NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Chelsea Studios NYC: Peter Levin Band
Peter Levin delivered an intimate No Depression Session at Chelsea Studios in New York City, backed by drums, bass, guitar, and saxophone while playing a Hammond B3. The set opened with a Smokey Robinson classic, moved into a re‑imagined Stevie Wonder deep cut, and concluded with a loose jam on Marvin Gaye’s “Inner City Blues.” Between songs, Levin spoke openly about his 2021 heart transplant and how it reshaped his musical perspective. The entire performance was captured in a single‑camera shoot and shared online.
ALBUM REVIEW: Jessye DeSilva ‘Glitters Up the Dark’
Jessye DeSilva’s new album “Glitter Up the Dark” marks her first release recorded as a woman, embracing trans self‑creation. Produced with Aaron Lee Tasjan, the record fuses soulful country storytelling with pop‑driven grooves, delivering a timeless yet contemporary sound. The...
ALBUM REVIEW: Thomm Jutz Practices the Alchemy of Songwriting on ‘Ring-A-Bellin’’
Thomm Jutz releases his 18‑track album "Ring‑A‑Bellin", a concept project inspired by Carl Jung’s alchemy and the songwriting process. The record features sparse arrangements, primarily Jutz’s guitar paired with bassist Mark Fain, with occasional contributions from co‑writers. Drawing on his...
ALBUM REVIEW: Maria Taylor Juggles Hope and Despair on ‘Story’s End’
Maria Taylor returns with "Story’s End," her first solo album in seven years, delivering a moody folk‑pop collection that balances hope and despair. The record features lush string arrangements and a chamber‑music aesthetic, highlighting her introspective songwriting. Collaborations with high‑profile...
In The Deep End With Tinariwen
Tinariwen, the legendary Tuareg blues‑rock collective, released its tenth studio album *Hoggar* on March 13 through their own Wedge label. The 11‑track record blends traditional desert sounds with contemporary influences and features collaborations with younger Tuareg groups Imarhan and Terakaft,...
THROUGH THE LENS: Big Ears 2026 Was a Homecoming
The 2026 edition of the Big Ears music festival returned to its Knoxville roots, emphasizing a home‑grown, intimate atmosphere. Curated by longtime organizers, the lineup blended avant‑garde performers with folk and blues acts, spotlighting local talent alongside established names. Attendance...
FRESH TRACK: Son Little - “Be Better”
Son Little, the West Coast‑born, Northeast‑raised multi‑instrumentalist, has launched his new album CITYFOLK, a project inspired by a deep dive into his Southern ancestry. The record, released on March 31, 2026, blends blues, soul, and folk to articulate the search...
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SPOTLIGHT: Cat Clyde's Grounding Rituals on the Road [ESSAY]
Cat Clyde, the March 2026 Spotlight Artist for No Depression, released her new LP Mud Blood Bone on March 13 via Concord. In a recent essay she explains how constant touring forces her to create grounding rituals, especially structured morning...
ALBUM REVIEW: Big Harp Lives with ‘Runs to Blue’
Big Harp released *Runs to Blue*, their first album since 2015, marking an 11‑year gap. The LA‑based duo, Stefanie Drootin and Chris Senseney, channel fifteen years of marriage, parenting, and musical evolution into a folk‑inflected record. Critics note the album’s...
The Hard Balance of Real Life Renders Jon Dee Graham’s Body of Work All The More Impressive
Jon Dee Graham, the Austin‑based singer‑songwriter known for his raw, autobiographical folk‑rock, died at 67 after a fatal fall on March 27. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he released five solo albums and contributed to the influential...
ALBUM REVIEW: Andy Hedges Sings Cowboy Songs for Now on ‘The Westerner’
Andy Hedges, the Lubbock‑based singer‑songwriter and cowboy poet, has issued his new album *The Westerner*. The record blends historic cowboy verses with fresh melodies, including a new setting for Charles Badger Clark’s title‑track poem and a Tejano‑flavored rendition of John...
THE READING ROOM: Charles K. Coffman’s ‘Clowns in the Burying Ground: The Grateful Dead, Literature, and the Limits of Philosophy’
Charles K. Coffman's new Duke University press book, *Clowns in the Burying Ground* (Feb. 10, 2026), dissects how the Grateful Dead borrowed lines and motifs from classic literature, ranging from Mary Shelley to Shakespeare. By conducting close readings of live performances and...
ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Hurts Like Hell,’ Charlotte Cornfield Lets It All In
Charlotte Cornfield’s new album *Hurts Like Hell* marks her most intimate work to date, directly inspired by her recent transition to motherhood. The record balances stark, confessional lyrics with lush folk‑rock arrangements, showcasing a vocal confidence that has deepened over six...
BEST OF THE BLUES: March 2026
March 2026’s "Best of the Blues" column highlights several notable releases, including the Tedeschi Trucks Band’s new album *Future Soul* and Selwyn Birchwood’s *Electric Swamp Funkin' Blues*. The Tedeschi Trucks Band’s record earns three Blues Music Awards nominations and showcases...
ALBUM REVIEW: Drayton Farley Wrestles with Big Feelings, Offers Even Bigger Sound on ‘A Heavy Duty Heart’
Alabama singer‑songwriter Drayton Farley is gaining national attention after multiple tracks landed on Paramount+’s hit series Landman and CBS’s Sheriff Country. His new ten‑track LP, A Heavy Duty Heart, was recorded live‑to‑tape with his touring band and produced by former...
FOUNDERS KEEPERS: The Triumphant Return of Crooked Fingers, Plus New Music From the Delines, Steve Poltz, and More
Eric Bachmann revives his Crooked Fingers project with "Swet Deth," his first album under the moniker in 15 years. The record draws on personal experiences, including a near‑fatal heart attack and his son’s artwork that inspired the title. High‑profile guests...
BONUS TRACKS: New Country Music From Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowship, and More Roots Music News
Ringo Starr is set to release his country‑leaning album Long Long Road on April 24, reuniting with producer T Bone Burnett and featuring collaborators such as Molly Tuttle, Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow and St. Vincent. The Bob Dylan Center and Universal Music...
NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Lucinda's: Gráinne Duffy
The No Depression Session series teamed up with Lucinda’s bar and Hiatus Tequila for a live showcase featuring Irish‑American singer‑songwriter Gráinne Duffy. Duffy performed two originals from her forthcoming album *What Am I Supposed to Do?* and a Rolling Stones cover,...
ALBUM REVIEW: The Montvales Chronicle Hard Lives of Everyday Americans on ‘Path of Totality’
Path of Totality, the third studio album from indie folk duo The Montvales, delves into the struggles of everyday Americans facing economic pressure. Frontwomen Molly Rochelson and Sally Buice deliver gritty storytelling through harmonized vocals, underscored by traditional instrumentation like...
ALBUM REVIEW: With ‘Future Soul,’ Tedeschi Trucks Band Range Far and Wide
Tedeschi Trucks Band releases their sixth studio album, *Future Soul*, marking a stylistic expansion that blends funk, soul, and ’70s‑era rock with their blues foundation. The record opens with the groove‑driven “Crazy Cryin’” and the breezy “I Got You,” showcasing...
Leah Blevins Dresses for Success on Her Sophomore LP 'All Dressed Up'
Leah Blevins’ sophomore LP All Dressed Up drops on March 20 through Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound, marking a clear artistic leap from her 2021 debut. The record pairs her Appalachian‑inflected twang with a roster of A‑list co‑writers and Nashville...
CROWDFUNDING RADAR: New Albums From Pug Johnson, Charissa Hoffman, Omar Ruiz-Lopez
Three independent musicians—Pug Johnson, Charissa Hoffman, and Omar Ruiz‑Lopez—have launched their first Kickstarter campaigns to fund new albums. Johnson seeks $19,000 with stretch goals for CD and vinyl, Hoffman targets $10,000 for a ukulele‑driven folk record, and Ruiz‑Lopez aims for...
ALBUM REVIEW: Jack Studer Creates an Approachable Slacker Vibe on 'Falling Forward'
Jack Studer’s new album “Falling Forward” delivers a relaxed, slacker‑style Americana that fuses folk‑rock with his ex‑punk roots. The record’s centerpiece, “Ten Out of Nine,” is a straightforward love song underscored by finger‑style guitar and honky‑tonk bass. Released on Gar...
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SPOTLIGHT: Cat Clyde - "Night Eyes" [VIDEO]
Ontario‑based singer‑songwriter Cat Clyde’s new album Mud Blood Bone dropped March 13 on Concord Records, positioning her as No Depression’s Spotlight Artist for March 2026. The release is anchored by “Night Eyes,” the album’s final single, which shifts from a...
NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Chelsea Studios NYC: Langhorne Slim
Langhorne Slim visited Chelsea Studios NYC for a No Depression Session, delivering acoustic renditions of two tracks from his upcoming album *The Dreamin' Kind*. The stripped‑back performance contrasted with the album’s fuller, louder production, showcasing his voice and guitar. Slim...
ALBUM REVIEW: On Dance Record ‘Mutiny After Midnight,’ Johnny Blue Skies Mixes Fire and Fun
Johnny Blue Skies, formerly known as Sturgill Simpson, releases his latest album “Mutiny After Midnight,” a dance‑floor record that fuses club beats with overt sexual themes and sharp political commentary. The project follows a series of genre‑hopping releases, from 2019’s...
ALBUM REVIEW: Tony Trischka’s 'Earl Jam 2' Pays Tribute to Bluegrass Banjo Great, Earl Scruggs
Tony Trischka’s new album *Earl Jam 2* drops on March 13, 2026, extending his Grammy‑nominated tribute to bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs. The record blends traditional Scruggs‑style pieces with unexpected selections, such as “Here Comes the Bride,” showcasing the genre’s versatility. Trischka assembles...
A Postcard From Joshua Burnside
Belfast folk singer‑songwriter Joshua Burnside has released his new album *It’s Not Going to be Okay*, a stark, lyric‑driven record dedicated to his friend Dean Jendoubi, who died of a drug overdose in August 2025. Most of the songs were...
ALBUM REVIEW: Sweet Petunia Gets Raw and Real About Mental Health on 'Foggy Mountain Mental Breakdown'
Boston‑based duo Sweet Petunia released their debut album Foggy Mountain Mental Breakdown, a raw exploration of mental health struggles. The record mixes traditional bluegrass instrumentation with punk energy and shoegaze textures, highlighted by sleeplessness‑themed lyrics like “Heels.” Vocalists Maddy Simpson...
NO DEPRESSION SESSIONS at Lucinda's: Steve Earle
Steve Earle headlined the latest No Depression Session at Lucinda’s, a Southern‑country bar in NYC’s East Village, in partnership with Hiatus Tequila. Backed by acoustic guitar and an octave mandolin, he performed three songs—"Copperhead Road," "I Don't Trust Happiness," and...
ALBUM REVIEW: Trey Hensley Lays Down a Guitar Masterpiece on ‘Can’t Outrun the Blues’
Trey Hensley’s new album “Can’t Outrun the Blues” arrives after several years of development, delivering a masterclass in guitar‑driven Americana. The record traverses blues, country, folk, and bluegrass, with Hensley writing or co‑writing seven of the ten tracks. Guest musicians...
ALBUM REVIEW: With 'Watterson Hall,' William Clark Green Embraces a Mainstream Sound
William Clark Green’s seventh studio effort, *Watterson Hall*, signals a deliberate pivot toward a more mainstream country sound. The 50‑minute record fuses classic twang with contemporary production, tackling familiar topics like love, partying, and perseverance. Green’s lyrical hook‑craft and upbeat...
ALBUM REVIEW: Chemistry, Storytelling Propel Sons of Town Hall’s ‘Of Ghosts and Gods’
Transatlantic folk duo Sons of Town Hall release their sophomore album, Of Ghosts and Gods, a concept‑driven collection of twelve tracks that weave narrative storytelling with expansive orchestration. The record opens with the introspective “Gods,” followed by the cinematic “How...
ALBUM REVIEW: Brit Taylor's ‘Land of the Forgotten’ Is One Banger After Another
Brit Taylor’s new album *Land of the Forgotten* delivers eleven tightly crafted songs that honor her East Kentucky upbringing while sounding fresh for today’s country‑rock audience. The record weaves fiddle, mandolin, brass and a drawl‑filled vocal style into cinematic narratives...
ALBUM REVIEW: Pert Near Sandstone Shine Compassion Into a Troubled World with ‘Side by Side’
Pert Near Sandstone releases its ninth studio album, *Side by Side*, centering on friendship, community, and social commentary. The record blends traditional folk instrumentation—banjo, mandolin, upright bass—with modern production, delivering both intimate and politically charged tracks. Songs like “Racin’ to...