Do you know that scene in “Independence Day” where Will Smith opens up a UFO and punches an alien and says “Welcome to earth?” I remember watching that when I was a kid thinking, “These […]
Author: Shaun Smith
New Music Friday, April 10, 2020
Besides the holy holidays this week, it’s New Music Friday and that’s reason enough for me to celebrate. If you’re feeling cabin fever after being stuck inside or if you’re on the frontlines fighting the […]
Real Estate Makes Feeling Comfortable At Home ‘The Main Thing’
Real Estate has a warm, fuzzy aesthetic that reminds me of my favorite sweatshirt – a 2015 Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation Paddle For A Cause hoodie. Real Estate, the pride of Ridgewood, New Jersey, is […]
New Music Friday, April 3, 2020
Well, we’ve made it into April and there is a whole lot of new music released today to help us get through the Covid-19 crisis. Wherever you are in the world, I hope you’re staying […]
‘Color Theory’ Showcases Soccer Mommy’s Complex Range
Sophomore albums are overrated for artists. They’re as good as a second impression. Everyone is always changing and evolving and just when you think you know someone, you can learn something new. After getting our […]
New Music Friday, March 27, 2020
The music world continues to operate and provide a little relief in spite of COVID-19. Here are The High Note blog’s picks for new albums released Friday, March 27, 2020 in no particular order. Most […]
Nada Surf Reminds Us We’re ‘Never Not Together’ On New Album
One of my favorite things about the Internet is that it makes me feel like we are living in an age of discovery. Whether we are searching for new things, learning new facts or finding […]
New Music Friday, March 20, 2020
Happy New Music Friday, y’all. It’s been a crazy week in the world and music is here for all of us in this time of need. Not noted on this list, the deluxe edition of […]
Tame Impala Controls Time Through ‘The Slow Rush’
Strange times call for strange music about time. That’s exactly what Tame Impala does with “The Slow Rush,” the fourth album by Australian multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Kevin Parker who performs under the moniker. Released Friday, […]
The Lone Bellow Shines Brightest In ‘Half Moon Light’
The thing about the flow state is that it is elusive. There’s a lot of tricks that people use, everything from breathing techniques to coffee, but it’s hard to predict when all the correct elements […]