In this episode of The High Note podcast, I sit down with New Jersey alternative rock artist Just Wiln to discuss his debut full-length album “Primer,” released Dec. 12, 2025. We dig into the creative […]
Tag: alt rock
Wednesday Cuts Deep on ‘Bleeds’
I’ve always loved music that carries a sense of heaviness. I still remember listening to “White Room” by Cream on a cassette tape in my dad’s truck and how the music seemed to cover me […]
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 […]
MJ Lenderman Lights Up the Sky with ‘Manning Fireworks’
MJ Lenderman comes on slowly. It’s partly the drawl he developed from living for 25 years in Ashville, North Carolina, and his laid-back music style. The singer-songwriter’s fourth solo album, Manning Fireworks, is emblematic of […]
Brittany Howard Answers ‘What Now?’ In Her Latest Album
“What Now?” That question was invoked by the title and the 12 tracks within the latest album by singer-songwriter and guitarist Brittany Howard. In 2012, I first fell in love with Howard’s voice as the […]
J. Mascis Has The Answer With ‘What Do We Do Now’
It’s intriguing how memories imprint themselves in our brains. I distinctly remember my introduction to Dinosaur Jr. through a T-shirt worn by one of the most significant people in my life — Anthony Ventura. In […]
Claud Shows A New Side On ‘Supermodels’
One of the true joys of following musicians is witnessing their creative progression, like nurturing the trust in a budding friendship, hoping for an enriching journey and maybe getting a good recommendation for a satisfying […]
Black Belt Eagle Scout Takes Listeners Home on ‘The Land, The Water, The Sky’
For some reason, I’m drawn to singer-songwriters that take on monikers that make them sound larger than themselves. Dashboard Confessional, Little Boots and of course The Tallest Man On Earth come to mind. Now, I’m […]
Belle and Sebastian Stay True To Form On ‘A Bit Of Previous’
Call it a combination of the Covid-era, old age and the 90s holding steady in pop culture but I’ve been feeling nostalgic lately. It doesn’t take much to send me down the rabbit hole of […]
Pinegrove Sees Through The Trees On ’11:11′
The tremendous amount of snow still outside after a blizzard blanketed the east coast has me thinking warmly about my time in upstate New York. There is a pastoral quality to the region that provided […]