Roots rock releases, week 40

This week in roots rock, Meshell Ndegeocello releases 'Synonym', a collection of reimagined classics blending soul and storytelling. John Mellencamp offers a deeply personal 50-year songbook, while archival material from The Band surfaces with a revealing 1970 lyric. Meanwhile, new releases from Bob Dylan and a protest compilation highlight the genre’s ongoing relevance, alongside a notable auction of The Empty Pockets’ album. Tina Turner’s 1984 hit, originally written by Mark Knopfler, remains a touchstone in the genre’s legacy.

1. 01

   Meshell Ndegeocello, Bob Dylan, J‐Lo, Ragazze Quartet

   Meshell Ndegeocello announces 'Synonym', a soulful album of reimagined classics

   Oct 2 · 5 outlets

2. 02

   Bob Dylan

   BONUS TRACKS: 39 Bob Dylan CDs, New Anti-ICE Compilation, and More Roots Music News

   Oct 2 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   The Empty Pockets

   Billionaires can buy The Empty Pockets’ new album for $285k

   Oct 2 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   John Mellencamp

   John Mellencamp’s New 50-Year Songbook Feels More Like His Personal Notebook in Your Hands — Shop Here

   Sep 29 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   The Band, Robbie Robertson

   This 1970 Lyric From The Band Hints at a Rough Night for Robbie Robertson

   Sep 29 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Dire Straits, Tina Turner, Mark Knopfler

   Tina Turner Had a Big Hit in 1984 With a Song Mark Knopfler Wrote for Dire Straits

   Sep 28 · 1 outlet

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