Kathleen Edwards on Quitting, Unquitting, and the Power of Both
Barely 10 minutes into talking with Kathleen Edwards, I tell her that I’m at a crossroads in my writing career. “I don’t know what to do,” I admit, the COVID-exacerbated anxiety bubbling over. “Do I need to open a coffee shop?” I ask, and together we laugh.
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Golden Shoals Brings Old-Time into Modern Day with Lively Reintroduction
Think old-time songs are old-fashioned? In this age of political malaise, systemic injustice, a health catastrophe, and economic uncertainty, old-time’s sounds and themes can feel alarmingly relevant, especially when brought up to date in the able hands of Golden Shoals.
The duo of musical partners Amy Alvey and Mark
THE READING ROOM: Eddie Floyd on ‘Knock on Wood’ and His Life in Soul
Soul legend Eddie Floyd wrote, or co-wrote, many memorable hit songs, including “634-5789,” “I’ve Never Found a Girl (To Love Me Like You Do),” and “Knock on Wood.” Now, in his autobiography, written with Tony Fletcher, the Alabama native carries readers on a journey through his life, from his
PRINT EXCERPT: The Kora Finds Its Way in Western Roots Music
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is an excerpt from our Summer 2020 print issue, "Tools of the Trade." The print edition is sold out, but you can purchase the digital version here. Start a digital or print subscription to No Depression today to make sure you never
Daniel Donato’s Debut Blends Classic Country and Classic Rock, With a Dash of Dead
Daniel Donato’s journey to A Young Man’s Country started with rocking out via video game Guitar Hero and quickly shifted to playing the real thing on the streets of Nashville and then joining the house band at the legendary Robert’s Western World at the age of 16.
THROUGH THE LENS: The Many Memories of the Newport Folk Festival
As we get ready to stream this year’s Newport Folk Festival, titled “Newport Folk Revival Weekend,” photographer/writer Jim Brock, who has attended five of the last six festivals, shares with us some of his thoughts, memories, and favorite moments from those years. And, of course, his one-of-a-kind photos.