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Best Roots Music Albums of 2023 (So Far)

Best Roots Music Albums of 2023 (So Far)

New roots music albums have been coming at us full blast this year — who could ever keep up? (Us! We can!) As we pass the midpoint of the year, we wanted to take a breath and pause to appreciate some of the great albums that have hit our ears so

No Depression’s Roots Music Shopping List for Record Store Day 2023

No Depression’s Roots Music Shopping List for Record Store Day 2023

For 16 years now, Record Store Day has nudged music lovers toward their favorite independent shops, a reminder of the community these stores can build as well as the need for customers to pop in every now and them to keep them alive. As local stores plan live performances, sales,

CRITICS POLL: ND Writers’ Favorite Roots Music Albums of 2022

CRITICS POLL: ND Writers’ Favorite Roots Music Albums of 2022

Hot on the heels of our annual Readers Poll, we checked in with No Depression’s staff and contributors to get their takes on the best roots music albums released in 2022. As usually happens, there’s only a little overlap between the two polls, but the good news is

No Depression Readers' 50 Favorite Roots Music Albums of 2022

No Depression Readers' 50 Favorite Roots Music Albums of 2022

After two years severely curtailed by COVID-19, the music industry got back to full speed in 2022, with busy touring schedules and a steady river of new roots music releases throughout the year. As we do every year, we asked No Depression readers to share their favorite new roots music

The 2022 No Depression Guide to Holiday Music That Doesn’t Suck

The 2022 No Depression Guide to Holiday Music That Doesn’t Suck

The holiday spirit is in the air, and so is holiday music — everywhere you go. Sure, it’s comforting to hear familiar favorites (and admit it, even Mariah Carey puts a smile on your face the first dozen or so times you hear her this time of year), but it’

Madeleine Kelson – 'Make You Proud'

Madeleine Kelson – 'Make You Proud'

Nashville-based artist Madeleine Kelson has been writing and performing music since childhood, developing a unique, country-leaning style of Americana laced with elements of rock and blues. She spent her early career performing with her twin sister as The Kelson Twins in Chicago before branching off to launch her solo career

No Depression’s Best Roots Music Albums of 2022 (So Far)

No Depression’s Best Roots Music Albums of 2022 (So Far)

We’re at the halfway point of 2022, and what a ride it’s been. Luckily, there’s good music to get us through. In what’s become a tradition at No Depression, we once again wanted to take a minute to appreciate the steady stream of great roots music