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No Depression's Best of October 2023 Playlist

This spooky season is all treats, notably, nearly 60 of the best roots music songs from October. The playlist spans the breadth of genres, including some stomping bluegrass numbers from The Brothers Comatose and Sierra Ferrell, the return of legendary folk singers like Alice Gerrard and rock stars like The Rolling Stones, and newcomers like boygenius and Lydia Luce who are pushing the boundaries of what roots music means today.

Additionally, the October 2023 playlist includes songs from Spotlight artist Tré Burt, who you can learn more about here, and so much more. Head over to the Reviews section to learn more about many of these albums, and tune in to the playlist below.

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