Labels and Publications
The following lists are in no way comprehensive, but are meant to give you a sampling of some of our favorites.
Labels
Ace Records (UK) - the "kings of the reissue market"
Arhoolie - an outstanding source for traditional and vernacular music recordings
Bear Family - when it comes to boxed sets and collections, there's Bear Family, and then there's everyone else
Bloodshot Records - the home of insurgent country, and the wonderful Bloodshot Revival series
Interstate Music Ltd. - a family of notable collector-oriented labels, including Country Routes, Krazy Kat, etc.
Rounder - a comprehensive label featuring roots music of all styles, as well as the Alan Lomax collection of field recordings
Smithsonian-Folkways - the name says it all
Publications
No Depression - THE magazine for the alt.country fan