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 […]
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Album and song reviews
The Arcs Send Up Tribute To Richard Swift on ‘Electrophonic Chronic’
Things have gotten trippy in the garage home of The Black Keys guitarist Dan Auerbach’s rock band The Arcs since we last heard from them. “Electrophonic Chronic” the second album from The Arcs, goes into […]
Rozi Plain Champions Stark Lyrics On ‘Prize’
I love it when musicians create an atmosphere for listeners to explore. It’s like they’re giving a tour of their own theme park. Now that things from the 90s are coming back around, I feel […]
Iggy Pop Shows No Signs Of Quitting On ‘Every Loser’
Iggy Pop is more punk than you. At 75 years old James Newell Osterberg Jr. still dismisses the moniker “Godfather of Punk” although the title is a glimpse at the top of the glacier of […]
Top 22 of ’22
It’s the holiday season The High Note wouldn’t leave you for the year without this time-honored tradition of coming up with a list of my top albums from the year corresponding with the year. This […]
Stormzy Opens His Diary On ‘This Is What I Mean’
British rapper Stormzy embraces slower rhythm and blues-inspired vibes to frame the retelling of his story on his third album “This Is What I Mean,” released Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 via 0207 Def Jam. The […]
Larkin Poe Displays Sisterly Strength On ‘Blood Harmony’
“Blood Harmony” the latest album from blues and roots rock band Larkin Poe lures listeners in with the southern charm of sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell and slays them with strong musicianship. Led by the […]
New Music Friday, Nov. 11, 2022
It’s Veterans Day and The High Note is celebrating by thanking our veterans as well as all of the new albums released today for New Music Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. There is a lot so […]
Phoenix Files Through Genres On ‘Alpha Zulu’
“Alpha Zulu,” the latest album from Funky French pop rock band Phoenix is helping me shake off the cobwebs after changing the clocks back for the fall season. Full of futuristic fun sounds, the band […]
Ghost Funk Orchestra Comes Alive On ‘A New Kind Of Love’
Coming off of Halloween yesterday and today being the Day of the Dead and All Souls’ Day in the Catholic religion, it’s fitting that I would be reviewing a band called Ghost Funk Orchestra for […]