ALBUM REVIEW: Carolyn Wonderland Gracefully Shoulders the Weight of the World on ‘Truth Is’
Carolyn Wonderland never does things nice and easy. Whether matching stinging guitar licks and a hammering beat, or railing against an unfair world with righteous fury, this Texas powerhouse refuses to temper her passionate testimonials, giving all in every note. Nothing is taken lightly on Truth Is, which sizzles from
FRESH TRACK: The Watson Twins - "Just Like Heaven" (Live)
The Watson Twins are back with a live album recorded in Nashville at one of the city’s most beloved venues, The Basement East. The twins' incredible band brings their energy and talent to this group of songs that span all Watson Twins releases — Southern Manners EP (2006), Fire
THROUGH THE LENS: Australia’s Byron Bay Bluesfest 2025
Byron Bay Bluesfest, held over Easter weekend since 1990, has long been regarded as Australia’s premier roots music festival, as well as being one of the world’s leading destination festivals. Reduced from five to four days (April 17-20, 2025) this year, Bluesfest still attracted the third largest crowd
BONUS TRACKS: New Website, Memberships, and More Music and Media Industry News
This past week has been a big one for both the music and media industries. In case you missed it, welcome to the new No Depression! Read on to learn about all the new changes, find answers to some FAQs, and subscribe to the leading source for independent roots music
THROUGH THE LENS: Changes in the Air at Stagecoach and High Water Festivals
This week the column again reports from two roots festivals held last month in opposite ends of the country — Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California (April 25-27, 2025) and High Water Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina (April 26-27, 2025).
High Water took place at the town’s Riverfront Park which,
NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS: Wyatt Flores at MerleFest
No Depression set up the "studio" at the 37th annual MerleFest for a dozen sessions with legends and legends-in-the-making. The festival was founded in 1988 in memory of Doc Watson’s son Merle, and features “traditional plus” music, meaning a broad range of styles from the sweet falsetto