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Maggie Rogers

Maggie Rogers Marks Her Legacy On ‘Don’t Forget Me’

After loving her 2019 debut, Maggie Rogers made The High Note pinky promise to “Don’t Forget Me” with her third studio album. Released April 12, 2024, through Debay Sounds and Capitol Records, the singer-songwriter’s latest […]

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New Music Friday, April 12, 2024

After a weeklong hiatus, The High Note is back with a fresh batch of new tunes for New Music Friday, April 12, 2024. Maggie Rogers returns with her heartfelt new album “Don’t Forget Me.” Kelley […]

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New Music Friday, March 29, 2024

It’s the final New Music Friday for Women’s History Month, so it’s no surprise that Beyoncé is at the top of my list for New Music Friday, March 29, 2024. In addition to “Cowboy Carter,” […]

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Waxahatchee - Katie Crutchfield - by Molly Matalon

Waxahatchee Is Fierce On ‘Tigers Blood’

Katie Crutchfield is never known to hold back as the leader of Waxahatchee, one of the most appealing aspects of the singer-songwriter’s music. “If you’re not living, then you’rе dying, just a raw nerve satisfying, […]

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New Music Friday, March 22, 2024

We’re springing into a well of new music released for New Music Friday, March 22, 2024. Gary Clark Jr. is back, electrifying the scene with “JPEG Raw,” his latest blend of blues and soul. He […]

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Kacey Musgraves leads the flock

Kacey Musgraves Spills It All On ‘Deeper Well’

Kacey Musgraves has always made music her own way. Nearly a decade ago, I reviewed her debut album, “Same Trailer, Different Park,” mainly because of the hit single “Follow Your Arrow.” On the uplifting track, […]

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New Music Friday, March 15, 2024

Start celebrating St. Paddy’s early with the latest albums released for New Music Friday, March 15, 2024. At the top of my list are rock legends The Black Crowes with “Happiness Bastards” and country music […]

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Talisk at Ardmore Music Hall March 4, 2024 (Shaun R. Smith/ The High Note).

Talisk and Trails Of Cato Light Up Ardmore Music Hall With Energetic Folk Fusion

Tank-tops were traded for T-shirts as the Philadelphia Folk Festival community turned out for Talisk at the Ardmore Music Hall last week. The trio of award-winning musicians, led by concertina player Mohsen Amini, accompanied by […]

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New Music Friday, March 8, 2024

New Music Friday for March 8, 2024 coincides with International Women’s Day, amplifying the celebration of women’s achievements in the music industry and beyond. Leading the way, Ariana Grande’s “Eternal Sunshine” is set to dazzle […]

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Steve Poltz

Never Miss A Steve Poltz Show

See Steve Poltz On Thursday In Asbury Park The most dynamic singer-songwriter and storyteller touring today, Steve Poltz, returns to The Garden State Thursday, March 7 with a show at The Vogel in Asbury Park. […]

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