The Sharp Notes with Evan Toth
The Sharp Notes is a conversation podcast about music, sound, production and media hosted by Evan Toth.
Episodes
162 episodes
Rescuing a Nearly Lost Rock and Roll History with Jeannie Piersol and Alec Palao
Jeannie Piersol, a striking yet enigmatic figure in the 1960s San Francisco music scene, is having her remarkable story told once more through The Nest, a highly anticipated anthology released by ...
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Bound by Sound: The Unbreakable Connection of Sleepersound | The Sharp Notes Interview
For nearly a decade, Sleepersound has been more than just a band—it’s been a brotherhood bound by a shared passion for creating immersive, emotionally rich music. Their journey together has been defin...
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From Boogaloo to the Big Screen: Michael Andrews (aka Elgin Park) Balances Music, Movies, and More with New Greyboy Allstars Compilation
For over three decades, Michael Andrews (aka Elgin Park) has been an integral part of the Greyboy Allstars, a band that has carved out a unique space in the world of funk, jazz, and soul. With their infectious grooves and deep musical chemistry...
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Holding the Line: Buckcherry's Josh Todd and the Power of Persistence
Through addiction, industry upheavals, and personal reinvention, a rock survivor’s unwavering path forward.Perseverance is more than just endurance—it is the art of weathering storms without losing sight of the horizon. For Josh Todd - t...
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Michael Mayo Takes Flight: Jazz, Soul, and the Art of Letting Go
Some artists walk, some artists run—but Michael Mayo flies. His latest album, Fly, isn’t just a title—it’s a philosophy. It’s about soaring past self-doubt, catching the updraft of creativity, and trusting that the music will ...
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Pressing Records From the Sugar Beet? Larry Jaffee and Kevin Da Costa Explain Their Icelandic Experiments to Create a More Sustainable Record
In 1979, Blondie released their fourth album, Eat to the Beat. Little did the band know that nearly a half-century later, there would be a discussion of pressing beats onto a record made of beets that one could - in theory - actually eat.
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Wine, Music, and Philanthropy, the Heartbeat of Michael Dorf Founder the Knitting Factory and City Winery
In vino veritas, is a Latin expression which - when translated - means, “In wine, there is truth.” While that concept might be slightly romanticized, there’s no doubt that a little bit of truth, and a whole lot of vision - with nice cabernet - ...
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Goldiie Lux Talks About Her New EP, S.I.N. in the Midst of the Los Angeles Fires
Determination is an incredibly important part of success in any industry. But, in music and media, one must be constantly doing their thing in front of as many audiences as possible, all the time. Sure, this is an exhausting part of the gig, bu...
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Nathan Trueb and Jose Medeles' Musical Project, Another Glory
Good friends can get you through difficult times. They have your back through thick and thin, they know how to anticipate if you need support, and they can always be relied upon for understanding. However, when that friendship involves music, i...
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Will Dailey and His New (physical only) Release, "Boys Talking"
Massachusetts has always been aligned with revolutionary thoughts. Anyone paying attention in elementary history classes knows that our very own American Revolution began in Boston Harbor with a little event known as the Boston Tea Party. Just ...
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Roger Eno and His Newest Album, "the skies: rarities"
It’s not always what we say, sometimes it’s more about what we leave out; the silence in between our words can speak volumes. The same can be said of music, particularly the music of Roger Eno who has recently released a companion piece of sort...
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Isaac Watters and His Latest Album, "New Space and Time"
When we talk about an individual being artistic, usually we’re referring to the visual or graphic arts field, and every so often, music. However, an infusion of art is really necessary in any branch of knowledge: coding, medicine, logistics, ed...
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Nicolas Michaux and His New Album, "Vitalisme"
Is your passport up-to-date? If it’s not, now might be the right time to submit your application to ensure it’s valid. Because you’re going on a bit of an international trip: from Brussels to Denmark and right here back to the good old United S...
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Scott Salyer from Wrensilva and The Company's Line of Modern Stereo Consoles
Who didn’t love hanging out in grandma’s basement? There were always a lot of fun things down there. If you were lucky, there might have been an old stereo console crafted out of impossibly heavy wood tucked between the air hockey table and a d...
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Anastasia Minster and Her New Album, "Song of Songs"
Light and dark have been engaged in an eternal dance since the earliest of times. You’ve all seen the yin and yang which - if nothing else - illustrates that complicated symbiosis between good and evil: you can’t have the hero if you don’t have...
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Episode 167
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Eilon Paz and His New Book, "Dust & Grooves, Vol. 2: Further Adventures In Record Collecting"
Technology’s growth in the last decade has been astounding. I don’t have to tell you how AI has just begun to impact our lives, and we all grit our teeth peeking to witness its evolution. But, though it all, there’s a timeless beauty to the sti...
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Episode 166
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Andy Babuik and the Newest Release From the Chesterfield Kings, "We’re Still All The Same"
Some guys just do it all. Today we speak with Andy Babiuk about the newest release from the Chesterfield Kings who have been rock and roll torch-bearers over the last forty plus years. The album is titled, We’re Still All The Same. Tak...
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Episode 165
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Mike Treen and His New Documentary Film About Nicky Hopkins, "The Session Man"
I don’t know when you first found out about the role of a session musician, but for me, it was associated with The Monkees. I remember not quite understanding how a band could make music, yet still not play all of the instruments on the record....
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Episode 164
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Georgie Fuller and Will Turner from The Heavy Heavy
As Bruce Springsteen once sang, “two hearts are better than one” and that certainly is the case with The Heavy Heavy. Not only does the name of the band have a second helping of Heavy, but the group is fronted by two musicians who, you’ll soon ...
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Episode 163
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Israel Nebeker from Blind Pilot and Their New Album, "In The Shadow Of The Holy Mountain"
Sometimes, the only way to find yourself is by getting a little bit lost. Israel Nebeker - lead singer of the band Blind Pilot - experienced this first hand. The band came strongly upon the music scene in 2008, gaining particular media attentio...
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Episode 162
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Seun Kuti and His Latest Release, "Heavier Yet"
Imagine hearing a style of music that has become very popular; a genre you might hear on a TV commercial, or maybe on your favorite streaming program, or perhaps coming from a car window as it passes you by the street. Now, try to pretend that ...
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Episode 161
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Delicate Steve and His Latest Release, "Delicate Steve Sings"
You don’t need to be using your vocal cords to sing. There are other ways to do it, you don’t even need to be a human being! Birds sing, the wind sings while you’re standing on the beach watching the surf, and maybe you could even say that an a...
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Episode 160
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Nikka Costa and Her Latest Album, "Dirty Disco"
It’s amusing how certain traits and talents seem to run in families—like an unbreakable thread woven through generations. Perhaps you hail from a long line of carpenters or artists, each passing down their skills. Music, in particular, has a re...
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Episode 159
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Brian Ray and His Lastest Release, "My Town"
It’s easy to overlook, but for some, music isn’t just a passion—it’s a livelihood. While many might juggle music as a side gig or serious hobby, others dive headfirst into a full-fledged career as a musician. As with any pursuit intertwined wit...
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Episode 158
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Peter Holsapple and Will Rigby from the dB's and Their Recent Reissue Campaign and Live Shows
It’s not exactly a comeback. Instead, the dB’s are reconnecting with their loyal audience, who have always valued their brief but impactful body of work. The New York City band (by way of North Carolina), crafted a distinctive sound by blending...
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Episode 157
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