The National Reserve gave us a sneak peek of the new, unreleased music they’re brewing at our latest No Depression Session in partnership with NYC honky-tonk Lucinda’s and Hiatus Tequila! Check out the session, live from Lucinda's, below: nodepression.org/no-depressio...

Valentine is songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews' most entrancing set of songs to date. With her latest sequence, Andrews continues to court the all-mighty hook, her vocal deliveries more nuanced than ever, her lyrics exemplary and revealing. Read John Amen's review: nodepression.org/album-review...

You’d never know it, but James Hunter is an accomplished time traveler. The singer's latest album, 'Off the Fence,' is full of righteous grooves that transport listeners to 1960s London. Read Jon Young's review at the link below! nodepression.org/album-review...

With his new LP, The Dreamin’ Kind, Langhorne Slim largely backburners the folkish and lo-fi sounds of earlier albums, embracing a polished, panoramic, and mainstream sound that still feels authentic. Read John Amen's review below: nodepression.org/langhorne-sl...

Better late than never! Presenting ND's ins/outs list for 2026

In this week's THROUGH THE LENS column, Amos Perrine zooms in on two labels, Intervention Records and Craft Recordings, who are reissuing classic audiophile records from Alison Krauss, Willie Nelson, and more. Read on below! nodepression.org/through-the-...

If you're heading to Nashville in 2026, stop by the newest exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame. “Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising," offers a glance into the North Alabama area that produced legendary recordings by The Rolling Stones, Dylan, and more. Read on: nodepression.org/muscle-shoal...

Baltimore-based psychedelic funk band Pigeons Playing Ping Pong joined us at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion to share three songs from their new album Feed The Fire, and a soaring interpretation of Elton John's "Rocket Man." Watch the full session below! nodepression.org/no-depressio...

Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, has passed away at 78. We join the roots community and Deadheads everywhere in mourning this loss. 🌹 In tribute to Weir's long, strange trip, revisit Jim Brock's reflections from the final Dead & Co tour: nodepression.org/through-the-...

Introducing No Depression's first Spotlight artist of the year... Mon Rovîa! On the release day of his debut LP Bloodline, we're thrilled to share this personal, poetic piece from Mon Rovîa. Stay tuned for a profile and an exclusive video in the month to come! nodepression.org/spotlight-fa...

Tom Petty’s greatest achievement might have been coming off as a regular guy. Eight years after Petty's death, ND considers Petty's masterpiece – the 1996 album Wildflowers – and how the Petty estate is keeping his legacy alive. Become a member to read in full. nodepression.org/tom-petty-wi...

Brenton Wood, Ozzy Osbourne, Brian Wilson – the musicians we've lost in 2025 will continue to live through their music, of course, but many of them will also live on through books written by or about them. Henry Carrigan takes a look at some of these titles: nodepression.org/the-reading-...

During the pandemic, Tom Paxton and John McCutcheon began meeting for weekly writing sessions over Zoom. On Together Again, they share these songs in a follow-up to the 2023 album together – it's immensely likable traditional folk at its eloquent, plainspoken best. nodepression.org/album-review...

For our latest Postcard From – a series that features dispatches from artists' daily lives on the road, in the studio, or anywhere in between – The SteelDrivers celebrate the Grand Ole Opry's centennial with a memory from their first performance there in 2008. nodepression.org/a-postcard-f...

Since 1983, Mountain Stage – the nation's premier presenter of roots music – has grown in stature and durability. In this week's THROUGH THE LENS column, Amos Perrine features photos from Mountain Stage's 42nd Anniversary Show. Check it out below! nodepression.org/through-the-...

As 2026 begins, QUEER COUNTRY columnist Rachel Cholst looks back on some of the standout roots albums from LGBTQIA+ artists this year – including records from S.G. Goodman, Avery Friedman, Palmyra, and more. Check it out at the link below: nodepression.org/queer-countr...

