ALBUM REVIEW: Calexico Weaves a Magical Mirage on ‘El Mirador’
Though the Southwest has always been woven into the fabric of their music, Calexico’s 10th studio album, El Mirador, is a true love letter to the region. With brushstrokes of textured instrumentals, the group paints the vast deserts and big skies surrounding the place where the album came together.
ALBUM REVIEW: Father John Misty Swings Across Eras and Genres on ‘Chloë and the Next 20th Century’
You are not altogether sure what you are listening to when you fire up Father John Misty’s new album, Chloë and the Next 20th Century: Apart from his mellifluous voice, which runs throughout, the tracks are all so very different.
This is not a bad thing, of course. It
ALBUM REVIEW: JOHNNYSWIM Looks at Love From Every Angle
For the last 10 years, the real-life chemistry between husband/wife team Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano has creatively spilled over onto singles, albums, and EPs as the duo JOHNNYSWIM. The resultant catalog is a mix of whip-smart pop hooks, soulful grooves, organic instrumentation, and spiritual depth.
While sheltered in
ALBUM REVIEW: River Whyless Grows ‘Monoflora’ in 30-Day Burst
What happens when four songwriters and multi-instrumentalists choose to spend 30 days together in the Western North Carolina mountains? In the case of River Whyless, the result is their new album, Monoflora.
The band self-produced their 2012 debut album, A Stone, A Leaf, An Unfound Door, out of necessity, but
THROUGH THE LENS: Floating Music Festival Cayamo Makes Joyous Return to Sea
Unlike many festivals, the Cayamo cruise only missed one year due to COVID-19 (it docked in 2020 just before lockdowns hit, and then skipped 2021). This year was not a given due to the close proximity that being on a cruise ship necessarily entails, but as no on-board outbreak was
SPOTLIGHT: Joshua Hedley Brings Back Country Bangers on ‘Neon Blue’
EDITOR’S NOTE: Joshua Hedley is No Depression’s Spotlight artist for April 2022. His new album, Neon Blue, comes out on April 22 via New West Records. Look for more from Hedley all month long.
Joshua Hedley, it seems, was born to play country music.
“When I was 3,