The Sharp Notes with Evan Toth

By Evan Toth

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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.


Episode Date
Live and In the Sharp Notes Shop | Nabil Ayers: Sunshine, Sound, and the Stories We Inherit
Jun 18, 2026
Richard Foos on Rhino Records, Reissue Culture, and the Record Store That Started It All
Jun 03, 2026
Arturo Sandoval on Sangú, Freedom, and the Sound of Home
May 22, 2026
Grover Biery on The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds and the Search for Three-Dimensional Mono
May 14, 2026
Alan Braufman on Anthem for Peace and the Legacy of Valley of Search
May 07, 2026
Just Let It: Jarrod Lawson on Growth, Groove, and Evolution
May 01, 2026
Mikaela Davis Maps the Terrain of Graceland Way
Apr 15, 2026
SPIN’s Bet on Physical Media and Building a Modern Music Company: Jimmy Hutcheson, CEO of SPIN
Apr 09, 2026
Frank Hannon Unplugged: Guitar, Tesla, and the Bay Area Sound
Mar 31, 2026
Larry Jaffee on Record Store Day, the Vinyl Revival, and the Future of Plant-Based Records
Mar 04, 2026
Jude Warne Returns: America Paperback Release and the Story Behind Lowdown
Feb 27, 2026
Alan Light on Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours and His New Book "Don’t Stop" (Live at The Sharp Notes)
Feb 18, 2026
Studio Confidential Preview: Sylvia Massy on Sessions, Sound, and Recording Secrets
Feb 11, 2026
One Musician, Many Names: A Conversation with Lucien Fraipont (Robbing Millions / DUID)
Feb 04, 2026
Stéphane Wrembel Translates Django Reinhardt in New Orleans
Jan 21, 2026
Doing It Yourself: Tamar Berk’s New Album ocd and the Long Road of Independence
Jan 08, 2026
Eternity’s Children Reconsidered: Steve Stanley on High Moon Records and the Art of the Reissue
Dec 19, 2025
Tom “Grover” Biery Reframes Classic Albums Like Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song" for the Contemporary Listener
Dec 11, 2025
The Craft of Clarity: Bob Hazelwood and the Andover Audio Approach
Nov 26, 2025
The Sound of a Better Education: Inside Kaufman Music Center with Anthony Mazzocchi | The Sharp Notes Podcast
Nov 05, 2025
Small Rooms, Big Stakes: One Night Live Fights to Keep Live Music Local and Alive
Oct 29, 2025
The House of Wax: Chad Kassem on Building a Vinyl Record Empire | The Sharp Notes Interview
Oct 23, 2025
Put the Phone Down, Pick the Record Up: Discogs VP Jeffrey Smith on Dis/Connect | The Sharp Notes Interview
Oct 15, 2025
The Zombies Never Die: Colin Blunstone on the Resurrection of Odessey and Oracle in Mono | The Sharp Notes Interview
Oct 08, 2025
From Toto to Thriller: Steve Porcaro on Music, Memory, and The Very Day | The Sharp Notes Interview
Sep 25, 2025
Keeping the Beat: Tito Puente Jr. on Legacy and Latin Rhythm | The Sharp Notes Interview
Sep 16, 2025
Luke Marzec Makes Something Good Out of Nothing | The Sharp Notes Podcast with Evan Toth
Sep 10, 2025
The Return of Geoff Wilkinson: Us3’s Soundtrack For a New Era | The Sharp Notes Interview
Aug 20, 2025
Anything Is Possible: Chris Stamey’s Soundtrack of Reverence and Reinvention | The Sharp Notes Interview
Aug 06, 2025
Mocky vs. the Machine: Capturing the Sound of Humans in an Artificial Age | The Sharp Notes Interview
Jul 31, 2025
Zev Feldman Digs into Bill Evans and Art Pepper and Continues the Quest for Hidden Jazz Treasures
Jul 22, 2025
The Long Gig: Charles “Wigg” Walker’s Life in Soul | The Sharp Notes Podcast
Jul 16, 2025
Dennis Diken on the Legacy of the Smithereens, Vinyl, and the Lifeblood of Rock and Roll | The Sharp Notes Interview
Jul 09, 2025
Cody Hanson on Building, Breaking, and Rebuilding Hinder | The Sharp Notes Interview
Jun 25, 2025
