FRESH TRACK: The Arcadian Wild – 'Dopamine'
Written and recorded in The Arcadian Wild’s hometown of Nashville, Welcome marks the start of a captivating new chapter for the genre-bending trio, whose innovative use of vocal harmony and counterpoint has helped redefine the possibilities of modern string band music. Fresh off a series of critically acclaimed singles
BONUS TRACKS: Buffy Sainte-Marie Retires From Live Shows
Singer-songwriter and activist Buffy Sainte-Marie announced Thursday evening that she is retiring from live performances due to physical challenges. “I have made the difficult decision to pull out of all scheduled performances in the foreseeable future,” Sainte-Marie said in a statement. “Arthritic hands and a recent shoulder injury have made
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Playing for the Man at the Door’ Gathers Gems From Mack McCormick’s Field Recordings
After traipsing all over the countryside hanging around out-of-the-way juke joints and knocking on doors trying to run down obscure local or regional performers and record them, most field recording collectors want to share their findings with the general public.
The father-son team of John and Alan Lomax, who scoured
In the Deep End With Joshua Ray Walker
It only takes a few seconds of Joshua Ray Walker’s What Is It Even? to realize this is a bold project.
The 11-song tribute to female singers and songwriters starts with an unaccompanied piercing country wail: “I’m cryin’ …” But it’s not a country weeper, or at least
No Depression's Best of July 2023 Playlist
Everyone and everything seems to move slower during these sweltering summer days. And while July saw fewer releases than the jam-packed, longest-playlist-yet June, last month also featured a number of slower, acoustic songs too.
Of course, that wasn't always the case, as artists like Lukas Nelson and Promise
ALBUM REVIEW: Beth Bombara Holds Space for Hope on ‘It All Goes Up’
As with each of her previous three albums, Beth Bombara’s distinct vocals and perceptive lyrics on It All Goes Up leave a deep impression. But where It All Goes Up differs is in the sense of space she creates with lush layers of musical arrangement. Like curtains being swept