Who’s the best band in Austin, Texas, right now? Plenty of folks might say Black Pumas. Certainly Spoon would get a lot of mentions. Don't sleep on Ulla. Check out Peter Blackstock's WHAT WE MISSED Review of Ulla II below: nodepression.org/album-review...

Malawi based trio The Kasambwe Brothers was founded in 1987, but the world pop group has never recorded a full length album – until now. Read Grant Britt's review of the debut LP from newly founded MASS MoCA records, produced in partnership with Hen House Studios: nodepression.org/album-review...

ND readers have spoken: the results of our annual year-end readers' poll are in! Narrowing down favorites from the nearly 600 albums we tracked this year is no easy feat, but the results are clear. Read on for readers' Top 10 favorite roots music albums of 2025. nodepression.org/year-end-rea...

Hannah Cohen has always been effortlessly cool. On Earthstar Mountain, released in March, Cohen steps into the spotlight that has been beckoning her, easing into a groovier sound with chiffon vocals billowing like lavender smoke. Read Maeri Ferguson's review:

It’s often said that the family that prays together stays together. But what about the family that plays together? Long-standing family band Annie & the Caldwells are bonded by more than blood or belief – they’re soul-connected through song.

📸 THROUGH THE LENS 📸 : 2025 In Review - The Best of Everything Adding to the year-end roundups, ND's very own Amos Perrine picks his favorites of the year. Check out his list here: nodepression.org/through-the-...

Buddy Guy ain’t done with the Blues. Not even close. Read our latest WHAT WE MISSED review by Alli Patton below. nodepression.org/album-review...

For our latest IN THE DEEP END Q&A, ND chatted with New Mexico-based multi-instrumentalist and multi-linguist Jordan Wax about his new album, Pantakozak and other new Yiddish Songs for Kids, a joyful and thoughtful collection of songs for an otherwise heavy period. nodepression.org/in-the-deep-...

🎁 Time to unwrap our favorite 15 albums of 2025! 🎁 Head to the link below for our critics poll results (hint: albums by Margo Price, Mavis Staples, and a former Beatle made the list!) nodepression.org/critics-poll...

On the next installment of WHAT WE MISSED, John Amen reviews the "consistently catchy" record by Snocaps, a Crutchfield sibling duo project featuring some of the artists from Waxahatchee and Wednesday. Read more: nodepression.org/album-review...

A new Carole King memoir offers an affectionate and robust portrait of the "Natural Woman" that excels in its close analysis of King's lyrics and music. Become a member today to read Henry Carrigan's review at the link in bio. nodepression.org/the-reading-...

Forging forward with WHAT WE MISSED, Jon Young reviews a killer debut by Joelton Mayfield, who has the honky-tonk voice of a woeful hillbilly and Bruce Springsteen's ability to capture titanic emotions in a concise song. Read below! nodepression.org/album-review...

📸 PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: Joe Ely (1947 – 2025) The West Texas troubadour Joe Ely passed away at his home in Taos, New Mexico on Monday December 15, 2025. This week, we're featuring photos of the late songwriter by photographers Peter Dervin, C. Elliott, Lisa Costantino, and Amos Perrine.

ONE HOUR LEFT! Night owls, last chance to cast your vote for your top 10 roots music releases of 2025 by 11:59pm EST. See you when we share results! nodepression.org/vote-for-you...

It's Holiday time for many, and while the crowdfunding landscape slows down during this month, there are still a few artists who launch campaigns in the giving season. This month, check out three gift-worthy campaigns perfect for a stocking-stuffing IOU. nodepression.org/crowdfunding...

TODAY is the LAST day to vote in No Depression's year-end reader's poll! Pick your top 10 roots music albums of 2025 by 11:59pm to have your vote counted in our year-end reader survey. nodepression.org/vote-for-you...

Joe Ely has died at 78. To celebrate his life and profound influence on Americana, we're sharing a feature from ND founder Peter Blackstock published this past Feb on his new album, "Love and Freedom." The No Depression team sends condolences to the Ely family. nodepression.org/joe-ely-digs...

