ALBUM REVIEW: Britain’s James Hunter Recharges Classic Soul Sounds on ‘Off the Fence’
You’d never know it just to look at him, but James Hunter is an accomplished time traveler. Despite passing for an ordinary mortal, this exuberant singer has obviously transported himself from a smoky London club circa 1963, where the preferred music is deep soul and the grooves are righteous.
ALBUM REVIEW: Langhorne Slim Reinvents Himself With ‘The Dreamin’ Kind’, Embracing Fuller Sound
With his new LP, The Dreamin’ Kind, Langhorne Slim largely backburners the folkish and lo-fi sounds of earlier albums, including 2021’s Strawberry Mansion. Aided by producer Sam Kiszka, he embraces rock guitars, synths, and elaborate arrangements. While Slim has never sounded so polished, panoramic, or mainstream, his authenticity is
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NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Last year's Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion drew us even deeper into the rich history of recorded music in the Tri-Cities area of Tennessee and Virginia. It's coming up on a century since Ralph Peer's 1927 Bristol Sessions introduced Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter
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SPOTLIGHT: Far-seer [ESSAY]
Editor's Note: Mon Rovîa, whose debut LP Bloodline is out today via Nettwerk, is No Depression's Spotlight Artist for January 2026 and we're thrilled to share this personal, poetic piece on his release day. Stay tuned all month for a feature profile about Mon
Tom Petty 'Wildflowers' Releases Take His Legacy To A Higher Place
Tom Petty’s greatest achievement might have been coming off as a regular guy. His laidback persona and accessible catalog made it easy for millions of fans to forge a bond with the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, who would have turned 75 on October 20, 2025.
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