Checking in with longtime artists feels like catching up with old friends, and it’s one of the great joys of writing The High Note each week. I was delighted to see singer-songwriter Samantha Crain release […]
Tag: Folk
Bonnie “Prince” Billy Digs Country Roots on ‘The Purple Bird’
As a folk music enthusiast, Bonnie “Prince” Billy has been like a ghost haunting me for the past two decades. Will Oldham, who has performed as Bonnie “Prince” Billy and various forms of Palace — […]
Episode 40 – Sug Daniels
Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter and ukulele player Sug Daniels is more than just a musician; she’s a storyteller who uses her art to capture the emotions of an era. In this episode of The High Note Podcast, […]
Maggie Rogers Marks Her Legacy On ‘Don’t Forget Me’
After loving her 2019 debut, Maggie Rogers made The High Note pinky promise to “Don’t Forget Me” with her third studio album. Released April 12, 2024, through Debay Sounds and Capitol Records, the singer-songwriter’s latest […]
Never Miss A Steve Poltz Show
See Steve Poltz On Thursday In Asbury Park The most dynamic singer-songwriter and storyteller touring today, Steve Poltz, returns to The Garden State Thursday, March 7 with a show at The Vogel in Asbury Park. […]
Cat Power Turns Royal Albert Hall Into A Bob Dylan Machine
“Live 1966: The “Royal Albert Hall” Concert” is nearly required listening for any self-respecting folkie on the test for Dylanologists. The concert marked a pivotal moment after the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, where Dylan began […]
Shakey Graves Creates A Cinematic Soundtrack For ‘Movie of the Week’
Psychedelic and cinematic, “Movie of the Week” by Shakey Graves promises to withstand the test of time. Released Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, on Dualtone Records, the fifth studio album from the singer-songwriter is more than […]
Tall Tall Trees Finds A New View On ‘Stick To The Mystical, I’
Leaning into the unknown is often the most challenging exercise. It’s like the scene in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” where our hero has to take a leap of faith. That exploration process is […]
Darlingside Finds Its Way On ‘Everything Is Alive’
In the 1960s, singer-songwriters struck gold with upbeat, straightforward melodies that delved into the human experience, often accompanied by harmonious notes. Darlingside, comprised of folk multi-instrumentalists Don Mitchell, Auyon Mukharji, Harris Paseltiner, and David Senft, […]
Andrew Bird Sounds Intospective On ‘Outside Problems’
After a decade of writing this blog, it never ceases to amaze me how I sometimes overlook some of my favorite artists. Andrew Bird – singer, songwriter, guitarist, violist, and expert whistler – quickly falls […]