2 DAYS LEFT to vote in our Year-End Reader's Poll! Pick your top 10 albums of 2025 by Dec. 17 at 11:59pm to be included in our reader roundup. nodepression.org/vote-for-you...

In his latest FOUNDERS KEEPERS column, ND founder Grant Alden writes about four obscure artists who withdrew from music, but whose songs are worth hunting down. Become a member today to read more.

Raul Malo, frontman of The Mavericks, passed away on Monday at the age of 60. In this week's BONUS TRACKS, we republish some of the most touching tributes from fellow roots musicians, as well as our usual roundup of roots news and forthcoming releases. Read below. nodepression.org/bonus-tracks...

3 DAYS LEFT to vote in our Year-End Reader's Poll! Pick your top 10 albums of 2025 by Dec. 17 at 11:59pm to be included in our reader roundup. nodepression.org/vote-for-you...

4 DAYS LEFT to vote in our Year-End Reader's Poll! Pick your top 10 albums of 2025 by Dec. 17 at 11:59pm to be included in our reader roundup. nodepression.org/vote-for-you...

5 DAYS LEFT to vote in our Year-End Reader's Poll! Pick your top 10 albums of 2025 by Dec. 17 at 11:59pm to be included in our reader roundup. nodepression.org/vote-for-you...

TGIF! Before you sign off for the weekend, VOTE in our year-end reader's poll. Pick your top 10 albums of the year by December 17 at 11:59pm to have your vote counted in our reader's survey. Happy voting! nodepression.org/vote-for-you...

Ethereal singer-songwriter Zandi Holup met us at The Red Building on Nashville's Music Row during AMERICANAFEST 2025 to share three songs from her debut album Wildflower. Stay tuned for more No Depression x AMERICANAFEST '25 sessions in the pipeline! nodepression.org/no-depressio...

The Poet Laureate of your local bar just might be Ryan Davis. On his sophomore album, New Threats from the Soul, Ryan Davis and his Roadhouse Band boldly ask the question: What if the working man was a fan of Kurt Vonnegut and listened to Ester Perel’s podcast? nodepression.org/album-review...

WHAT WE MISSED: Grant Britt considers Nefesh Mountain's 'Beacons,' which showcases the impressive husband and wife team of Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff while incorporating the sounds of guest stars like Jerry Douglas, Rob McCoury and Greg Leisz. Read below! nodepression.org/album-review...

Some of the biggest Americana artists right now have surprising ties to a little-known folk punk community that’s fueled the genre in secret for more than 20 years. Writer Devon Leger charts the trajectory of folk-punk from squats to stages. Read below! nodepression.org/a-community-...

Here at No Depression, there’s too much great roots music in a year for us to cover it all. So in December, we ask writers to review some of the best albums we missed throughout the year. First up: the heavenly harmonies of Folk Bitch Trio! nodepression.org/album-review...

It's Wednesday, which means you have just one week remaining to vote in the Year-End-Reader's Poll. Pick your 10 top Roots Music Albums of the year at the link below. nodepression.org/vote-for-you...

Holiday music can suck. But it doesn't have to. If you've already heard "Last Christmas" one too many times this season, try our "Holiday Music That Doesn't Suck" playlist on for size.

📸 THROUGH THE LENS: ND Photographers’ Favorite Roots Albums of 2025 📸 nodepression.org/through-the-...

FRESH TRACK: “Low High” – Omer Netzer Omer Netzer's new song channels smoke-filled bars, late-night confessions, and the volatile push-and-pull of a love that swings between chaos and calm. Check it out below! nodepression.org/fresh-track-...

Raul Malo, frontman of The Mavericks, passed away due to cancer on Monday, December 8, 2025 at just 60 years old. Below, read the passionate essay he wrote for ND's Winter 2020 issue. The entire ND team sends their condolences to the Malo and Mavericks families. nodepression.org/music-and-th...