Jenny Owen Youngs on Revisiting "Avalanche", Buffering the Vampire Slayer, Collaboration, and the Beauty of Imperfection | The Sharp Notes Interview
Jun 18, 2025
From the Garage to Abbey Road: Russell Marsden from Band of Skulls Reflects on 15 Years of Sound | The Sharp Notes Interview
Jun 11, 2025
Wake the Dead and Stir the Soul | The Sharp Notes Interview with Chuck Prophet
May 29, 2025
Steve Bardwil Trades the Boardroom for the Bandstand
May 21, 2025
Author Jude Warne Gets "Lowdown" in New Book About Boz Scaggs
May 14, 2025
How Sons of Silver Built Runaway Emotions | The Sharp Notes Interview
May 07, 2025
The Illusions and Realities of Daylight Robbery's Third Island Suite with Robert Waite and Nick Marks | The Sharp Notes Interview
Apr 30, 2025
William Hooker Continues Proving That the Fringe Is Still the Center | The Sharp Notes Interview
Apr 23, 2025
Gliders Over Hollywood: Paul Rappaport's New Book Explains His Role During Rock’s Golden Age and Why the Future Needs Its Past
Apr 16, 2025
Hitting You With His Best Shot: Eddie Schwartz on Risk, Reinvention, and the Art of a Well-Crafted Song
Apr 09, 2025
Catherine Vericolli Resurrects the Funk: Org Music, Westbound Records, and the Pursuit of Perfecting the Imperfect
Mar 31, 2025
Wolfgang Flür (Kraftwerk) - and His Producer Peter Duggal - Explore the Past, Present, and Future of Electronic Music with His New Album, "TIMES"
Mar 26, 2025
Rescuing a Nearly Lost Rock and Roll History with Jeannie Piersol and Alec Palao
Mar 11, 2025
Bound by Sound: The Unbreakable Connection of Sleepersound | The Sharp Notes Interview
Mar 05, 2025
From Boogaloo to the Big Screen: Michael Andrews (aka Elgin Park) Balances Music, Movies, and More with New Greyboy Allstars Compilation
Feb 25, 2025
Holding the Line: Buckcherry's Josh Todd and the Power of Persistence
Feb 18, 2025
Michael Mayo Takes Flight: Jazz, Soul, and the Art of Letting Go
Feb 11, 2025
Pressing Records From the Sugar Beet? Larry Jaffee and Kevin Da Costa Explain Their Icelandic Experiments to Create a More Sustainable Record
Feb 04, 2025
Wine, Music, and Philanthropy, the Heartbeat of Michael Dorf Founder the Knitting Factory and City Winery
Jan 27, 2025
Goldiie Lux Talks About Her New EP, S.I.N. in the Midst of the Los Angeles Fires
Jan 20, 2025
Nathan Trueb and Jose Medeles' Musical Project, Another Glory
Jan 13, 2025
Will Dailey and His New (physical only) Release, "Boys Talking"
Dec 23, 2024
Roger Eno and His Newest Album, "the skies: rarities"
Dec 15, 2024
Isaac Watters and His Latest Album, "New Space and Time"
Dec 08, 2024
Nicolas Michaux and His New Album, "Vitalisme"
Dec 01, 2024
Scott Salyer from Wrensilva and The Company's Line of Modern Stereo Consoles
Nov 25, 2024
Anastasia Minster and Her New Album, "Song of Songs"
Nov 24, 2024
Eilon Paz and His New Book, "Dust & Grooves, Vol. 2: Further Adventures In Record Collecting"
Nov 17, 2024
Andy Babuik and the Newest Release From the Chesterfield Kings, "We’re Still All The Same"
Nov 10, 2024
Mike Treen and His New Documentary Film About Nicky Hopkins, "The Session Man"
Nov 03, 2024
Georgie Fuller and Will Turner from The Heavy Heavy
Oct 20, 2024
Israel Nebeker from Blind Pilot and Their New Album, "In The Shadow Of The Holy Mountain"
Oct 14, 2024
Seun Kuti and His Latest Release, "Heavier Yet"
Oct 06, 2024
Delicate Steve and His Latest Release, "Delicate Steve Sings"
Sep 29, 2024
Nikka Costa and Her Latest Album, "Dirty Disco"
Sep 22, 2024
Brian Ray and His Lastest Release, "My Town"
Sep 15, 2024
Peter Holsapple and Will Rigby from the dB's and Their Recent Reissue Campaign and Live Shows
Sep 08, 2024
Suzanne Jamieson and Her New Album, "Love Is..."
