Subscribe now to No Depression, the premier print journal on roots music published by the 501(c)(3) FreshGrass Foundation. The original music magazine began in 1995 and ran through 2008, and to celebrate its 20th anniversary, No Depression  returned to the page in Fall 2015. Today, No Depression is published quarterly and each ad-free issue features 100+ pages of long-form journal on roots music, stunning photography, and original illustrations.

When you subscribe today you will receive our Spring 2020 issue. The theme for this issue is “Live and In Person” and features artists like Mandolin Orange, Rhett Miller (Old 97s), Chris Shiflett, Gaelynn Lea, Langhorne Slim, Wilco, Shovels & Rope, Laura Stevenson, Chadwick Stokes (Dispatch) and more! Photos/Art and original design by Marcus Amaker; Original cover art by Emilee Graverson; Original photos from the first two No Depression festivals.

Festival season starts in earnest in the spring, but of course live music happens all year round. This issue of No Depression explores all facets of the live music experience, compiling the most important roots music festivals and venturing behind the scenes at some legendary venues. Additionally, stories look at the challenges that live music curators and attendees face and dig into how roots musicians transform their recorded music into live presentations.