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How can a poor man stand such times and live? Music will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no music. But music journalism, like all journalism–at least the kind you can still read by candlelight if you don’t make your electric bill–can’t finance itself with dedication, and lots of print outlets are hurting bad. No Depression, the venerable alt-country/Americana zine, published its final bimonthly issue this past spring. But the magazine’s Web site continues to post news and commentary, and plans for twice-yearly “bookazines” (in collaboration with the University of Texas Press) have been brewing for a while.
“In preparation for the September relaunch, the website is promoting the No Depression Founders Circle, a way for fans and supporters of the magazine to assist with its continued presence on the internet. In addition, those who sign up for the websiteÂ’’s mailing list at NoDepression.com will be eligible to win an Epiphone DR-100 Vintage Sunburst acoustic guitar which has been provided by Epiphone.”
