May was one of the most intense months for new music that we’ve seen quite literally in years. Usually, No Depression clocks between 40-50 releases that fall under the wide umbrella of roots music. May 2026, however, saw 70! We did our best to cover as many stellar
Rachelle Garniez Born In Time While some roots listeners may find it peculiar to embrace an opening number in French, they should consider that Cajun-Zydeco tunes are also sung in French. This particular undertaking isn’t that kind of song, but it’s quite simply charming. Rendered with a chanteuse vocal touch, smooth & enchanting. “Je Cherche […]
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Tomas Rodriguez Whispered Awakening While not a vocal album, the showcase features guitar virtuoso Tomas Rodriguez, a Brooklyn-based guitarist with a fluid performance style. Some may think this would appeal only to other guitarists, but guitar-based albums have been popular in the past. While different in nature, the more Americana-oriented guitarists Leo Kottke, John Fahey, […]
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Within the songs and verses of ‘Signs,’ others might also find a path through questions, travails, or difficult times in their lives, or be inspired to take their own journey of personal discovery and enlightenment. It’s not ‘just’ a country album.
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Ok Cowgirl “God Made A Farmer” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Ok Cowgirl’s song “God Made A Farmer” from their new album Rhinestone Cowgirl, which is due out August 21st via Easy Does It Records. The album was recorded and produced by Alex Farrar (MJ Lenderman, Wednesday, Indigo De Souza) and mastered by […]
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Kate Waters “Words” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Kate Waters song “Words” from her forthcoming album Some Comfort. The album was recorded at Red Tree Recording Studio in Magnolia, Texas; engineered by Jeffery Armstreet; mixed and mastered by Ty Robins with production support by Jay Snider and Ty Robins. Executive producer for Some Comfort […]
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