The Sharp Notes with Evan Toth
The Sharp Notes is a conversation podcast exploring music, sound, and the craft behind the records we love. Host Evan Toth speaks with musicians, producers, and industry voices about the art of listening and the stories pressed into every groove.
The Sharp Notes with Evan Toth
Latest Episodes
Alan Braufman on Anthem for Peace and the Legacy of Valley of Search
What does it mean for a musician to be free?Not free as a slogan, or a genre label, but truly free: free to search, free to return, free to follow a sound across a lifetime.Alan Braufman has been asking that question, in one form ...
Just Let It: Jarrod Lawson on Growth, Groove, and Evolution
Jarrod Lawson returns at an interesting moment in his career. With Just Let It, his third studio album, he’s not simply refining the sound that first brought him attention, he’s reshaping it. Long associated with a polished blend of so...
Mikaela Davis Maps the Terrain of Graceland Way
Mikaela Davis makes music that feels grounded, but never predictable. She has built a singular voice around the harp, and she uses it as a real expressive force, not as an ornament. On her new album Graceland Way, that voice carries th...
SPIN’s Bet on Physical Media and Building a Modern Music Company: Jimmy Hutcheson, CEO of SPIN
There’s a version of Spin Magazine that most people remember. The 1990s disruptor. Irreverent, artist-driven, willing to challenge the norms of mainstream music coverage while helping define the alternative music conversation in real time. For ...