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 […]
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New Music Friday, July 14, 2023
There is no better way to cool down from the summer heat than with the fresh sounds of New Music Friday for July 14, 2023. Let’s start off with the breezy sounds of Claud‘s “Supermodels.” […]
Episode 35 – Valerie Ann
Welcome back to The High Note podcast! My latest guest is sure to sprinkle some pixie dust on your day: the enchanting Valerie Ann. Valerie Ann is a Utah-based songwriter with a magical touch for […]
New Music Friday, July 7, 2023
With a short week thanks to the Fourth of July, New Music Friday is already here for Friday, July 7, 2023. First up, Aluna is setting the tone with the experimental and ethereal beats on […]
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 […]
New Music Friday, June 23, 2023
Welcome back to another New Music Friday with all the fresh new albums released today, Friday June 23, 2023. I love the booming beats of Big Freedia’s new album, “Central City.” The queen diva of […]
Dead And Company Leaves Living Legacy In Philadelphia
The party must end eventually, even though it seems to have ended once or twice before. For the last time, the surviving touring members of the Grateful Dead rang the Liberty Bell for fans of […]
New Music Friday, June 16, 2023
Happy New Music Friday, your weekly guide to the best fresh tracks that have just hit the airwaves today, Friday, June 16, 2023. This week, we spotlight five artists who’ve pushed their musical boundaries, each […]
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 […]
New Music Friday, June 9, 2023
Like the temperatures, New Music Friday is heating up for June 9, 2023 First up, Trevor Powers has brought back Youth Lagoon, which has been on hiatus since 2016 with “Heaven Is a Junkyard.” Grammy-winning […]