Music Notes with Jess

Celebrating his birthday, 15 years as an indie artist, I created a top 10 countdown of Mayer Hawthorne 's multi-genre music. Including my favorite song, a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, and personal concerts memories when I met him!  Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena Autograph! Sold Out photo Playlist: 10. “Henny & Gingerale” (2011) 9. “The Game” (2019) 8. “Crime” feat. Kendri...

Before the 67th Grammys air, I share my predictions who'd win in these 10 categories: Best Music Video , Best Song Written for Visual Media , Best Rock Performance , Best Rap Album , Best Country Album , Best Pop Vocal Album , Best New Artist , Song of the Year , Record of the Year , and Album of the Year .  Grammys: X account , YouTube Channel , 2025 Ballot Music Notes with Jess' social media: Fa...

Over 20 years, OK Go 's played rock music and released intricate viral videos around YouTube 's debut. With an upcoming album scheduled later this year, how will promo single "A Stone Only Rolls Downhill" do beyond its video views? Learn music notes about the band's biography, new song, and its lyrics.  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Send us a text / Support the show OK...

Carly Pearce has a new entrepreneurship, wine! Sponsoring Hummingbird World Tour , Conundrum Wines is featuring her own red and white bottles. Toasting this celebration, I sip through Carly's country music fame, and where to try her wine blends .  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Send me a text / Support the show Mentioned Media: "Every Little Thing" (2017) - CMT "Hide the...

Abel Tesfaye has dubbed himself as The Weeknd for over a decade. Anticipated album  Hurry Up Tomorrow may be the last time we see him use that name, and musically. Leading up to its 1/24 release date, I review his music history from early beginnings to the 3 promo songs that's out now.  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Send us a text ; Support the show The Weeknd discograp...

Happy New Year! Here's the last 20 songs finishing my 2024 year-end list!  Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena Buzzsprout: Text the podcast / Support the show Full Playlist 20. “Wranglers” - Miranda Lambert  19. “Greedy” - Tate McRae (2023-2024) 18. “II Most Wanted” - Beyoncé & Miley Cyrus 17. “I Had Some Help” - Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen 16. “I Tried A Ring On” - Tigirlily Go...

It's almost 2025! The music industry was quite a trip in 2024. My year-end list will flashback memorable songs for its music, past episode topics I've discussed, and deep cuts tucked in the background. Countdown 40-21 below, and 20-1 on 1/4.  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Buzzsprout's Support / Text Full Playlist 40. “Evolution” - Sheryl Crow; i95 interview 39. “Bouquet...

Two charity singles are reaching their 40th anniversary that supported Africa's famine: Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" (1984) , and U.S.A. for Africa's "We Are the World" (1985) . Both gathered a fantastic group of celebrities singing together, and earned enough proceeds for future philanthropy. Explore the impact of both then and now.  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann...

Legendary actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke turned 99 on Decmber 13th! His celebration is documented in Coldplay 's new music video "All My Love" . Learn Dick Van Dyke's entertainment history and media success of "All My Love" since its single debut.  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Text the Show! / Support the show "All My Love" Media: Lyrics Video Video Edit TODAY Show S...

We've reached 2024's holiday season, and I've got the perfect modern playlist to get you in the mood! Flashback all kinds of nostalgia in these 10 trending Christmas carols. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Send us a text , Support the show Christmas 2024 Playlist: "Holiday" - Jimmy Fallon feat. The Jonas Brothers "Santa for Someone" - Jennifer Hudson "Merry Christmas Part...

It's been 4 years since Disney+ aired unseen footage of The Beatles in Get Back 's documentary. Since then, subscribers were able to view 3 others on the digital platform. Behind the scenes making 2023 remastered song "Now and Then" , refurnished 1970's Let It Be , and Beatles '64  gives an inside look of the band's 2-week first visit to America! I recap my review of all 4 documentaries, and pendi...

Playing Charli XCX 's 2012 song "Nuclear Seasons" at my college radio station, I knew a star was about to be born. She broke through collaborating with Icona Pop, Iggy Azalea,  The Fault In Our Stars soundtrack, 2014 Sucker   album, and 2024's  brat phenomenon ! I rank 10 Charli XCX songs I recommend from her pop/electronic catalog.  Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena Send us a text ,...

Before the 58th CMA Awards air on 11/20, I analyzed my predictions who'd win their 11 main categories ! The selection process will be tough as country has become more popular the last 2 years and this decade! Check my predictions ballot an hour before the show on my social media pages, and posted results night after.  Send us a text / Support the show Music Notes with Jess' social media pages: Fac...

