It’s difficult to capture the magic that a jam band creates on stage in the recording studio. I have heard some of my favorite live bands struggle to translate the energy created between the band […]
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Album and song reviews
The Weeknd Sees The Light In ‘Dawn FM’
The Weeknd isn’t waiting around to make 2022 his year. In a direct follow-up to the themes in his exceptional 2020 album “After Hours,” the Canadian singer, songwriter and producer is walking through the early […]
Buffalo Nichols Shines In Classic Style On Solo Debut
I’m starting 2022 with looking back on 2021, and not in the kind of year-in-review way. The last year was a busy one and there are only so many albums that I can review but […]
Top 21 of 21
It has been a memorable year and it’s fair to say that 2021 will definitely be a focal point in history classes decades from now. The High Note is all about music so hopefully, musical […]
Deck The Halls With Fresh Songs About The Holiday
Since September, I’ve been stashing away my favorite songs that get me in the holiday spirit so I thought I’d share them with you. But, like all good presents, I can never wait to give […]
Pandemic Forces Elbow To Be Flexible In Launching ‘Flying Dream 1’
I think the whole pandemic has made me appreciate the quiet. It could have been the stay-at-home orders for nearly a year. It could also have been the year-and-a-half of construction in my apartment building […]
Silk Sonic Creates Smooth Throwback Vibes On ‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’
After Thanksgiving, I have really been indulging in comfort food; stuffing, mashed potatoes, both sweet and standard, pumpkin pie with whipped cream and for second desserts, blueberry pie a la mode. How do you capture […]
Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats Pull Together For ‘The Future’
Throughout the pandemic, I have heard people talk about how humans are social creatures and the quarantine orders were affecting our collective sanity. During the past year or so, I have definitely felt that longing […]
Tony Bennett Charms Lady Gaga Into One Last Album With ‘Love For Sale’
I spent last week in New York City for NFT.NYC and as I was walking around the streets, of which I did a lot, I began thinking about the many great musicians that are from […]
Samantha Fish Uses Her Axe To Chop Through Genres ‘Faster’
Once an artist gets some success, they oftentimes get pigeonholed. I finally got around to watching the documentary “Elvis Presley: The Searcher” on HBO and it details the struggles he endured while trying to be […]