrumental, eponymous track. Sounds of canned laughter, artificial applause, and raindrops hitting a tin roof crackle through stereo speakers, offering a variegated preface to the 11-track record. It’s easy to get lost in the

St. Lenox Explores Complexities of Faith on ‘Ten Songs of Worship and Praise for Our Tumultuous Times’

St. Lenox Explores Complexities of Faith on ‘Ten Songs of Worship and Praise for Our Tumultuous Times’

Andrew Choi works full-time as a lawyer in midtown Manhattan, but he’s also a classically trained violinist and formidable singer-songwriter with four records under his moniker, St. Lenox. His newest, Ten Songs of Worship and Praise for Our Tumultuous Times (which follows the same title structure as 2015’s

Mdou Moctar’s Virtuosic and Thoughtful ‘Afrique Victime’

Mdou Moctar’s Virtuosic and Thoughtful ‘Afrique Victime’

Those even loosely familiar with the contemporary musical traditions of Western Africa might already know of Mdou Moctar. The story of the virtuosic, millennial guitarist from Niger is well-told at this point: Music from his first album in 2008 was gaining traction underground in the Sahel (the climate region between

FreshGrass | North Adams Announces Lineup for 10th Annual Festival

FreshGrass | North Adams Announces Lineup for 10th Annual Festival

The annual FreshGrass Festival — presented by No Depression’s nonprofit publisher, the FreshGrass Foundation — is officially returning to MASS MoCA in North Adams, Massachusetts, on Sept. 24-26, 2021. And today, FreshGrass | North Adams announced its initial lineup for its 10th anniversary event. Known for programming innovative and exciting roots, and

Country-Folk Singer-Songwriter Justin Townes Earle Has Died at 38

Country-Folk Singer-Songwriter Justin Townes Earle Has Died at 38

A social media post on Justin Townes Earle's artist pages Sunday evening stated that the singer-songwriter has passed away at 38 years old. The statement remained brief, concisely informing fans and followers “of the passing of our son, husband, father and friend Justin.” It continued, “So many of

PRINT EXCERPT: The Kora Finds Its Way in Western Roots Music

PRINT EXCERPT: The Kora Finds Its Way in Western Roots Music

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is an excerpt from our Summer 2020 print issue, "Tools of the Trade." The print edition is sold out, but you can purchase the digital version here. Start a digital or print subscription to No Depression today to make sure you never

Chadwick Stokes & The Pintos Highlight Modern Allyship on Self-Titled LP

Chadwick Stokes & The Pintos Highlight Modern Allyship on Self-Titled LP

Between seven records with the college rock, folksy jam band Dispatch, four with righteous rock trio State Radio, and a smattering of solo releases under various names, Chadwick Stokes Urmston has a long history of singing about important issues. On Chadwick Stokes & The Pintos, his third solo LP and