Music Notes with Jess

October may be beginning, but September is lasting a little longer musically. Legendary R&B band Earth, Wind, & Fire's 1978 hit "September", made global streaming records! I discuss a brief bio of this band's music career, what influenced "September"s lyrics, chart history of its single release and current rankings. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena "September" - Earth, Win...

Ariana Grande is a modern pop/R&B singer. She's worked her way up as a teen Nickelodeon actress, earned a recording contract, and overcame tragedies. Her new role is being a vocal coach on The Voice's 21st season in the U.S. As part of her media promotion, I countdown 10 songs I like from her music career. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Songs Mentioned: https://open.spot...

Fast food sales have decreased the past year. McDonalds introduced a Famous Orders commercial last year during the Super Bowl, and have been creating limited time offer meals with celebrity musicians. Now, Applebees and Burger King are doing the same with their menus. I discuss each celebrity's custom meals. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Media Mentioned: McDonalds' Supe...

For 2 years and 99 episodes, I've reported weekly music trends about diverse topics. To celebrate Music Notes with Jess' 100th episode, I recap the content of what was discussed in episodes 1-99, and current updates of each now. Including celeb social media “likes”, get ready to time travel, listen, and take music notes of Episodes 1-99! Thank you all for listening! Songs Used: "Gym Track" & "...

Happy 40th Beyoncé Knowles-Carter! As a former member of R&B group Destiny's Child, and her solo career, she's been in the music industry half her life! I countdown 20 of my favorite songs from her. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Songs Mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3SCewjn9p70fHFRMpr7kDg?si=7cc600cb224c421f 20. “XO” (2013-2014) 19. “Sandcastles” (2016)...

Kacey Musgraves just turned 33, went public with her new relationship, and announced a new project. Her 5th album "star-crossed" will be released 9/10, with an accompanying film on Paramount+. It will reflect her divorce, and previews sound like a departure from her previous country songs. I discuss her biography, 4 successful albums, and how she's promoting her new record. Theme Song: "Dance Trac...

John Mayer has been quite the singer/songwriter for 20 years. He sings, writes, plays guitar, and is part of Grateful Dead's supergroup, Dead & Company. His recent album Sob Rock came out a month ago, and one of its recent singles "Last Train Home" is making headlines. Find out how as I rank his music in a top 10 countdown. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Songs Mentio...

Luke Bryan has entertained country music over a decade, and been an American Idol judge since 2018. His new docuseries "My Dirt Road Diary" came out 8/6, streaming on IMDb TV and Amazon Prime. I discuss his biography and picked favorite songs I recommend from 10 of his main albums. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Luke Bryan Songs Mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/playli...

Dua Lipa's been trending in pop music, especially her second album: Future Nostalgia (2020). Its single "Levitating" continues to make headlines for almost a year. I discuss Dua Lipa's music career, "Levitating"'s 3 versions, and chart success. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena "Levitating" versions: Original: https://open.spotify.com/track/39LLxExYz6ewLAcYrzQQyP?si=de22d8b...

MTV premiered 8/1/81, 12:01am! To flashback 40 years of MTV's impact, me and my friend Eric Senich from Van Halen News Desk, discuss memorable moments we've each watched over the past 4 decades. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Media Mentioned: Eric Senich's Podcast: https://www.bookedonrock.com Eric's Van Halen News Desk column: https://www.vhnd.com/author/eric/ Van Halen...

In celebration of Tokyo's 2020 Olympics, I curated a playlist of songs referencing Japan. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Songs Mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NgyTvDQ5WpcOwh2PEVOYM?si=4f7b2162297847ad “Turning Japanese” - The Vapors (1980-1981) “Big In Japan” - Alphaville (1984) “Tokyo Nights” - Bee Gees (1989) “Love Letter to Japan” - the bird and the bee...

Journey's 5th album Escape came out 7/17/81. Its opening track "Don't Stop Believin'" is one of the most famous anthems of all time! I discuss its release, inspiration behind its lyrics, and 7 pop culture moments its known for. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena "Don't Stop Believin" - Journey (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k8craCGpgs Escape Tour Performance: https...

