ALBUM REVIEW: Terry Allen Brings a Family Full of Blood Sucking Maniacs on Latest Album
Terry Allen has been many things across eight decades of living, including an artist and musician. Since his 1975 debut Juarez, Allen’s made more than a dozen albums that have established him as one of the all-time great Texas songwriters, one with a perspective and style like none
ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Goodbye Blues,’ Kiki Cavazos’ Stories and Voice Are Timeless
Following two independent sets, including the enchanting Early Mountain Songs, Kiki Cavazos releases Goodbye Blues via Brooklyn-based Jalopy Records. Her new songs, much like previous tracks, are memorable for their mythic narratives, detailed imagery, and hard-won wisdom. Most notable, however, is Cavazos’ timeless voice, which evokes the essence
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ALBUM REVIEW: Taylor Dallas Vidic Soars on Marvelous 'Cat & Mouse'
Taylor Dallas Vidic is an artist worth getting to know. Already respected in her native Juneau, Alaska, Vidic’s debut double album Cat & Mouse is her introduction to a larger audience. Frankly, it’s a hell of a way to say hello, as Cat & Mouse is as fine
THROUGH THE LENS: Treefort Music & Tucson Folk Fests Rally Roots Music Fans Out West
This week’s column covers two roots music fests in the western United States: Treefort Music Fest in Boise, Idaho (March 25-29, 2026); and Tucson Folk Festival in Tucson, Arizona (April 10-12, 2026).
While Treefort is much larger in scope — over 500 performances to Tucson’s 150 — both
BONUS TRACKS: No Depression Reporting Fellowships, Brandi Carlile Scholarship, RIP Don Schlitz, and More Roots Music News
After a week off, Bonus Tracks returns with a double dose of roots music news!
Last month, No Depression announced the launch of a new fellowship program, thanks to a generous donation from nonprofit publisher, the FreshGrass Foundation. The Criticism Fellowships, given to writers, authors, and previous No Depression contributors,