Welcome back to New Music Friday for 2025! This week, we’re excited to spotlight fresh releases for Jan. 10, 2025. After a seven-year hiatus, Franz Ferdinand returns with its sixth studio album, “The Human Fear.” […]
Author: Shaun Smith
Timothée Chalamet Electrifies as Bob Dylan in ‘A Complete Unknown’
“He who’s not busy livin’ is busy dyin’.” — Bob Dylan, “It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)” Director James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown,” which debuted in theaters on Christmas Day 2024, attempts to chronicle Bob […]
Episode 44 – Captain Cork
Between the Beats with Cory Kaisand In the latest episode of The High Note, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Atlantic City-based DJ and producer Captain Cork. Cory Kaisand and I talk about […]
My 16 Favorite Albums Of 2024
As the year comes to a close, it’s time for the annual tradition at The High Note: reflecting on the standout albums that have defined 2024. This year has gifted us with a rich tapestry […]
New Music Friday, Dec. 13, 2024
This week’s New Music Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, closes out the year for The High Note. Hip-hop legends Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre reunite for “Missionary,” their first full-length collaboration since 1993’s “Doggystyle,” featuring artists […]
New Music Friday, Dec. 6, 2024
After a week off for Thanksgiving, The High Note is black with all the albums released for New Music Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Lauren Mayberry, known as the frontwoman of CHVRCHES, steps into the solo […]
New Music Friday, Nov. 22, 2024
This week’s New Music Friday for Nov. 22, 2024 offers an exciting lineup spanning emotional ballads, sharp lyricism, and boundary-pushing artistry. Father John Misty mesmerizes with “Mahashmashana.” Kendrick Lamar drops a surprise album “GNX.” Ice […]
New Music Friday, Nov. 15, 2024
It’s the middle of November, and New Music Friday for Nov. 15, 2024, brings an exciting mix of genres. Linkin Park makes a triumphant return with “From Zero.” s Jon Batiste dazzles on “Beethoven Blues […]
New Music Friday, Nov. 8, 2024
This week’s New Music Friday for Nov. 8, 2024 is still hot, just like the weather here on the east coast. Legendary rapper Ab-Soul returns with “Soul Burger.” Cass McCombs explores reflective themes in this […]
Episode 43 – Dave Gunning Returns!
In a fitting bookend to my Philadelphia Folk Festival coverage, I welcomed back Nova Scotia’s Dave Gunning to The High Note Podcast. Dave was my final interview at the 2019 Festival – the last in-person […]