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 mandolin, steel guitar, and banjo. Produced by longtime collaborator Mike Eli LoPinto, the record maintains the duo’s signature sound while sharpening its lyrical urgency. The album positions the group as a resonant voice for working‑class narratives in today’s music landscape.
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...