There were several exciting jazz record announcements last week, with the most anticipated being the 2025 Blue Note Tone Poet release schedule. Not expected was the simultaneous reveal of a new subscription service dubbed the Tone Poet Society.
In this episode, eCoustics Podcast Producer Mitch Anderson and Instagram Influencer and Vintage Audio Columnist, Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) break down the different service features and tiers, the pros and cons of the Society, and share both their own and social media reactions to the announcement.
Sponsors: Thank you to our sponsors Q Acoustics and SVS
On the Panel:
- Mitch Anderson, Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer
- Eric Pye, eCoustics Vintage Audio Columnist
Where to listen:
- Apple Podcasts
- Amazon Music
- Spotify
- iHeart Radio
- Spreaker
- Stitcher
- Deezer
- Castbox
- Podcast Addict
- Pod-chaser
- TuneIn
Tone Poet Society Subscription Plans
| TIER 1 | TIER 2 | TIER 3 | TIER 4 | |
| Cost per title | $30.98 | $32.98 | $34.98 | $38.98 |
| Albums per month | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Term | 12 months | 6 months | 3 months | 1 month |
| Billing | $743.52/year | $395.76/half year | $209.88/quarter | $77.96/monthly |
| Early purchase access | Limited Quantity Tone Poet Test Pressings | Limited Quantity Tone Poet Test Pressings | Exclusive Tone Poet Releases | Blue Note Special Releases |
| Discounts | 30% off code (one-time) | 15% off code (one-time) | ||
| Video Call | Quarterly drawing for 5-minute video call with “Tone Poet” Joe Harley |
Tip: You save if you pay for more months in advance.
All Tier Benefits
- FREE US Shipping 2 weeks prior to retail release dates
- Behind the scenes access with photos and videos from “Tone Poet” Joe Harley
- Monthly newsletter with in-depth details on each Tone Poet release and more from “Tone Poet” Joe Harley
- First looks and early access to special releases and products from Blue Note Records
Related Links:
- Blue Note Tone Poet Society Website
- Japanese Jazz Kissa and the Art of the Piano Trio: Exit to Vintage Street
- Jazz Kissa Culture Goes Global: Exit to Vintage Street
- Podcast: A Deep Dive Into Blue Note Records’ Album Art (2022)
- Podcast: You Had Me at Tone Poet — Joe Harley and Kevin Gray (2021)
Credits:
- Original intro music by The Arc of All.
- Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
- Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.
