I think we all secretly hoped he’d reconsider, but Robert Earl Keen really did say farewell to the road forever last weekend after a final show at Floore’s Country Store in Helotes, Texas. As he announced back in January, […]
I think we all secretly hoped he’d reconsider, but Robert Earl Keen really did say farewell to the road forever last weekend after a final show at Floore’s Country Store in Helotes, Texas. As he announced back in January, […]
After a few days of teasing via his mostly dormant Instagram account, Tyler Childers released a new song this morning, “Angel Band” — with two takes available on streaming services, “Jubilee Version” and “Hallelujah Version.” As the titles might […]
My family adopted a puppy a few weeks ago, and once again Dolly Parton appears right when and where we need her with a new line of pet clothing and toys. Doggy Parton, in collaboration with SportPet Designs, offers […]
During the pandemic, Woody Platt was in one place for the longest time since he was in high school. For a lot of musicians, that stillness chafed. But when his modern bluegrass and roots band Steep Canyon Rangers got […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: Dead Horses are No Depression’s Spotlight band for August. Learn more about them and their new album, Brady Street, in our interview, and read essays by Dead Horses’ Sarah Vos and Dan Wolff here. Whether you’re […]
The Americana Music Association has announced the honorees for its 2022 Lifetime Achievement Awards, to be presented Sept. 14 at the Americana Honors & Awards show in Nashville, part of AmericanaFest. The Fairfield Four will receive the Legacy of […]
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 […]
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,” […]
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 […]
Watchhouse has come a long way from their acoustic duo days, when they played around Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and were known as Mandolin Orange. While their sound has gotten more layered and their name has changed, the harmonies, […]