Fire and Feather: Cultural Preservation and Climate Justice from the Perspective of a Black Masking Indian Chief in 2025
Editor’s Note: No Depression is honored to share this essay by Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. — which explores the confluence of New Orleans roots music, environmentalism, and cultural heritage — during release week for his new album with The Wild Magnolias, Chip Off The Old Block. Additionally, more information about
ALBUM REVIEW: Neil Young Speaks His Mind Without Apology on ‘Talkin to the Trees’
Given his long run, it would be easy to take Neil Young for granted. Going solo in the late 1960s after Buffalo Springfield’s demise, this restless troubadour has been making wonderfully idiosyncratic music ever since. Lately he’s only raised his profile, continuing to record new albums while ramping
THROUGH THE LENS: DelFest 2025 Brings It All Back Home
Named for and presided over by the undisputed king of bluegrass — Del McCoury — DelFest, first held in 2008, took over Cumberland, Maryland, this past Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25, 2025. Held at the Allegany County Fairgrounds, it’s a lovely backdrop with a fabulous view of Knobley Mountain rising high
ALBUM REVIEW: Bear Family's Rockabilly collection ‘That'll Flat Git It, Vol. 50’ Exposes 1950s Rock ‘N Roll Roots
Rounding up a herd of ‘billies is a daunting task. They're an unruly bunch, rowdy and unpredictable. But with their latest release, That'll Flat Git It, Vol. 50, Bear Family Records steps up to satisfy your rockabilly cravings with a 29-song collection from the vaults of
BONUS TRACKS: Roots Music News from Tony Rice, John Prine, Jesse Welles, and More
The devil works fast, but the internet works faster...or something along those lines. The biggest news of the day today is Donald Trump and Elon Musk melting down online, so of course, Arkansas-based singer-songwriter Jesse Welles took to a field and sang the news in a little ditty called
Landmark Bluegrass Album ‘J.D. Crowe & The New South’ Celebrates Half a Century
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2025 edition of No Depression and we're sharing it in honor of the new vinyl reissue of J.D. Crowe & The New South's self-titled album, released today. And please consider supporting No Depression with a