ALBUM REVIEW: Ben Sollee Buckles In for Spirited, Eclectic ‘Long Haul’
It’s been a long, tumultuous seven years since Ben Sollee released his 2017 chamber-bluegrass self-titled album, Ben Sollee & the Kentucky Native. Now the father of three, Sollee kept himself busy with soundtrack scores (LAND from director Robin Wright and John Slattery’s Maggie Moore(s), among others) and
ALBUM REVIEW: Blind Pilot Finds Its Wings Again on ‘In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain’
It's been eight years since Blind Pilot released their last album, 2016's And Then Like Lions. That long interval was the result of a period of personal and musical upheaval for frontman and primary songwriter Israel Nebeker, who experienced a lengthy period of writer's
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SPOTLIGHT: Wild Ponies Take Time to ‘Breathe’ [VIDEO]
EDITOR’S NOTE: Wild Ponies are No Depression’s Spotlight band for August 2024. Learn more about them and their new album, Dreamers (out Aug. 23 on No Evil Records), in this interview, and look for more all month long.
As busy as Wild Ponies have been the past few
ALBUM REVIEW: Ray LaMontagne Sounds Content in His Journey to ‘Long Way Home’
When Ray LaMontagne debuted two decades ago, his weathered tenor sounded otherworldly. Its power seemed unlikely from such a shy, subdued performer. Now entrenched in middle age, the New England singer-songwriter’s instrument is no less sonorous or wondrous. He has just grown into it. LaMontagne sounds more comfortable, and
THROUGH THE LENS: Quiet Moments Shine at Nelsonville Music Festival 2024
It was a hot three days at this year’s Nelsonville Music Festival (July 25-28). But with plenty of free water and lots of shade trees and hospitality tents, there were many ways to escape the glaring afternoon sun.
This was the fest’s third year at its new home
FRESH TRACK: Connor Daly – 'Ain't Got a Cape'
It takes no more than a single listen to Connor Daly’s stirring new album, Colors Fade, to prove the point. Comprised of 12 original songs, it easily qualifies as one of the most impressive debuts of the year.