The first New Music Friday of December comes in like a slow winter sunrise — hazy, glowing and full of unexpected beauty. Melody’s Echo Chamber returns with “Unclouded,” drifting between psychedelia and dream pop Khruangbin […]
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Episode 47 – John Flynn
Delaware County’s own John Flynn joins The High Note podcast to talk about his remarkable journey as a singer-songwriter and activist. We dig into his decades-long relationship with the Philadelphia Folk Festival, his transformative work […]
New Music Friday, Nov. 21, 2025
New Music Friday for Nov. 21, 2025 hits a sweet spot between nostalgia, innovation and big-name surprises. De La Soul return with a confident, soulful spark on “Cabin in the Sky.” Stray Kids keep their […]
New Music Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
The leaves are falling and so are the drops for New Music Friday for Nov. 14, 2025. FKA Twigs is pushing pop into a dreamlike future on “Eusexua Afterglow.” to a surprising extent and There’s […]
New Music Friday, Nov. 7, 2025
It’s New Music Friday, and November is already hitting with serious depth on Nov. 7, 2025. Portugal. The Man drop “Shish,” another psychedelic trip through rhythm and rebellion. The Mountain Goats tell cinematic tales on […]
New Music Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
It’s Halloween, and New Music Friday for Oct. 31, 2025 is stacked with treats for every kind of music ghoul. Brooklyn duo Snocaps featuring Katie and Allison Crutchfield drops a self-titled debut that blends electronic […]
New Music Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
It’s a stacked New Music Friday for Oct. 24, 2025. The Alchemist teams up with Hit-Boy for “Goldfish.” Circa Waves continue their evolution on “Death & Love Pt. 2.” Chicago post-rock pioneers Tortoise resurface with […]
New Music Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
This week’s New Music Friday for Oct. 17, 2025 covers the full spectrum of sound. Gucci Mane returns with “Episodes.” Comedy legend Steve Martin teams up once again with banjo virtuoso Alison Brown for “Safe, […]
Rhett Miller Faces the Music on ‘A Lifetime of Riding by Night’
What would you do if you knew there was a chance you couldn’t continue a career you’ve loved for the past 35-plus years? That’s exactly what singer-songwriter Rhett Miller faced when he recorded “A Lifetime […]
New Music Friday, Oct. 10, 2025
It’s a big week for New Music Friday with all the latest releases for Oct. 10, 2025. Grammy winner Madison Cunningham expands her boundary-pushing sound with “Ace,” a shimmering and deeply personal follow-up to “Revealer.” […]