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New Music Friday, June 20, 2025

It’s the first New Music Friday of summer, and this week’s releases are as bold and diverse as the season ahead. Benson Boone pours his heart out on “American Heart,” blending soaring vocals with polished […]

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Your Ultimate Guide to 2025 South Jersey Summer Concerts and Music Festivals

From free beachfront shows to massive multi-day music festivals, summer in South Jersey has live music across every genre. Whether you’re catching rock legends in Somers Point, reggae on the Atlantic City boardwalk or camping […]

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New Music Friday, June 13, 2025

It’s a Friday the 13th worth celebrating, with a stellar lineup on New Music Friday for June 13, 2025. The Cure, “Mixes of a Lost World” is a sprawling, moody remix set that deepens the […]

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New Music Friday, June 6, 2025

It’s a stacked New Music Friday for June 6, 2025 and we’re jumping into summer with new releases from legacy artists, sonic innovators and a few surprises. Brian Eno teams up with singer-songwriter Beatie Wolfe […]

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Ben Kweller

Ben Kweller’s ‘Cover the Mirrors’ Turns Grief Into a Triumphant Return

I’ve been listening to a lot of Ben Kweller lately. The Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter has been one of my favorite artists since I discovered his 2002 solo debut, “Sha Sha,” the following fall. I’ve been […]

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New Music Friday, May 30, 2025

Happy New Music Friday for May 30, 2025! This week brings a wealth of fresh sounds, including notable releases from some of my favorite artists like Aesop Rock and Ben Kweller. Aesop Rock delves into […]

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New Music Friday, May 23, 2025

New Music Friday is bringing the heat for May 23, 2025 as we head into Memorial Day Weekend with a stacked slate of fresh releases. Detroit rapper Boldy James teams up with producer Your Boy […]

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New Music Friday, May 16, 2025

Happy New Music Friday, High Noters! It’s May 16, 2025, and the release radar is buzzing. Tune-Yards return with “Better Dreaming.” Chuck D delivers “Radio Armageddon.” Sleep Theory’s debut “Afterglow” fuses alt-metal, nu-metal and rhythm […]

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New Music Friday, May 9, 2025

It’s an indie-rock-heavy week with a strong nostalgic pull and a few sonic surprises for New Music Friday, May 9, 2025. The Head and the Heart return with “Aperture.” Counting Crows finally deliver the long-awaited […]

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Samantha Crain

Samantha Crain Cracks The Case On ‘Gumshoe’

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 […]

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