Welcome to the last New Music Friday for January and it looks like the artists this month saved the best for last. Here are my top pics for Jan. 31, 2025. Geologist, best known for […]
Coral Reefer Band Keeps Jimmy Buffett’s Spirit Alive at Atlantic City Tribute
The spirit of Jimmy Buffett was alive and well at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Jan. 24 as the Coral Reefer Band kept the party going for their legendary frontman with a beautiful tribute […]
New Music Friday, Jan. 24, 2025
New Music Friday for Jan.y 24, 2025, brings an exciting array of new releases across various genres. FKA twigs unveils her third studio album, “Eusexua,” a techno-inspired exploration of dance and embodiment. UK rap sensation […]
Mac Miller’s Posthumous ‘Balloonerism’ Offers Raw Glimpse Into Artist’s Mind
I find it just a little ironic that Mac Miller‘s posthumous release “Balloonerism” would be released just days before Donald Trump, the subject of a 2011 song by the artist, would be inaugurated as president […]
New Music Friday, Jan. 17, 2025
It may be cold outside but the year is just heating up with New Music Friday for Jan. 17, 2025. At the top of my list is the highly anticipated posthumous Mac Miller album “Balloonerism” […]
Early James Serves Up Authentic Americana with ‘Medium Raw’
With the prevalence of artificial intelligence and technology in our everyday lives, artists are looking back to when things were done analogously. It doesn’t get more analog than “Medium Raw,” the third album by Early […]
New Music Friday, Jan. 10, 2025
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.” […]
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 […]