MJ Lenderman comes on slowly. It’s partly the drawl he developed from living for 25 years in Ashville, North Carolina, and his laid-back music style. The singer-songwriter’s fourth solo album, Manning Fireworks, is emblematic of […]
New Music Friday, Oct. 11, 2024
We’re almost at the midpoint of October and The High Note is here with New Music Friday for Oct. 11, 2024. Jelly Roll’s “Beautifully Broken” delivers raw emotion and redemption with his signature blend of […]
Billy Strings Hits the Fast Lane with ‘Highway Prayers’
Not since Bill Monroe, Doc Watson, Ralph Stanley, Earl Scruggs, and Del McCoury has there been a musician who has shown new growth in bluegrass. That’s thanks to a young man named Billy Strings. The […]
New Music Friday, Oct. 4, 2024
Welcome to the first New Music Friday for October for Oct. 4, 2024. Caribou returns with “Honey.” Leon Bridges delivers a soulful, smooth experience with his self-titled album, “Leon.” Orla Gartland is back with “Everybody […]
Episode 42 – A Day Without Love
At the 61st annual Philadelphia Folk Festival, I sat down with Brian Walker, the force behind A Day Without Love. The festival, known for its diverse lineup and intimate setting, felt like the perfect place […]
New Music Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
The last New Music Friday of September for Sept. 27 is a powerhouse of releases across multiple genres, setting the perfect tone for the transition into fall. Bluegrass sensation Billy Strings leads the charge with […]
Beach Boys Ride A Wave Into Ocean City, New Jersey
Celebrating more than six decades of music, Mike Love brought The Beach Boys to the historic Ocean City Music Pier for four shows Aug. 5-6, 2024. It is led by founding member Mike Love. It […]
New Music Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
What’s old is new again this week for New Music Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. Billy Strings who is leading the bluegrass revival is out with “Highway Prayers.” For the 90s rock fans, Soul Asylum and […]
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band Knocks The Rock Out Of Citizens Bank Park
The Boss returned to the City of Brotherly Love with the legendary E-Street Band, delivering a three-hour spectacle at Citizens Bank Park that was both a celebration and a deeply personal reflection. From the moment […]
New Music Friday, Sept. 13, 2024
There’s nothing to be afraid of for New Music Friday, Sept. 13 – The High Note has all the latest releases to breathe new life into your weekend playlist. For the rock fans Nada Surf […]