Jul 28, 2024
Corey duBrowa and His New Book, "An Ideal For Living - A Celebration of the E.P."
Jul 21, 2024
Maya Vik and Her Latest Album, "Hustlebot"
Jul 13, 2024
Kevin Keeley from Elemental Music Discusses the Label's Motown Reissue Series
Jul 07, 2024
Raul Midón and His Latest Release, "Lost and Found"
Jun 30, 2024
Andy Summers and His Current Tour, "The Cracked Lens + A Missing String"
Jun 23, 2024
Aiden Berglund and the New Grimson Album, "Climbing Up the Chimney"
Jun 16, 2024
Molly Miller and Her Trio's New Album, "The Ballad of Hotspur"
Jun 09, 2024
Donna Lewis and Her New Album, "Rooms With a View"
Jun 02, 2024
Liam Bailey and His New Album, "Zero Grace"
May 19, 2024
Jazz Pianist, Joey Alexander and His Latest Album, "Continuance"
May 05, 2024
Santa Chiara and Her New Album, "Imported"
Apr 21, 2024
Rebecca Pidgeon and Her Latest Album, "Songs of LA"
Apr 14, 2024
Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams and Their Latest, "All This Time"
Apr 07, 2024
Paula Cole and Her Latest Album, "Lo"
Mar 30, 2024
Lau Noah and Her Latest Duets Album, "A Dos"
Mar 24, 2024
Sam Nelson Harris From X Ambassadors Aquaman 2 Music and New Album, "Townie"
Mar 17, 2024
Narada Michael Walden and His New Album, "Euphoria"
Mar 10, 2024
Avram Brown and The Wheel and His Self-Titled Debut
Mar 03, 2024
Dustin Blocker and the Vinyl Record Manufacturers Association (VRMA)
Feb 25, 2024
Jesse Colin Young and the 50th Anniversary Reissue of His "Song for Juli" Album
Feb 11, 2024
Graham Wallace and His New Record Label: Continued Sounds
Feb 04, 2024
David Schulhof CEO of the MUSQ ETF
Jan 28, 2024
Steve Lewis and His Latest Album, "Exit to Mystery"
Jan 21, 2024
Jim Doyle from the Hot Club of Los Angeles and Their Newest Release, "Nova"
Jan 07, 2024
Stacey Kent and Her New Album, "Summer Me, Winter Me"
Dec 31, 2023
Frank Sinatra's New Box Set and Charles Pignone, President of Frank Sinatra Enterprises
Dec 10, 2023
Billy Bob Thornton, Tausha, and J.D. Andrew and Tausha's Newest Release
Dec 03, 2023
Dave Wakening from The English Beat and General Public and the Band's Recent Reissues
Nov 19, 2023
Graham Parker and His Latest Album, "Last Chance to Learn the Twist"
Nov 12, 2023
Steve Forbert and His Latest Releases
Oct 29, 2023
Colleen "Cosmo" Murphy at the Haarlem Vinyl Festival
Oct 21, 2023
Danny Lee Blackwell from Night Beats and His Latest Release, "Rajan"
Oct 15, 2023
Harper Simon and His Latest Project, "Meditations on Crime"
Sep 29, 2023
Anouk Rijnders and the Haarlem Vinyl Festival
Sep 23, 2023
Sabina Sciubba and Her New Album, "Hidden Dragon"
Sep 17, 2023
Peter Case and His New Album, "Doctor Moan"
Sep 10, 2023
Louis Cato from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and His New Album, "Reflections"
Sep 04, 2023
Vinyl Williams and His New album, "Aeterna"
Aug 20, 2023
Sami Stevens and Her New Album, "Morning"
Aug 12, 2023
John Rzeznik From the Goo Goo Dolls and Their New Song and Tour
Aug 06, 2023
Joanna Stingray's Latest Book and Reflections on the Red Wave Album
Jul 23, 2023
The Making Vinyl Conference and Record Store Day with Larry Jaffe and Bryan Ekus
Jul 16, 2023
Darren Burgos and His Latest Release, "Connections"
Jul 07, 2023
Rob Martinez from Audio Media Grading and the Process of Grading Audio Media
Jul 01, 2023
Stewart Copeland from The Police, His New Album and Forthcoming Book
Jun 26, 2023
Sam Blasucci and His Latest Release, "Off My Stars"
Jun 11, 2023
Charlie Bruber and His Latest Release, "Finding the Muse"
