Alt. Country Scholarly Articles/Books?

[W(TF)]

It is strange to me at least that No Depression is going out of business. It appears that the advertising base has never been larger; there are hundreds and hundreds of roots type musicians out there, giving it a go, so I just don't know why things seem in such dire straits other than the entire print industry is feeling the same effects that the music industry (and every other industry) is feeling. I suppose it is just too difficult on some days to run a music magazine, record label or record store with the internet being such a large factor. Certainly from knowing and watching Bloodshot since nearly day one, things have changed over there with more of an emphasis on indie rock, neo-soul, singer songwriter and other genre's which are not all that connected to alt.country.

 

I'm sad to hear that, about ND. They do all of those genres too now, I guess in an effort to broaden the mag's appeal. Too little too late?

[Guest Speed Racer]

I'm sad to hear that, about ND. They do all of those genres too now, I guess in an effort to broaden the mag's appeal. Too little too late?

 

Aren't they simply reverting to an online-only format? To me, that's the most cost-effective way to broaden its appeal. I read Pitchfork daily, but damned if I'd pay a penny for it.

[Dr. Steve Brule]

I bet there is a used copy for sale somewhere (yea there are bunches of copies on Amazon...)

 

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