THROUGH THE LENS: The Artistry of Black & White Roots Music Photography
As with virtually all photographers of a certain age, I grew up with a Kodak Brownie camera and black-and-white film. College was, for many of us, the first opportunity to have access to a darkroom. Due to both the cost and complexity of the equipment needed to process and print
FRESH TRACK: ISMAY – 'Stranger in the Barn'
Desert Pavement builds a bridge between past and present. "I create music that's informed by older traditions and makes you feel the way old folk music does," ISMAY says, “but it doesn't sound like something you've heard before." The album was
2024 Grammys Go to Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, Allison Russell, and More
As expected and eternal, the Grammys made a splash Sunday night with big names and big surprises. Kacey Musgraves, who was a presenter in the prime-time ceremony, teased a new album, directing people to her website and releasing a cryptic video in a commercial that aired just after her segment.
BONUS TRACKS: Joni at the Grammys, TikTok’s Music Feud, and More
Last week’s column brought you a preview of the presenters and performers of interest to roots music fans at the daytime Grammy Premiere Ceremony, and this week we learned who we’ll see at the main event this Sunday night. Probably the biggest news is a performance from Joni
SPOTLIGHT: On ‘Weird Faith,’ Madi Diaz Sings From the Anxiety of New Beginnings
EDITOR’S NOTE: Madi Diaz is No Depression’s Spotlight artist for February 2024. Look for more about her and her new album, Weird Faith, out Feb. 9 on ANTI-, all month long.
“I’m doing my damnedest to claim my crazy right now.”
Madi Diaz is embracing the turmoil.
ALBUM REVIEW: Dashes of Bluegrass, Celtic, and More Spice Up Charm City Junction’s ‘Salt Box’
There are certain states that are immediately associated with old-time music: North Carolina. Tennessee. West Virginia. Maryland? Well, maybe not yet. But on their new album, Salt Box, Charm City Junction aims to put Baltimore on the old-time map.
A quartet consisting of 2017 IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year