Leaning into the unknown is often the most challenging exercise. It’s like the scene in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” where our hero has to take a leap of faith. That exploration process is […]
Category: Music Reviews
Album and song reviews
‘City Of Gold’ Is Home To Molly Tuttle’s Bluegrass Brilliance
It’s a good idea to double down when you’re on a winning streak. Molly Tuttle has done just that with “City of Gold,” her latest collaboration with Golden Highway, released Friday, July 20, 2023, on […]
Darlingside Finds Its Way On ‘Everything Is Alive’
In the 1960s, singer-songwriters struck gold with upbeat, straightforward melodies that delved into the human experience, often accompanied by harmonious notes. Darlingside, comprised of folk multi-instrumentalists Don Mitchell, Auyon Mukharji, Harris Paseltiner, and David Senft, […]
Andrew Bird Sounds Intospective On ‘Outside Problems’
After a decade of writing this blog, it never ceases to amaze me how I sometimes overlook some of my favorite artists. Andrew Bird – singer, songwriter, guitarist, violist, and expert whistler – quickly falls […]
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 […]
New Music Friday, June 30, 2023
It’s the Friday of a holiday weekend, which means it’s time to get lost in a vast spectrum of new releases from today, Friday, June 30, 2023. Earl Sweatshirt is “Flying High” with his latest […]
Jess Williamson Shares Solo Journey On ‘Time Ain’t Accidental’
Singer-songwriter Jess Williamson is careful about how she spends her minutes on her latest album, “Time Ain’t Accidental.” Released on Friday, June 10, via Mexican Summer, this fifth album from the Los Angeles-based artist paints […]
Atmosphere Expands Its Universe On ‘So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously’
I feel as though I have been surrounded by Atmosphere my entire life, both literally and figuratively. Sure, The High Note published its first review 10 years ago in The Current Newspapers in Egg Harbor Township, […]
Indigo De Souza Shows Bravery On ‘All of This Will End’
It’s hard not to get caught up in the emotional outpouring by Indigo De Souza on her latest album, “All of This Will End,” released Friday, April 29, via Saddle Creek Records. The third album […]
Esther Rose Takes Off On ‘Safe to Run’
Singer-songwriter Esther Rose bares her soul on her fourth album, “Safe to Run,” released Friday, April 21, on New West Records. Rose, who has made a home in New Orleans, Louisiana, for the past decade […]