Quincy Jones Jr. was a renowned producer in music, movies, and TV. He passed away 11/3/24 at age 91. His production arrangements have lived on over 70 years! Citing a few examples, I selected 50 recognizable songs that I adored from him, and so did he. Remember these music notes in this tribute playlist .  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Send us a text , Support the show...

Seeing Them Live   is a music podcast where fans can share their favorite concert stories as the show's episode! Host Charles Zona published his experiences last year in his book: Ticket Stub Stories: A Memoir of Live Music , and started the podcast with his friend Doug Florzak. Doug is an indie musician , plays bass in Chicago band Wrought Iron Soul , and produces Seeing Them Live. Both men have...

Happy 40th to Ghostbusters ' movie franchise! When releasing the first movie back in 1984, there was no telling there'd be 4 sequels , a classic movie theme song, and celebrated around Halloween! Reliving the sci-fi of all 5 movies, I tell the actual  ghost-stories  of the plot, first 2 films' movie songs, and how the later reboots tribute the original's formulas.  Theme Song: "Dance Track", compo...

The New York Mets' baseball team debuted in Queens NY, 1962. Using a custom ad to recruit fans,  "Meet the Mets" would be mark a beginning of sports anthems bringing good luck to their team! "Let's Go Mets!" created a slogan prior to 1986's World Series win, and now "OMG" is 2024's season anthem by new shortstop player Jose Iglesias! Learn New York baseball history , and relive the memories writte...

Celebrating 25 years as a global successful rock band, Coldplay just put out their 10th album, Moon Music ! Reviewing the evolving discography, I made a playlist of a song I recommend from each album.  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Text the show , Support the show Playlist: “Trouble” (2000-2002) “Clocks” (2002-2004) “Fix You” (2005) “Lovers In Japan” (2008-2009) “Every...

Exactly 5 years ago, I began this podcast and attended the Global Citizen Festival on 9/28/19 . My first episode recapped that awesome event! I luckily won again for this year's (9/28/24) , but unfortunately couldn't stay the whole time due to unexpected weather. Global Citizen is a great non-profit organization advocating world issues, and accomplishing goals by society participating in their pro...

When Linkin Park 's estate put out "Lost" , a 2003 archived track last year , their fans loved hearing their music and the voice of late frontman Chester Bennington . Pondering the what-ifs of the band getting back together after Chester's 2017 suicide, that revelation's happening now! Learn about Linkin Park 's ending hiatus, new members joining the lineup , and #1 promo single "The Emptiness Mac...

The Jackson 5 made their music debut 55 years ago in 1969! Sadly, there's only 3 members left. Lead singer Michael Jackson died in 2009, guitarist and backup singer Tito just died of a heart attack on 9/14/24. Listening back to 3 eras they've achieved, I made a top 10 countdown of hits I recommend.  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Text the show / Support the show The Jack...

Near the tail end of 2024's summer, a comeback duet was released by 2 singers with similar genres and career timelines: Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga ! The big question fans are wondering: "Why now?" There's no reported albums for "Die With A Smile" 's single, and the pairing was an overnight shock! Find out the interesting timing of its release, how long it's been since both singers made music, and re...

MTV's first Video Music Awards aired 9/14/84 . Forty years later, videos are still relevant in music marketing. To evaluate popular songs in this year's categories , I analyze my predictions in these 8 categories: Best Pop, Best Collaboration, Best Alternative, Best Rock, Song of the Year, Best New Artist, Artist of the Year, and Video of the Year.   Theme Song: "Dance Track", by Jessica Ann Caten...

Hey Yacht Rock fans, there's a new sub-genre in the family: Yacht Soul ! Sirius/XM debuted a station this past 4th of July weekend , subscribers can hear the online station on their app and website. Infleuncing memorable movie scenes and future covers, climb aboard my  Yacht Soul playlist to get acquainted with its smooth jazz, blue eyed soul, and solo saxophone vibes.  Theme Song: "Dance Track",...

Post Malone 's been mixing his own music since high school. Fusing hip-hop and pop, he now has a new country album! I recap his discography, year-long promotion for F-1 Trillion , and the tracks' early rankings.  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Text the show, Support the show Post Malone's YouTube Channel Grand Ole Opry livestream (8/15/24)  (starts at 19 min mark) CBS Su...