THROUGH THE LENS: ND Photographers’ Favorite Roots Albums of 2025
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No Depression's Best of September 2026 Playlist
September's new music releases really illustrated the breath and depth of what roots music encompasses. Longstanding No Depression favorites like Mary Gauthier returned with a new batch of instant folk classics and Buddy Miller released his first solo album in more than 20 years. Plus, September saw up-
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SPOTLIGHT: Reflections On The Inevitable Folly Of Naming Things, Or Whatever [ESSAY]
Editor's Note: Jude Brothers, whose new LP titled Dogwood Maiden Voyage released September 25 via Gar Hole Records, is No Depression's Spotlight Artist for September 2026. Read more about Brothers in this featured profile and listen to their song "Oak & Ache."
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