Coronavirus is messing with time and relatively for me. Or at least it seems that way. It’s November but it still feels like summer in South Jersey and July seems like it was last year, […]
Author: Shaun Smith
New Music Friday, Nov. 6, 2020
While I’m writing this, most of America captivated by an undecided presidential election and I’m just sitting here with some noise-canceling headphones and a long list of good tunes to rock out on this New […]
Machine Gun Kelly Picks Up Axe For ‘Tickets To My Downfall’
I spent a lot of time in quarantine on YouTube. I saw a video “Smoke and Drive” and then I went into a little wormhole and found more of these videos by Machine Gun Kelly […]
New Music Friday, Oct. 30, 2020
It’s the last Friday in October and spooky season is upon us. But, New Music Friday at The High Note is full of treats, no tricks, and some mischievous releases to fuel your full moon […]
Fleet Foxes Wades In Tranquil Waters On ‘Shore’
Like a warm wave, the soothings sounds of Fleet Foxes‘ lush layered instruments and harmonies wash over me. It’s been a while, three years in fact since I heard a new album from the Seattle, […]
New Music Friday – Oct. 23, 2020
New Music Friday is definitely my favorite day of the week. I love waking up to the smell of fresh music being pumped through my speakers. The best part is that every Friday is always […]
Dawes Puts The Past On Paper For ‘Good Luck With Whatever’
I don’t know about you, but music makes me feel young. But what does it mean to be an adult anyway? That’s what one of my favorite bands, Dawes, tries to answer on its latest […]
New Music Friday, Oct. 16, 2020
It’s Friday, are you ready for the weekend? Maybe you’ve been stuck inside all week or working your tail off and you’re ready to head out the door. As always, The High Note has you […]
Action Bronson Reaches New Heights On ‘Only For Dolphins’
Action Bronson is my spirit animal. The Albanian-American born Ariyan Arslani in Flushing, Queens, New York City is only a couple years my senior but seems to have created a new class of fun uncommon […]
New Music Friday, Oct. 9, 2020
I’m still hanging on to those lingering feelings of summer here at The High Note, even as we enter our second New Music Friday of October. Still, at the top of the list you’ll see […]