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Evan Toth, singer-songwriter, musician, and radio host, presents "Garden State Sound" which airs on Friday afternoons from 4:00pm to 5:00pm (EST). The hour-long, weekly program will stream live on WFDU-FM (www.wfdu.fm) and through other streaming outlets such as Tunein.com and IHeartRadio.com. Garden State Sound will feature musicians and music with connections to the state of New Jersey, music ab

out the state, and concert ticket giveaways to some of the greatest musical events in New Jersey.

“New Jersey has an astonishingly rich musical history and an extremely vibrant present,” says Toth, “unfortunately, there are not many outlets which focus solely on the Garden State.” Toth, host of the Good Music program which ran for nearly seven years on WFDU, 89.1 FM, has always shared a wide variety - and sometimes challenging - array of music with his listeners, “I want people to listen to the show and feel forced to perk up to hear what the New Jersey connection might be, listeners should walk away from each program surprised by how much music is produced with connections to the Garden State.” New Jersey musical legends will be on tap, but plenty of new talent will also be represented. Toth will also utilize his casual and intimate interview style and feature conversations with NJ music-makers. His history as a New Jersey musician gives him a unique perspective into the regional voice of New Jersey and what makes it stand out from the rest of the world. Wherever they may travel, New Jerseyans always have a voice of their own; Garden State Sound aims to discover and explore that voice - and sound - through music.

10/26/2025

The Von Schweikert ULTRA.seven sounding fabulous (as you can probably tell even from my iPhone camera) at the The Show audio show this weekend.

Don’t mind me…I’m just walking around the mall with the latest Roy Brooks reissue from Zev Feldman’s new Time Traveler R...
10/24/2025

Don’t mind me…I’m just walking around the mall with the latest Roy Brooks reissue from Zev Feldman’s new Time Traveler Recordings. We have this…and…the Kenny Barron and Carlos Garnett releases in stock and ready for you. In fact, restock is the word of the weekend. It’s the weekend, go to the mall!

Tom’s “Long After Dark” matches the floor of our shop and everyone knows that we’re suckers for a good Caldor sticker ov...
10/21/2025

Tom’s “Long After Dark” matches the floor of our shop and everyone knows that we’re suckers for a good Caldor sticker over here. Two solid reasons to come and visit us today. Open until 9pm. ✌️

Plenty of incoming goodies now and always. Why did I put the Rascals on top? I don’t know; maybe because the graphic des...
10/20/2025

Plenty of incoming goodies now and always. Why did I put the Rascals on top? I don’t know; maybe because the graphic design of Staniław Zargórski appeals to my inherent Eastern European sensibilities.

And - you know - the Rascals. I mean those aren’t all Rascals records; well, you knew that. Or, did you? Imagine if they were all Rascals records: they’re not though.

In any case, stop by: we’re open until 9pm.

Thanks to Discogs and Jeffrey Smith for the opportunity to dig into Discogs' latest initiative: this Saturday (10/18), c...
10/16/2025

Thanks to Discogs and Jeffrey Smith for the opportunity to dig into Discogs' latest initiative: this Saturday (10/18), consider observing Dis/Connect: an opportunity to go screen free for a while.

Listen to our chat and consider stopping by The Sharp Notes this Saturday to go all in on analog sound.

Be honest — when was the last time you listened to a record all the way through, without checking your phone? No notifications. No scrolling. No playlists on shuffle. Just… listening.Discogs Jeffery SmithPut the Phone Down, Pick the Record Up: Discogs VP Jeffrey Smith on Dis/ConnectIn a world th...

Tomorrow, Wednesday, 10/14 author Jude Warne will join us for an in-store discussion about her music writing and more. T...
10/15/2025

Tomorrow, Wednesday, 10/14 author Jude Warne will join us for an in-store discussion about her music writing and more. This is an in-person/free event and if you're in the NJ/NYC area, it's a great opportunity to hear her excellent perspectives and perhaps ask a few questions of your own.

Of course, following the chat, we'll be spinning both Boz and America!

Come on out and join us this Wednesday night at 6pm!

A live, in-store conversation event with author Jude Warne to discuss her latest books on Boz Scaggs, America, and more.

10/13/2025

The Sharp Notes is now open! Indulge in your love for nostalgia and great music (new and old) with a visit to this vinyl shop. 🎶​

📍Located on Level 2 near Nordstrom.

10/13/2025

It’s raining and windy: make a mixtape!

You look like a person who is serious about listening to “Aja”, but have you heard it via MCA Twin Pax special value cas...
10/12/2025

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 🙂‍↔️…

Where does that hallway lead? Oh, who knows? Maybe it’s a portal into the mind games that Lennon was talking about on th...
10/10/2025

Where does that hallway lead? Oh, who knows? Maybe it’s a portal into the mind games that Lennon was talking about on this underrated 1973 release. You never know where those mall hallways and backrooms lead anyway, do you? In any case, we wish John a very happy birthday wherever he is in the cosmic universe.

The Zombies' Odessey and Oracle—a psych-pop landmark—gets its first U.S. mono reissue. Colin Blunstone joins Evan Toth f...
10/08/2025

The Zombies' Odessey and Oracle—a psych-pop landmark—gets its first U.S. mono reissue. Colin Blunstone joins Evan Toth for a candid conversation about what creating the album meant to the band, and how it transformed from overlooked swan song to one of rock’s most celebrated masterpieces.

The Zombies’ Odessey and Oracle—a psych-pop landmark—gets its first U.S. mono reissue. Colin Blunstone joins me for a candid conversation about what the album meant inside the band, and how it transformed from overlooked swan song to one of rock’s most celebrated masterpieces.

It’s been a real pleasure—and an honor—to write for Michael Fremer at The Tracking Angle (and before that, at his previo...
10/07/2025

It’s been a real pleasure—and an honor—to write for Michael Fremer at The Tracking Angle (and before that, at his previous venture). I was just saying to him that we’ve known each other for nearly a decade, and in that time I’ve learned a great deal from him.

It was wonderful to see Michael at The Sharp Notes’ Grand Opening last weekend, and his article about the event truly captures the spirit of the day. Thank you, Michael—and if you couldn’t be there, his piece perfectly conveys the mood and energy of the celebration. Read it all at TrackingAngle.com.

https://trackingangle.com/features/the-sharp-notes-record-store-opens-in-the-garden-state-plaza-mall

our Evan Toth opens it and hosted Grand Opening Saturday October 4th

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