Music Notes with Jess

Send us Fan Mail Hinting some clues during the Grammys , a Verizon Super Bowl ad , Beyoncé released 2 new singles under country's genre! "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages" are on upcoming album Act II , coming out 3/29. It's debatable how country sounding these songs are compared to modern or retro country. I recap where Beyoncé left off with 2022's RENAISS...

Send us Fan Mail Usher just performed a fantastic Halftime Show at the Super Bowl, has a new album , tour , and wife ! Covering all this, I countdown 10 of his then and now hits I recommend.  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Apple Music loop - Euro Hero Synth 2 Usher Top 10 playlist 10. “Think of You” (1994-1995) 9. “Love in This Club” / “Love in This Club Part I...

Send us Fan Mail I'm posting this episode on 2/9/64 - the 60th anniversary when The Beatles made their US debut, performing on The Ed Sullivan Show ! Influencing classic rock, teen demographics, British Invasion artists, and media promotion, The Beatles’ music success lives on. Celebrate “all my loving” of their songs, I made a playlist of 9 Beatles cover songs done by famous musicians. Compa...

Send us Fan Mail For the 66th Grammy Awards , I've chosen to analyze 5 of its popular categories: Best Pop Vocal Album , Best New Artist , Song of the Year , Record of the Year , and Album of the Year . More entries have been added to diversify genres, and artists' chances of winning in the general field. Before the show, I'm "announcing" my personal picks and who I think...

Send us Fan Mail Miami Vice actor Philip Michael Thomas , coined the term EGOT : someone who'd be lucky to win an Emmy , Grammy , Oscars, and Tony .  The latest celebrity joining this high honor, is Elton John ! Representing the music he's won these awards, listen and take music notes of this special playlist . Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena "Goo...

Send us Fan Mail Both released on 1/12 as comeback singles, Ariana Grande and Jennifer Lopez defend their recent significant other changes. Analyzing the same theme and genre, take music notes of Ariana Grande's "yes and?" , and Jennifer Lopez's "Can't Get Enough".   Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Page Six articles: https://pa...

Send us Fan Mail South African singer Tyla , gained international attention posting a back to camera dance on her TikTok account . Performing her song "Water" at live performances, users reposted videos of themselves dancing the choreography. This became known as a "# waterdancechallenge ", and caught the Recording Academy's attention to give a Grammy nomination in a new c...

Send us Fan Mail Last 20 to complete my 2023 year-end list!  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Full playlist 20. “Rescued” - Foo Fighters 19. “Lost” - Linkin Park 18. “Rich Men North of Richmond” - Oliver Anthony Music 17. “Madman’s Eyes” -  Dave Matthews Band 16. “If He Wanted to, He Would” - Kylie Morgan (2022-2023) 15. “Stuck” - Thirty Seconds to Mars 14. “Lave...

Send us Fan Mail Playlist : 40. “GOATED” - Armani White feat. Denzel Curry 39. “If I Die Young Pt. 2” - Kimberly Perry 38. “TRUSTFALL” - P!nk 37. “Standing Room Only” - Tim McGraw 36. “Dummy” - Portugal. The Man (Taco Bell ad) 35. “Dancin’ in the Country” - Tyler Hubbard ( 2022 -2023) 34. “We Didn’t Start the Fire” - Fall Out Boy 33. “Made You Look” - Meghan Trainor 32. “Until I Found You” - Steph...

Send us Fan Mail If you love listening and learning about music, this is the podcast for you! I've always loved music as a hobby, and was involved in radio for a decade. I'll provide weekly music updates what's happening in throwbacks, modern hits, and media. Let's research facts about the topics trending in the headlines, taking "music notes."  Support the show Follo...