Chris Stamey (Chris Stamey) talks "Anything Is Possible"—a lush, harmony-rich album inspired by AM radio pop, Brian Wilson, and a lifetime of sonic exploration | The Sharp Notes Interview w/ Evan Toth. thesharpnotes.com/post/anything-…

So glad to see Billy’s story finally being told through his new documentary on HBO. Even more exciting: 100 songs connected to the project were just released today (sorry…digital only, folks). Given how famously limited Billy’s vault is, this collection is a rare gift.

Some big news is on the way…stay tuned for an official announcement tomorrow!

Big news! My life has revolved around music—as a musician, record collector, podcaster/dj, writer & educator. Now it all comes together: The Sharp Notes record store at the Garden State Plaza, Paramus, NJ (Garden State Plaza). Opens 9/1 • Grand Opening 10/4 🎶 tinyurl.com/3dcupvf2

I can’t keep up with the release anniversaries! Happy whatever to “Help!” And let’s talk about this Realistic receiver that has no right to sound as fanatic as it does!

I try not to wax too nostalgic, but I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I long for the days when you could purchase a new album and have a chance to become one of Gladys Knight’s honorary Pips for a day. Things like that just don’t happen anymore, do they?

Us3 is back. 🎶 After a decade away, Geoff Wilkinson returns with "Soundtrack"—an all-instrumental album blending jazz, hip-hop, and orchestral layers. Hear our conversation by clicking below. Us3 / Geoff Wilkinson thesharpnotes.com/post/the-retur…

Opening The Sharp Notes brick and mortar record store at Garden State Plaza on Monday, Labor Day 2025. It’s the beginning of an adventure that I hope you’ll join me/us on!

I’ll be darned if the cover to Lionel‘s “Can’t Slow Down” doesn’t match the color palette of the mall. Pricing CDs and records all afternoon, restocking the bins from our initial visitors. Stop by.

A hearty thanks to Westfield GSP for a beautiful bouquet of flowers as we go into our first official weekend. Also, they match the copy “Armed Forces” which is - of course - in the “new arrivals” bin…

When do you ever find a copy of “Out of the Blue” with the accompanying Cardboard ELO Space Station Insert (the Individual Parts “punch-out” like Paper Dolls to Form a Cardboard Space Station with ELO Logo and Band Name on It)? Come on down and grab it.

On the The Sharp Notes podcast this week, it's Luke Marzec to discuss his latest album and it's influences. I mean, who doesn't love a sax playing vocalist. Have a listen here, or wherever you consume those podcasts. thesharpnotes.com/post/luke-marz…

Man risks life on train tracks to take cool picture of Stampeders’ album from 1971.

Carly wants to go shopping at the mall with you today. Stop by.

Uh oh, Spaghetti-Os…see ya on Wednesday…

You’ve heard it a million times, but you’ve never seen an obi strip this clean before. Come on and argue with me about what parts of the solo Joe Walsh is playing vs. what Don Feldner is playing. Open until 9pm.

The Zombies' (The Zombies) Odessey and Oracle gets its first U.S. mono reissue. Colin Blunstone joins Evan Toth for a conversation about creating the album and how it transformed from swan song into one of rock’s most celebrated masterpieces. thesharpnotes.com/post/the-zombi…

Thanks to for hosting me yesterday to talk about The Sharp Notes at the Garden State Plaza! TJ and I (and Kenny) go way, way, way, back and I'm so impressed with what they are doing with their program! Click below to hear our segment! youtu.be/NIvD04tAQac?si…

You look like a person who is serious about listening to “Aja”, but have you heard it via MCA Twin Pax special value cassette from 1983? If not, then really 🙂‍↔️…

Thanks to Discogs and Jeffrey Smith for the opportunity to dig into the latest initiative: this Saturday (10/18), consider observing Dis/Connect: an opportunity to go screen free for a while. Go all in on analog sound this Saturday at The Sharp Notes! thesharpnotes.com/post/put-the-p…