Having just returned from a quick trip to Walt Disney World where I experienced six Hanson shows over two days, I can’t think of a happier moment in time to unveil the brand new High Voltage website & officially welcome back the return of our print issues! As such November 3rd, 2011 will always be a date for us to […]
It’s an exciting day in the High Voltage offices, we’ve just launched our first PledgeMusic campaign to put out a very special digital compilation to help save High Voltage. Why is the album so special? Because it features 20 b-sides, live, or yet-to-be-released tracks by some our favorite artists (we think you’ll like them too). It’s also special because a […]
In 1971 George Harrison and Ravi Shankar staged two concerts at New York’s Madison Square Garden that brought together a star-studded cast of musicians to alert the world to the plight of the Bangladeshi people, victims of simultaneous floods, famine and civil war. The Concert for Bangladesh, the first major music benefit for a humanitarian cause, supported UNICEF programs and […]
The lovely and talented Amy Winehouse passed away yesterday, July 23rd, 2011, at the young age of 27. This isn’t news; this is a tribute to Amy and the opportunity High Voltage had to work with her in 2007. Amy made her debut at SXSW in 2007 showcasing her soon-to-be #1 hit “Rehab”. Having been hired by Island Records UK […]
When last we saw Neon Indian aka Alan Palomo, he was synthing and popping and synth-popping it up on stages at the best festivals around like South By Southwest, Sasquatch, Bonnaroo, and as the opener for the likes of The Flaming Lips and those Frenchies, Phoenix. All of that on the heels of carving out a creative space for himself […]
Heads up High Voltage fans, there’s a lot of new albums coming out this summer. Here’s a quick guide to a few we think you should pick up: 1. Louisiana born blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd will be releasing How I Go on August 2nd. Similar to Jonny Lang, KWS started at a young age and barely in his 30s […]
It’s been awhile since I posted, I realize this. I’ve been wanting to but there just hasn’t been any piece of music or live show that’s motivated me enough to take the extra time. I guess that’s what happens when you don’t have an editor breathing down your throat for new content. I promise I’ll get better – I miss […]
