The Sharp Notes

What an honor to interview this true musical pioneer! He’s won 10 Grammys and is a Kennedy Center Honors recipient. He’s written music for Clint Eastwood’s films and Andy Garcia played him in a film about his life. And now, Arturo Sandoval visits the Sharp Notes to discuss his dynamic new album, “Sangú”.

Arturo Sandoval on Sangú, Freedom, and the Sound of Home Arturo Sandoval on Sangú, Freedom, and the Sound of Home

The Beach Boys Pet Sounds turns 60 this year, and to mark the anniversary, Capitol Records and Interscope Records Definitive Sound Series is releasing a new mono edition sourced from tapes connected to the highly collectible 1972 Brother/Reprise pressing.

To unpack the archival detective work behind a release like this, I’m joined by longtime music industry veteran Tom “Grover” Biery.

Grover Biery on The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds and the Search for Three-Dimensional Mono Today, we return to one of the most discussed albums in pop history: The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds.Nearly 60 years after Brian Wilson assembled its world of harmonies, longing, bass lines, sound effects, and impossible emotional detail, Interscope-Capitol’s Definitive Sound Series is preparing a ne...

It’s a big day for Michael Jackson fans, and we’ve got the goods. Stop by to pick up one of a few copies of the soundtrack which came out today. High-five to those who wear white socks with black slacks and loafers. We salute you. 🫡