ALBUM REVIEW: At 84, Jim Kweskin Is Still ‘Doing Things Right’
Jim Kweskin plays old stuff. And it never gets old.
Since the singer and guitarist came to prominence with his jug band during the folk boom of the early ‘60s, he has essentially been doing the same thing — mining vintage material, especially early jazz and blues, and filtering it through
ALBUM REVIEW: Southern Avenue Cooks Up a Memphis Soul Stew on ‘Family’
With voices soaring, beats pulsing, and spirits on fire, Southern Avenue’s thrilling Family could initially be mistaken for an old-fashioned gospel record. Between the irresistible grooves and unflagging positivity, it’s impossible not to feel reborn and uplifted after spending time with this dynamic quartet.
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ALBUM REVIEW: 'Believer' Finds NC Duo Blue Cactus Confident and Sure-Footed
THROUGH THE LENS: Best Bets for MerleFest 2025
One-hundred artists are scheduled to perform across 12 stages at this year’s MerleFest, to be held April 24-27, 2025 on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
The artists highlighted below are, with a couple notable exceptions, ones that regular MerleFest attendees may not be that
FRESH TRACK: Mike Delevante - "The Rain Never Came"
Mike Delevante, who spent the 1990s recording and touring as half of trailblazing Americana brother duo The Delevantes with his older brother Bob, has released his debut solo record, September Days, on Guy Clark’s Truly Handmade Records. The album’s first track, “The Rain Never Came,” is an instantly
SPOTLIGHT: Valerie June Clings to Joy on ‘Owls, Omens, and Oracles’
Editor’s Note: Valerie June is No Depression’s Spotlight Artist for April 2025. Learn more about her life and new album, Owls, Omens, and Oracles, which was released April 11, in this feature, and stay tuned for more from June all month long.
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