THE READING ROOM: New Book Celebrates Street Singing Traditions
In 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival celebrated the lives and music of a group of fictional street singers Willy and the Poor Boys in their hit song “Down on the Corner.” As the four boys gather on the corner near suppertime, there’s a “happy noise” as they try “to bring
FOUNDERS KEEPERS: 25 Years of Mary Gauthier's 'Drag Queens In Limousines'
Twenty-five years ago Mary Gauthier was a singing chef — a novelty from Baton Rouge, who was trying to find her voice and hold on to her sobriety in deepest Boston — gambling there might be an audience willing to listen to an album of hard-won songs titled Drag Queens In Limousines.
ALBUM REVIEW: Yonder Mountain String Band Heads Somewhere Good on 'Nowhere Next'
Despite the title of Yonder Mountain String Band’s new album, Nowhere Next, they’re always headed somewhere, blazing new sonic trails and revisiting some familiar musical territory. For the album’s 11 songs (it’s their 11th album, as well), the band chases each other around the tablature with
THROUGH THE LENS: Stevie Wonder, Lucinda Williams & Other Photos of the Week
As the music festival season winds down, it’s time to take a look at the individual shows the ND photographers have been catching lately. From Buddy Guy — who’s been paying the Chicago blues for over 60 years — to Iceland’s Laufey, who’s gained a loyal following by
No Depression's Best of October 2024 Playlist
The fall chill didn't hit New York City until unseasonably late, but October still blew in a ton of cool music. And many of these artists took their time between releases. Singer-songwriter and October Spotlight artist Joy Clark released her debut album after years of exciting singles and
FRESH TRACK: Jobi Riccio - "Final Movie Scene"
Tennessee-based singer-songwriter Jobi Ricco has released new single “Final Movie Scene,” a delicate ode to daydreaming and growing pains. “‘Final Movie Scene’ is a song about escaping,” says Riccio. “Whether it be into a fantasy version of your life or into another person or relationship. It speaks to the secret