No Depression Sessions at AMERICANAFEST 2024: Lee DeWyze
Singer-songwriter Lee DeWyze joined us on the back porch of Jaan's House to kickoff the No Depression Sessions at AMERICANAFEST '24, sharing four songs including the title track from his new album Gone For Days. The album is deeply influenced by the natural beauty and small
No Depression’s Best of September 2024 Playlist
September is always a busy month for the roots music community, with AMERICANAFEST, IBMA World of Bluegrass, and of course, FreshGrass | North Adams (presented by No Depression's nonprofit publisher, the FreshGrass Foundation) happening consecutively. Many musicians who have played FreshGrass, this year and in previous years, released new
ALBUM REVIEW: Thee Sacred Souls Are Back with a Funky New 'Story'
In 2022, Thee Sacred Souls made a splash with its eponymous debut. That record was an enticing mix of Chicano soul, doo wop and Impressions-esque R&B. This week, the vocal trio is back with its follow-up, entitled Got a Story to Tell.
To be blunt, it’
THROUGH THE LENS: Two Appalachia Roots Fests: Healing Appalachia and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Has anyone noticed that, during the past few years, Appalachia has garnered a lot of national attention? So much so that it’s suddenly hip to be from, live in, or even visit the region. It certainly gives an artist an extra layer of credibility in the roots music world.
Kris Kristofferson Passes Away at 88
Kris Kristofferson, an icon in American country music and film, has passed away in his Maui home at the age of 88. No cause of death has been released at the time of publishing.
Known for his gravelly voice and penchant for vivid storytelling, the Texan singer-songwriter released 19
ALBUM REVIEW: Julian Taylor Stares into the Abyss on Haunting New ‘Pathways’
“You’ve been so hard on yourself / It’s time to let things soften,” murmurs Julian Taylor on “Weighing Down,” the haunting leadoff track on his new album, Pathways. A veteran singer-songwriter with more than two decades’ experience, this soft-spoken Canadian might be the best unlicensed therapist you’