On ‘We’re Only Human,’ Hayes Carll Offers an Honest and Authentic Reflection of Himself and the World
Hayes Carll is done pretending, done chasing the wrong dreams for the wrong reasons. From deep-rooted insecurities and fears too long ingrained in his brain to following its “long-winded fountain of useless advice,” it’s taken time — and hard work — for him to find serenity. On his 10th studio record
BONUS TRACKS: Updates from the FreshGrass Foundation and More Roots Music News
The FreshGrass Foundation, No Depression's nonprofit publisher for the last 10 years, share two big announcements this week. First, the finalists for the FreshGrass Awards have been named. These awards, which total more than $20,000 and showcase the best up-and-coming roots music talent, have been a cornerstone
ALBUM REVIEW: Charley Crockett Offers a Riveting Set on ‘Dollar a Day’
ALBUM REVIEW: Charley Crockett Offers a Riveting Set on ‘Dollar a Day’
2024’s $10 Cowboy spotlighted Charley Crockett’s range and a production style that referenced the Las Vegas Strip as much as the Honky Tonk Highway. With Lonesome Drifter, released earlier this year, Crockett strove to reembrace the
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ALBUM REVIEW: Ashley Monroe’s ‘Tennessee Lightning’ is a Swampy, Luminous Reflection on Loss and Hope
Ashley Monroe returns after a four year absence with an electrifying new album that traverses a variety of musical landscapes, from swampy blues to gospel to pop and country. Tennessee Lightning aptly describes the striking blend of Monroe’s mesmerizing vocals and the transcendent musical styles that mark the songs
ALBUM REVIEW: The Art of the Cover, Laid Bare on Baiman and Viv & Riley Collaboration, ‘Kissing Other Ppl’
What happens when you take the synth out of your favorite pop banger, the warm crinkle of an iconic vocal from a soulful lover’s plea, or the sass out of a disco country kiss-off? The thing with cover songs is that if you’re removing the thing that made