New Orleans-based songwriter Andrew Duhon wears his literary heart on his sleeve. His lyrics on his new album, Emerald Blue (ND review), cast a little Faulknerian shade, a bit of Thoreauvian shadow, and a touch of spiritual insight with […]
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We all sought some comfort during the lonely, scary days of pandemic lockdowns. For some it came in the form of sourdough bread, puzzles, or Tiger King. For Mountain Goats leader John Darnielle, it was action movies. The fast-paced […]
While West Virginia may be best known for it its traditional music, it also has spawned some significant roots-based singer-songwriters. Last year Sierra Ferrell, John R. Miller, and Mary Hott all gained national attention (and were among my top […]
Hello from the friendly skies. I’m writing this column on a plane from Portland to Denver. I’m headed to Lyons, Colorado, to teach at the Planet Bluegrass Song School for a week leading up to our performance at Rocky […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: Dead Horses are No Depression’s Spotlight band for August. Learn more about their new album, Brady Street, in our interview. Below, we asked core duo Sarah Vos (guitars, vocals, and songwriting) and Dan Wolff (bass) to write […]
In addition to being innovative, bold roots musicians, both Allison Russell and Brandi Carlile are known for their big hearts and commitment to positive change, so it feels completely right that they’ve come together to record “You’re Not Alone,” […]
When Martha Wainwright was a teenager, her father, Loudon Wainwright III, told her that when he discovered her mother, Kate McGarrigle, was pregnant with her, he pressured her to have an abortion. McGarrigle freaked out as the procedure began, and […]
Billy Joe Shaver would have turned 83 today, and a spirited gathering of friends would have suited him just fine, especially if they were making music. New West Records and Pedernales Records are marking the occasion by announcing a […]
The Appalachian String Band Music Festival is a five-day mountaintop gathering of musicians and friends with contests, concerts, workshops, square dances, camping, and vendors. Better known simply as Clifftop (after the closest town), the festival was born out of […]
If you’re gonna have a tribute album done for you, it’s always better to have it done before well-wishers throw dirt in your face for a final farewell. John Anderson didn’t ask for his recent honorarium, Something Borrowed, Something […]
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