We've heard your frustrations (and have some ourselves) with Spotify, so to kick off 2026, No Depression is trying out a new platform, Deezer, for these Best of the Month playlists. Check out how they compensate artists here. Additionally, LabelGrid offers a comparison among other streaming services here.
On to the songs, though! January is quite often a slower month for new releases. Still, Spotlight artist Mon Rovîa put out an outstanding concept(ish) record, Bloodline. Additionally, No Depression favorites like Lucinda Williams released an important, timely new album and John McCutcheon and Tom Paxton reunited for a followup to their 2023 LP.
Check it all out in the new Deezer playlist below and become a member to the new No Depression to read about these artists, comment about the new platform, and more.
