The Sharp Notes with Evan Toth
The Sharp Notes is a conversation podcast about music, sound, production and media hosted by Evan Toth.
Episodes
155 episodes
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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30:16
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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41:16
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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42:22
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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37:58
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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24:11
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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27:36
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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45:13
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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39:52
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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56:04
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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41:21
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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51:56
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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33:45
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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37:19
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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33:09
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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46:38
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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31:58
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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35:11
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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Suzanne Jamieson and Her New Album, "Love Is..."
The Beatles confidently proclaimed that “Love is all you need” during the summer of - well, you know - love (1967). And while no one can argue with the fabs’ proclamation, the 21st century finds human beings on a search to define exac...
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Episode 156
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30:10
Corey duBrowa and His New Book, "An Ideal For Living - A Celebration of the E.P."
There has been tremendous growth in the topic of vinyl records and record collecting over the last decade or so. There are podcasts (like this one), articles, and video channels dedicated to folks who blab about their treasured collec...
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Episode 155
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56:40
Maya Vik and Her Latest Album, "Hustlebot"
It’s not everyday that one gets to speak with “The Most Beautiful Woman in Norway” - according to Elle Norway - but that’s just a bi-product of the fact that this episode’s guest is a multifa...
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Episode 154
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27:12
Kevin Keeley from Elemental Music Discusses the Label's Motown Reissue Series
There’s nothing like the sound of an old Motown record. Whether you hear it in your hometown of Detroit, or turn it up in Kathmandu; it doesn’t matter, the music is great regardless ...
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Episode 153
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49:24
Raul Midón and His Latest Release, "Lost and Found"
It’s not easy to be consistent in show business, to continually release albums and to perform at a high caliber at all times. However, some musicians have the ability to hand in strong works through most of their careers. There are pe...
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Episode 152
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30:32
Andy Summers and His Current Tour, "The Cracked Lens + A Missing String"
Andy Summers, renowned as the influential guitarist of the Police, reveals a multifaceted creative persona that extends far beyond music. He openly embraces his diverse interests, seamlessly integrating them much like he does with his...
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Episode 151
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37:39
Aiden Berglund and the New Grimson Album, "Climbing Up the Chimney"
Becoming who we are takes years. Our personality develops long before we're aware of it. Some of us are more comfortable with ourselves than others, but generally, we understand our own identity and hope that we grasp how others perceive us ...
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Episode 150
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