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Subscribe now to No Depression, the premier journal on roots music. Each issue of the quarterly journal features long-form articles, insightful artist profiles, original illustrations, and stunning photography. Plus, your subscription helps the FreshGrass Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, keep the future of roots music and music journalism alive.

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No Depression is committed to producing the best roots music journalism in print and online. The Spring 2023 issue continues that mission through long-form, multi-sourced coverage highlighting both stars like Lucinda Williams and up-and-comers like Sunny War, as well as underreported issues in the roots music scene. These quarterly editions of No Depression's journal are essential reading for every roots music fan.

Included in this issue:

Peak Performance: 50 years of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival - Caitlin Wolper
Darkest Before the Dawn: On the cusp of a breakout, Sunny War isn't afraid to probe despair - Kim Ruehl
Freedom of Expression: A new generation of instrumentalists explore the guitar's possibilities - Vanessa Ague
Where the Heart Is: Black Belt Eagle Scout's renewed connection to home comes out in the music - Mia Hughes
Breaking the Silence: Argentina's soundtrack to dictatorship and democracy, as seen in Argentina, 1985 - Judy Cantor-Navas
Slow Omen: A poem and essay by H.C. McEntire
Meeting in the Middle: Nickel Creek has much more to say - Stacy Chandler
Funky Friends: Trombone Shorty leads a musical exchange in Havana - Hilary Saunders
A Long Road: Musicians struggle to keep up the pace amid long COVID - Kimberly Kaye

Recovering for an Audience - Kimberly Kaye
Pre-Show Precautions - Hilary Saunders

Sides of the Moon: The many phases of The Milk Carton Kids' new album - Will Hodge
Screen Door: 'Your Song' and Ours - Kyshona

Photos/Art:

Original design by Marcus Amaker
Original cover art by Jimena Estíbaliz
Original poetry by H.C. McEntire
Archival images courtesy of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival
Original photos by Hilary Saunders

The digital copy of the Spring 2023 edition will be emailed to subscribers on March 10th.