ALBUM REVIEW: With 'Believer,' Sister Ray Blends Pensiveness and Buoyancy
With their latest set, Believer, Ella Coyes assumes a more aerial view than on their 2022 debut, Communion, frequently putting distance between themself and their subject matter. John Nellen’s production MO complements Coyes’ narrative style and this new, detached perspective, infusing the tracks with buoyancy, while never diluting Coyes’
THE READING ROOM: Geoffrey Himes Posits The Opposite of Outlaw Country in New Book 'In-Law Country'
What do Brian Ahern, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Ricky Skaggs, Rosanne Cash, and Guy and Susanna Clark have in common? What unites them musically, or at least brings them together for songwriting rounds and guitar pulls and trading places in one another’s bands? What was it is about the
ALBUM REVIEW: Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters Bring the Light on 'Good Morning, Sunshine'
The title of Portland, Oregon-based Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters’ second album, Good Morning, Sunshine, is perfect. Like their rocking predecessors in the 1970s band Fanny, Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters deliver joyous, high-octane performances, and the 11 songs on this collection overflow with ebullience and energy.
The bright title
No Depression's Best of March 2025 Playlist
Today might be April Fool's Day, but last month's playlist is no joke. March 2025 saw the return of some of roots music's biggest stars like Jason Isbell and Alison Krauss and Union Station. Additionally, ever-prolific Charley Crockett released his 15th studio album last
THROUGH THE LENS: Big Ears Festival 2025 Digs Deep
Founded in 2009, the Big Ears Festival lays claim to bringing more diverse music acts to single locale than any other event or gathering. From roots to the avant-garde, the fest brings together performers from around the world to music and other arts aficionados who are also from around the
FRESH TRACK: Alison Krauss & Union Station - "Arcadia"
Arcadia is Alison Krauss & Union Station's first album in 14 years. Throughout its ten transcendent songs, beautiful and tragic stories unfold as they reflect upon hard truths of history and the lives of those who have come before.
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