ALBUM REVIEW: With 'Acadia,' Yasmin Williams Creates a Tranquil World
In literature, Acadia is an idyllic place filled with plenty. Acadia is a fitting title, then, for the new album from Yasmin Williams.
On this, her third album – her first for Nonesuch Records – the multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer creates a tranquil world with lush instrumentation, occasionally accompanied by enchanting vocals.
FRESH TRACK: JP Harris - "Dark Thoughts"
"Dark Thoughts" appears to the listener as a 60's country strut, covering the unspoken topics of kink and taboo desires; in actuality, JP's intention behind the song is to further explore the idea that in speaking about sexuality, we as a society may further
ALBUM REVIEW: Twelve Years Later, Mindy Smith Is Back in the Best Way
When Long-Island-native-turned-Nashville-resident Mindy Smith first arrived on the music scene in the early 2000s, it was a moment of possibility in the Americana world. The buzzy hype of late 1990s alt-country had swelled over and made inroads across indie, rock, and country commercial spaces. It wasn’t hard to imagine
No Depression Sessions at AMERICANAFEST 2024: Lee DeWyze
Singer-songwriter Lee DeWyze joined us on the back porch of Jaan's House to kickoff the No Depression Sessions at AMERICANAFEST '24, sharing four songs including the title track from his new album Gone For Days. The album is deeply influenced by the natural beauty and small town
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.