ALBUM REVIEW: A Whole World of Music from Béla Fleck and Friends on ‘As We Speak’
When considering world music as a genre, one can forget that American music is part of the world. Béla Fleck, known for his prowess on the banjo, has never allowed his music to be hemmed in. While he has received acclaim in the bluegrass world, from his days with the
THROUGH THE LENS: Luck Reunion and Treefort Music Fest
This week the Through the Lens column plays catch-up with two March festivals sharing this space, the Luck Reunion in Texas and the Treefort Music Fest in Boise, Idaho. Their respective locales could not be more different. The Reunion is a one day, self-contained event held on Willie Nelson'
JOURNAL EXCERPT: Arhoolie Records’ 60-year Legacy of Roots Record Collecting
EDITOR’S NOTE: The team at No Depression is saddened to hear about the passing of music collector and Arhoolie Records label founder Chris Strachwitz at the age of 92. In his honor, we're sharing this excerpt of a story about the 60th anniversary of his label from
On ‘The Chicago Sessions,’ Rodney Crowell Finds Friendship and Fresh Setting with Jeff Tweedy
Rodney Crowell working with Jeff Tweedy seems like a match made in musical heaven. Both are meticulous songwriters who spin dazzling tales of despair, loss, joy, and hope, and they both deliver just the right music the lyrics demand. Those strengths combine for something special on Crowell’s new album,
Renewed Turnpike Troubadours Drop New Video, Announce Album
In conjunction with this week’s news of a new album coming from Turnpike Troubadours, the band released a video for the album’s first song today.
“Mean Old Sun” is fans’ first glimpse into A Cat in the Rain, coming Aug. 25 via Bossier City Records/Thirty Tigers. The
BONUS TRACKS: Willie Nelson in the Rock Hall of Fame, RIP Gordon Lightfoot, and More
The ballots have been counted for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Class of 2023 is set. Most notable among the names for roots music fans is Willie Nelson, who just celebrated his 90th birthday. The other inductees in the general category are Sheryl Crow, Kate Bush,