FRESH TRACK: Nick Lowe - "Jet Pac Boomerang"
Nick Lowe's "Jet Pac Boomerang" showcases a character struggling to leave an unhealthy relationship and keeps coming back to their partner even though they know they're worse off because of it. Even with the difficult subject matter, Lowe's ability to compose some
FOUNDERS' KEEPERS: Milo Binder, Johnny Irion, Continental Drifters, and More
Songwriters reappear (Milo Binder) and reinvent (L.C. Franke) and keep on rollin’ (Johnny Irion). A bluegrass mainstay (Rhonda Vincent) puts her own stamp on classics with some high-profile guests. And a couple of personal favorites from decades past (Continental Drifters, America) serve up archival sets that stand the test
BONUS TRACKS: Folk Alliance International Invokes Aurora Borealis for 2025 Gathering
When Folk Alliance International (FAI) convenes for its 37th gathering in 2025, it will be occupying space in Montreal, QC, Canada. The annual conference will be held February 19-23, 2025, and is set to be one of the organization's largest collection of artist showcases in its nearly four
SPOTLIGHT: JD McPherson Can't Go Anywhere with You [VIDEO]
EDITOR’S NOTE: JD McPherson is No Depression’s Spotlight artist for September 2024. Learn more about him via this interview. His new album, Nite Owls, coming Sep. 27 on New West Records.
You might not expect a guy who was born and raised in Oklahoma to spin his rockabilly
ALBUM REVIEW: Simo and Dickinson Bring in the Whomp and Stomp
Pair up guitarists JD Simo and Luther Dickinson, and you can expect some sludge to get splashed around. The mix of Simo's Chicago-by-way-of-Nashville licks and Dickinson's hill country fuzz whip up a muddy cauldron of stickyfoot stomp. The selections reflect a who's-who of whompers,
2024 Americana Music Awards Honors Sierra Ferrell, Brandy Clark, and More
As AMERICANAFEST 2024 jets into full blast in Nashville, Tennessee, the Americana Music Association gathered its members and fans at the Ryman Auditorium last night to hand out its annual honors and awards. Hosted by long-time favorites Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan (better known as The Milk Carton Kids), the