Spring 2024

No Depression is rolling into 2024 strong, with some of the most important voices in roots music today. Starting on the cover, the Spring issue showcases the visual art of acclaimed singer-songwriter Joan Osborne, who began painting in earnest during lockdown. Additionally, The Bacon Brothers serve as the Guest Editors, as actor Kevin Bacon and professor Michael Bacon are featured in a profile and contribute their historical knowledge on the state of blues music. Included in this issue: Second Act: Beloved as an actor, Josh Radnor finds new creative energy in music - by Rachel Brodsky Why Girl Groups Still Matter: Rich harmonies and joyful stage presence resonate in today’s music - by Jim Shahen Learning to Lean: Community carried Hurray for the Riff Raff through grief on The Past Is Still Alive - by Rachel Cholst Arkansas Travelers: Songwriters set out to speak the truth about the land, the history, and the way forward - by Meredith Lawrence The Power of Commitment: Bobby Darin’s une