Jun 04, 2023
Marty Isenberg and His New Album Featuring Music From the Films of Wes Anderson, "The Way I Feel Inside"
May 21, 2023
Chris Thile and the New Nickel Creek Album, "Celebrants"
May 14, 2023
May Pang and Her New Film About Her Relationship with John Lennon, "The Lost Weekend: A Love Story"
Apr 23, 2023
Gene Cornish From The Rascals and Recent Touring With Felix Cavaliere
Apr 16, 2023
Alexz Johnson and Her New Album, "Seasons"
Apr 02, 2023
Jann Klose and His Newest Album, "Surrender"
Mar 26, 2023
Bobby Sanabria and His Latest Multiverse Album, "Vox Humana"
Mar 19, 2023
Emiliano Melis and His Latest Release, "Outside the Box"
Mar 12, 2023
Kendra Morris Reissues "Babble" and Readies a Tour
Mar 05, 2023
Robin Taylor Zander's (RTZ) Newest Album, "The Distance"
Feb 26, 2023
Vanessa Downing from Samuel S.C. and their New Release, "High Places"
Feb 19, 2023
Tchotchke the Band and their Latest Self-Titled Release
Feb 05, 2023
Rachael & Vilray and Their New Album, "I Love a Love Song!"
Jan 29, 2023
Esperanza Spalding and the 10th Anniversary Reissue of "Radio Music Society"
Jan 22, 2023
David Leaf and His Book About the Beach Boys, "God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys and the California Myth"
Jan 15, 2023
Frank LoCrasto from Kolumbo and the Group's New Record, "Gung Ho"
Jan 08, 2023
Tiffany and Her New Album, "Shadows"
Dec 11, 2022
Jane Monheit and Her New Christmas Album, "The Merriest"
Dec 04, 2022
Gold Star's Marlon Rabenreither and the Band's Latest Release, "Headlights USA"
Nov 27, 2022
Ron Sexsmith and His Forthcoming Release, "The Vivian Line"
Nov 06, 2022
Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers and his Brand New Album, "Speed of Heat"
Oct 30, 2022
Kaleta and Super Yamba Band
Oct 23, 2022
Organist Adam Scone and his New Album "Brooklyn to Brooklin"
Oct 16, 2022
Producer Robert Waite and His Daylight Robbery! Project
Oct 10, 2022
Jay Millar from Sundazed Music Explores the Label's Latest Releases
Oct 02, 2022
Caitlin Carey's Reissued Album and Her Time in Whiskeytown
Sep 25, 2022
Madison Cunningham and Her New Album, "Revealer"
Sep 17, 2022
Juana Molina and the Reissue of Musicación 4½
Sep 11, 2022
Mastering Engineer Michael Graves, His Work on the New Blondie Boxset and Other Highlights From His Grammy Award Winning Career
Aug 15, 2022
Michael Rault and his Second Self-Titled Release
Aug 07, 2022
Wilder Maker's Gabriel Birnbaum and the Band's Newest Album, "Male Models"
Jul 31, 2022
The Rascals' Felix Cavaliere and His New Book, "Memoir of a Rascal"
Jul 17, 2022
James Hunter and His New Release, "With Love"
Jul 10, 2022
Graham Nash and His Newest Release, "Graham Nash: Live"
Jun 27, 2022
Bruce Hornsby and His Newest Release, "'Flicted"
Jun 05, 2022
Michael Des Barres and the Reissue of Detective's First Album
May 30, 2022
Keith Murray and Chris Cain from We Are Scientists and their Latest Release, "Huffy"
May 15, 2022
Norman Spence From Tank and the Bangas and Their New Album, "Red Balloon"
May 01, 2022
ORG Music's, Andrew Rossiter and the Label's Releases for Record Store Day 2022
Apr 22, 2022
Craft Recordings', Mark Piro and the Label's Releases for Record Store Day 2022
Apr 17, 2022
Dr. James Beckett Discusses Common Ground Between Record Collectors and Baseball Card Collectors
Apr 10, 2022
Avi Wisnia and His Latest Release, "Catching Leaves"
Apr 03, 2022
Eden Ahbez's "Dharmaland" as Performed by Ìxtahuele
Mar 27, 2022