When viewers watched Black Eyed Peas perform on CNN's Fourth in America, they questioned where Fergie was. Fergie actually quit the group in 2017, and J Rey Soul is her current replacement. I discuss the history of Black Eyed Peas' lineups, and countdown 10 songs I recommend from them. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Songs Mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Vcu...

For 4th of July, I flashback the historical backgrounds of 7 American patriotic songs. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Songs Mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x25E3J68knu4aTuxvVVKg?si=76ac585fce5e408d “The Star Spangled Banner” (1812) “You’re a Grand Old Flag” (1904) “Hail to the Chief” (1812/1829) “America, the Beautiful” (1913) “America (My Country ‘Tis of T...

Billboard's Song of the Summer chart lasts Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend. I discuss the chart's history, its #1 hits from the past decade, and my predictions for 2021's Songs for the Summer contender. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Songs Mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ty06BNfTC55TYqOZVFlzX?si=777d076200954654 “California Gurls” - Katy Perry feat....

Blake Shelton's been in country music for 20 years, a vocal coach on The Voice for 10 years, engaged to Gwen Stefani, and just turned 45! I countdown 20 hits from his discography. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Songs Mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6teaczaJTN9GrMdLSuFCgz?si=c6f5d3ba1ba94699 20. “Neon Light” (2014) 19. “Mine Would Be You” (2013) 18. “Lonely T...

Eddie Van Halen's son Wolfgang, has a new album out with his band Mammoth WVH. It's a new era for Van Halen fans and rock. Learn about Wolfgang Van Halen's family, music background, and Mammoth WVH. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Follow us on Facebook , Twitter, Instagram , and Spotify playlists.  

A Friends reunion special is streaming on HBO Max. Since 1994, this TV sitcom has been popular thanks to its cast, screenwriting, and theme song: "I'll Be There For You". I discuss all 3 elements in this episode, and how "I'll Be There For You" was released as a successful extended single. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Songs mentioned that influenced writing "I'll Be Th...

"Cruella" is a new Disney prequel film about one of their popular villains: Cruella De Vil! I discuss the past and present music of "Cruella De Vil"'s theme songs, and the actresses who portrayed her from 101 Dalmatians' movies. Media clips of the songs mentioned are posted below. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Cruella De Vil Songs mentioned: "Cruella De Vil" on Disneyma...

P!nk recently released a song called "All I Know So Far", an Amazon Prime documentary of that same title with live album, and got the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards. Since 2000, she goes beyond other pop singers in the industry. I flashback 10 of her hits and you can hear them in the playlist below: Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wh4zdUu6uqgPAhk2RjiyJ?si=9ac4771bcd1...

For its 50th anniversary and featured in 2 documentaries this month, I discuss my favorite Marvin Gaye song: "What's Going On". Learn a brief bio about Marvin Gaye, inspiration of its lyrics, arrangements, success, and impact. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Music Mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6rooLK56ICOQj1Ej4A72o3?si=1384703a35594b4f Documentaries: CNN Sp...

American Idol threw in a big twist recently by inviting back a contestant last season to join the remaining contestants! Viewers are split about this decision. I recap American Idol’s 18th season from 2020, summarize this season so far, tell you about the former contestant back on the show, and both perspectives of this result show twist. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena F...

Thomas Rhett is a modern country singer who recently won Male Artist of the Year at the ACMs, and just released part 1 of a double album: Country Again: Side A. Learn about 10 hits from his discography, and then hear the songs below in a Spotify playlist. Theme Songs: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Songs Mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0TX0kAtllzKVBeN9FnauMa?si=Hih6MnT7...

McDonalds just announced that Korean pop group BTS, will serve their favorite order for a limited time! Learn which other celebrities in the music industry like to order at McDonalds. Songs Used: "Dance Track", "Jammin'", "Hip Hop Track", "Gym Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Follow us on Facebook , Twitter, Instagram , and Spotify playlists.  

The 56th ACM Awards returned to Nashville TN 4/18, like they did in September 2020. Before its ceremony, I revealed 4 pre-winners and predicted who'd win the 8 remaining music categories. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena ACM Awards 2021 Predictions Ballot: https://www.facebook.com/musicnoteswithjess/posts/494532421961083 Follow us on Facebook , Twitter, Instagram , and Spo...