THROUGH THE LENS: The Spirit of Discovery Continues at the 2026 Philadelphia Folk Festival
THROUGH THE LENS: The Spirit of Discovery Continues at the 2026 Philadelphia Folk Festival Article Source Author: Amos Perrine
Admiral Radio on a Crab Bake-Inspired First Song and the Value of Cover Gigs
Admiral Radio’s Coty Hoover and Becca Smith, a husband-and-wife Americana duo from South Carolina, share their trick for eating well on tour, recall a scare that nearly totaled the band’s touring van outside St. Louis, and talk about the philosophy that’s guided their career since day one.
Album Review: Billy Strings, ‘So Much for Goodbyes’
Waves of words, chords, and notes tumble through Billy Strings’ mind and body, flowing forth in atmospheric rivers of sound. He’s at one with his instrument on his cinematically unfolding new album, ‘So Much for Goodbyes,’ and his resonant baritone vocals echo with poignant introspection and hard-won wisdom. Every song on the album reveals his ability to match the musical sound with the tone and mood of the lyrics and his willingness to explore fresh musical innovations fearlessly.
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SPOTLIGHT: Forced to Sit Still [ESSAY]
Editor’s Note: Sera Cahoone, whose new LP titled I’ve Missed You All These Years is due out August 28 via SubPop Records, is No Depression’s Spotlight Artist for August 2026. Read more about Cahoone in this featured profile and