There is no discounting the effect of spontaneous kindness. I recently heard about this concept on one of the self-help podcasts that I subscribe to with the goal of calming-the-fuck-down (they are helping, I promise). […]
Category: Music Reviews
Album and song reviews
Little Boots Creates Glamorous Disco Nostalgic For ‘Tomorrow’s Yesterdays’
Spring is upon us and now things are opening up everywhere – from the birds and the flowers to the covetable tops and car windows creating a unique soundtrack on the streets of New Jersey. […]
On ‘Getaway’ Orion Sun Creates A Relaxing Respite Of R&B
A hometown hero is always going to win me over. It’s not just because all of us here in New Jersey are born with naturally tough skin making us a little more resilient than people […]
Léon Finds Comfort In Returning Home On ‘Circles’
Everywhere I turn, I see and hear my childhood back in vogue. From cassette tapes, flannel shirts and baggy clothes to “Full House” and wired headphones, the 90s seem to be everywhere. Now, it’s not […]
On Her Latest Album, Emily Wells Sends Her ‘Regards To The End’
Amarillo, Texas-native Emily Wells was inspired by learning from the lessons taught by the crusaders of the AIDs crisis as she confronts the climate crisis on her latest album,” Regards To The End,” released Friday, […]
Khruangbin and Leon Bridges Show A Different Side Of The Lone Star State On ‘Texas Moon’
I love everything about albums from the artwork to the track listing so it is rare that an EP makes such an impression on me that I want to review it for The High Note. […]
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio Is Hotter Than Ever On ‘Cold As Weiss’
I have long professed my love of the organ so much that when I hear it, I feel almost as if the instrument is a part of me. Lately, I have been rekindled my relationship […]
Samm Henshaw Has A Fresh Start With ‘Untidy Soul’
Soul is an authentic genre. From its roots documenting Black culture in America to the neo-soul revival today, you can’t get past a karaoke night singing Al Green unless your heart is fully invested in […]
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 […]
Janis Ian Sees ‘The Light At The End Of The Line’ On Her Final Album
Janis Ian has always been folk royalty. I saw her perform at my first Philadelphia Folk Festival in 2008 when she shared the bill with Judy Collins, Janis Ian, Tom Paxton and Al Stewart. Since […]