No Depression’s Best of September 2024 Playlist
September is always a busy month for the roots music community, with AMERICANAFEST, IBMA World of Bluegrass, and of course, FreshGrass | North Adams (presented by No Depression's nonprofit publisher, the FreshGrass Foundation) happening consecutively. Many musicians who have played FreshGrass, this year and in previous years, released new
ALBUM REVIEW: Thee Sacred Souls Are Back with a Funky New 'Story'
In 2022, Thee Sacred Souls made a splash with its eponymous debut. That record was an enticing mix of Chicano soul, doo wop and Impressions-esque R&B. This week, the vocal trio is back with its follow-up, entitled Got a Story to Tell.
To be blunt, it’s fantastic.
THROUGH THE LENS: Two Appalachia Roots Fests: Healing Appalachia and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Has anyone noticed that, during the past few years, Appalachia has garnered a lot of national attention? So much so that it’s suddenly hip to be from, live in, or even visit the region. It certainly gives an artist an extra layer of credibility in the roots music world.
Kris Kristofferson Passes Away at 88
Kris Kristofferson, an icon in American country music and film, has passed away in his Maui home at the age of 88. No cause of death has been released at the time of publishing.
Known for his gravelly voice and penchant for vivid storytelling, the Texan singer-songwriter released 19 solo
ALBUM REVIEW: Julian Taylor Stares into the Abyss on Haunting New ‘Pathways’
“You’ve been so hard on yourself / It’s time to let things soften,” murmurs Julian Taylor on “Weighing Down,” the haunting leadoff track on his new album, Pathways. A veteran singer-songwriter with more than two decades’ experience, this soft-spoken Canadian might be the best unlicensed therapist you’ll ever
BONUS TRACKS: Bluegrass Festival Rolls into North Carolina
Even as the state is reeling from the onset of Hurricane Helene today (wishing everyone a safe recovery from the storm!), so too is the International Bluegrass Music Association descending on Raleigh, North Carolina, for the 35th installment of its annual conference and World of Bluegrass Festival.
IBMA is always