It certainly seems to be tough times for print magazines in the USA. Dirty Linen, The Beat, Rhythm Music and No Depression all gone of ones I would read from time to time, and Sing Out appealing to readers for help. Here in the UK there have been the widely reported delays and difficulties at Scotland's Living Tradition. However, to counter all that, English Dance & Song seems to be in renewed health under Derek Schofield's guidance and fRoots has the proud boast of publishing every single issue on time for 30+ years and looks as healthy as ever. I wonder why these two quite different mags seem to get it right and apparently maintain healthy, loyal readerships when others can't seem to manage it?
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