The Sharp Notes with Evan Toth
The Sharp Notes is a conversation podcast about music, sound, production and media hosted by Evan Toth.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 182
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
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 Hig…
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 defi…
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 …
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 s…
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 tr…
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 tha…
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 …
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. Su…
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. Ho…
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 litt…
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 ha…
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 …
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…
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 woo…
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 ev…
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…
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 t…
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 n…
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 …
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 sce…