It may be cold outside but the year is just heating up with New Music Friday for Jan. 17, 2025. At the top of my list is the highly anticipated posthumous Mac Miller album “Balloonerism” […]
Early James Serves Up Authentic Americana with ‘Medium Raw’
With the prevalence of artificial intelligence and technology in our everyday lives, artists are looking back to when things were done analogously. It doesn’t get more analog than “Medium Raw,” the third album by Early […]
New Music Friday, Jan. 10, 2025
Welcome back to New Music Friday for 2025! This week, we’re excited to spotlight fresh releases for Jan. 10, 2025. After a seven-year hiatus, Franz Ferdinand returns with its sixth studio album, “The Human Fear.” […]
Timothée Chalamet Electrifies as Bob Dylan in ‘A Complete Unknown’
“He who’s not busy livin’ is busy dyin’.” — Bob Dylan, “It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)” Director James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown,” which debuted in theaters on Christmas Day 2024, attempts to chronicle Bob […]
Episode 44 – Captain Cork
Between the Beats with Cory Kaisand In the latest episode of The High Note, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Atlantic City-based DJ and producer Captain Cork. Cory Kaisand and I talk about […]
My 16 Favorite Albums Of 2024
As the year comes to a close, it’s time for the annual tradition at The High Note: reflecting on the standout albums that have defined 2024. This year has gifted us with a rich tapestry […]
New Music Friday, Dec. 13, 2024
This week’s New Music Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, closes out the year for The High Note. Hip-hop legends Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre reunite for “Missionary,” their first full-length collaboration since 1993’s “Doggystyle,” featuring artists […]
New Music Friday, Dec. 6, 2024
After a week off for Thanksgiving, The High Note is black with all the albums released for New Music Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Lauren Mayberry, known as the frontwoman of CHVRCHES, steps into the solo […]
New Music Friday, Nov. 22, 2024
This week’s New Music Friday for Nov. 22, 2024 offers an exciting lineup spanning emotional ballads, sharp lyricism, and boundary-pushing artistry. Father John Misty mesmerizes with “Mahashmashana.” Kendrick Lamar drops a surprise album “GNX.” Ice […]
New Music Friday, Nov. 15, 2024
It’s the middle of November, and New Music Friday for Nov. 15, 2024, brings an exciting mix of genres. Linkin Park makes a triumphant return with “From Zero.” s Jon Batiste dazzles on “Beethoven Blues […]