Carlos Santana and His New Album, "Blessings and Miracles"
Mar 11, 2022
Gilbert O'Sullivan and His Upcoming American Tour
Mar 05, 2022
Scott Shannon and the New Z100 Documentary, "From Worst to First"
Feb 20, 2022
Marc Hollander and the Crammed Discs Record Label
Feb 12, 2022
Marshall Crenshaw and His Recently Reissued, "#447"
Feb 06, 2022
Jacob Plasse and Orquesta Akokán's Release, "16 Rayos"
Jan 30, 2022
Mixing Engineers, Arthur Stoppe and Jim Gallagher and The Sound of Philadelphia Box Sets
Jan 23, 2022
Corey Feldman and His New Box Set and Album, "Love Left 2.1"
Jan 17, 2022
Eric Valdivieso and His New Book, "The Valdivieso Method"
Jan 09, 2022
Jake Shimabukuro and His New Star-Studded Album, "Jake and Friends"
Dec 14, 2021
Frank Maston and his Latest Album, "Souvenir" with the Swiss Band, L'éclair
Dec 05, 2021
The Future of The Cassette Tape With Dr. Iain Taylor from Birmingham City University
Nov 28, 2021
Evan Toth's (Me) Latest Album, "The Show" with Liberty DeVitto and Richie Cannata
Nov 22, 2021
The Zombies' Colin Blunstone and the Reissue of His First Solo Album, "One Year"
Nov 14, 2021
Wayne Johnson from Rockaway Records and the High End Vinyl and Collectibles Market
Nov 07, 2021
Leslie Kogan Discusses Andrew Gold and "Spooky Scary Skeletons"
Oct 24, 2021
NYC Artist Ted Reiderer and His Never Records Project
Oct 17, 2021
David Duchovny and His Newest Musical Release, "Gestureland"
Oct 03, 2021
Van Dyke Parks Discusses His New Work With Verónica Valerio, "Only In America, Solo En America"
Sep 26, 2021
Gordon Anderson Discusses His Record Label, Real Gone Music
Sep 20, 2021
Gregory Porter Talks New Tour and His Career
Sep 12, 2021
Suzanne Vega Discusses Recent Release, "An Evening of New York Songs and Stories" and Her Upcoming Tour
Sep 07, 2021
Willie Nile Discusses New Album, "The Day the Earth Stood Still"
Aug 22, 2021
Crowded House's Elroy Finn Talks New Album, "Elroy"
Aug 16, 2021
Robby Takac from the Goo Goo Dolls Discusses Their New Release, "Rarities"
Aug 02, 2021
Rozzi and Her New Song, "I Can't Go to the Party"
Jul 18, 2021
Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp and His New Album, "In Solo"
Jul 11, 2021
Shannon McNally and Her New Album, "The Waylon Sessions"
Jun 27, 2021
Eric Slick from Dr. Dog Discusses Latest Releasd, "Wiseacre"
Jun 21, 2021
Laura Benack and Steven Mertens of Bass Race Discuss Their New Album, "Tender Vittles"
Jun 14, 2021
Kenny Loggins and His New Compilation, "At the Movies"
Jun 06, 2021
Gary Numan and His New Album, "Intruder"
Jun 01, 2021
Gina Schock from the Go-Go's and the Reissue of "God Bless the Go-Go's"
May 10, 2021
Frank Ene and His Latest, "No Longer"
May 02, 2021
Pete Krebs and His New Album, "All My Friends Are Ghosts"
Apr 24, 2021
Jon Klages and His New Album, "Fabulous Twilight"
Apr 18, 2021
Tracy Bonham Discusses Her New Album, "Young Maestros, Vol. I"
Apr 11, 2021
Sunny War Talks About Her New Album, "Simple Syrup"
Apr 04, 2021
Suzi Quatro's New Album, "The Devil in Me"
Mar 21, 2021
Jude Warne and Her New Book, "America, The Band - An Authorized Biography"
Mar 14, 2021
Lorenzo Wolff's Judee Sill Project, "Down Where the Valleys Are Low"
Mar 07, 2021
A.J. Croce and His New Album, "By Request"
Feb 28, 2021
Jim Keller and His New Album, "By No Means"
Feb 21, 2021
Mason Williams and Craft Recordings' Jazz Dispensary Jazz-Funk Reissues
Feb 14, 2021
Howie Klein and the 415 Records Reissues
Feb 07, 2021
Eric Hutchinson's New Album, "Class of '98"
Jan 24, 2021