Music Notes with Jess

Hinting some clues during the Grammys , a Verizon Super Bow l 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 RENAISSANCE album, discuss "Texas Hold 'Em", "16 Carriages",...

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 Euro Hero Synth 2 - Apple Library Audio Usher Top 10 playlist 10. “Think of You” (1994-1995) 9. “Love in This Club” / “Love in This Club Part II” feat. Beyoncé & Li...

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. Celebrating “all my loving” of their songs, I made a playlist of 9 Beatles cover songs done by famous musicians. Comparison to the origina...

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 will win in each. Preview this episode and...

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 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (1973) Farewell fro...

Both released on 1/12 as comeback singles, Ariana Grande and Jennifer Lopez defend their recent significant other changes before the media. Analyzing the same theme and genre style, 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://pagesix.com/2023/12/29/entertainment/arian...

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 category! Later making a "Water" music vi...

Here are the last 20 to complete our Top 40 Songs of 2023's year-end list! Enjoy! 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...

Happy New Year! Highlighting 2023's amazing music year, I'm sharing 40 of my favorites in this 2-part episode ! Here's what I discuss for songs 40-21: 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 ( 202...

Merry Christmas! In the epic music year of 2023, the holiday season has been just eventful musically. I discuss 6 holiday songs trending internationally and achieving historic charting. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Christmas 2023 Songs playlist "Rockin Around the Christmas Tree" - Brenda Lee (1958) Grand Ole Opry Christmas performance , Hot 100 #1 announcement Home Alo...

Green Day 's got another #1 hit with "The American Dream Is Killing Me!" It's a promo single for their upcoming album Saviors out next month, and 2024 tour ! Learn about Green Day's formation, the hardship mentioned in this latest song, and adding to their rock chart history. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Green Day's YouTube Channel iHeartRadio Music Festival (2012) - B...

Sabrina Carpenter started out on Disney Channel, and pursued music like some of her alumni. She's known for playing Maya Hart in Girl Meets World and rumored to be about Olivia Rodrigo's 2021 song " drivers license ." The music video to Sabrina's current single "Feather", is under investigation. The Diocese of Brooklyn condemned its permission wasn't executed properly in a Williamsburg chuch. Lear...

Alicia Keys ' has entertained the 21st century in R&B, pop, and hip-hop. As a classically trained pianist, singer, and songwriter, she's also an activist and entrepreneur; recently submitted a trademark for her own tea line , re-released 2003's The Diary of Alicia Keys for its 20th anniversary , and currently has a sold out off Broadaway musical: Hell's Kitchen ! Hear me "spill the tea" of the...

Happy Thanksgiving! This is a sequel Thanksgiving countdown I made since 2020 . Dedicated to you for listening these last 4 years, enjoy and thank you! Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Thanksgiving Countdown 2 playlist 11. “Turkey in the Straw” - Traditional 10. “Black Friday” - Steely Dan (1975) 9. “Pumpkin Soup” - Kate Nash (2007-2008) 8. “Shop Around” - The Miracles (19...

"Now and Then" is an unarchived song written by John Lennon , and now mixed using all 4 members of The Beatles playing together. Its 12-minute documentary short unveiled footage and voiceovers of everybody involved. I give my input of "Now and Then" 's history, production, arrangement, and decade breaking charting stats. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena The Beatles' discog...

Stevie Nicks presented her own barbie doll on tour last month, and it's been sold out since! I made a top 10 showcasing her musicality in Fleetwood Mac , solo work, and biography . Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Stevie Nicks Top 10 playlist: 10. “Silver Springs” - Fleetwood Mac (1976, 1997 ) 9. “Crystal” - Fleetwood Mac (1975, 1998) Buckingham Nicks' 1973 Practical Magic...

Before the 57th CMA Awards air on 11/8, I "announce" my predictions who may win in its 11 main categories. Hear before and after the show, and view my ballots on Music Notes with Jess' social media. CMA Awards' playlist Music Notes with Jess' social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Related Episodes: Ep. 160 - CMA Awards 2022 Predictions Ep. 168 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 1) Ep. 169 - Top 40 Son...

Happy Halloween! For this year's Halloween theme, I made a playlist of 10 songs that have eerie production and lyrics. Have fun listening! Sound effects taken from Soundscape's Pottery Barn Halloween CD (2001). Sounds Like Halloween - Spotify playlist “Dream Weaver” - Gary Wright (1975-1976) “Tennis Court” - Lorde (2013-2014) “Poison” - Bell Biv Devoe (1990) “Feel Good, Inc.” - Gorillaz (2005) “I...

Darius Rucker is one of the most successful musicians of all time. He's been lead singer of alternative band Hootie & The Blowfish almost 30 years commercially, over 4 decades since college, and has his own country solo career for 15 years. Carolyn's Boy is his latest album, titled in the memory of his late mom. I timeline Darius' biography by counting down 10 songs I admire of his work. Theme...

Justin Timberlake earned his 3rd top 20 radio hit for the Trolls movie franchise. I overview each film and its theme songs that he sings: "Can't Stop the Feeling!", "The Other Side", and "Better Place." Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Trolls (2016) "Can't Stop the Feeling!" - Justin Timberlake Trolls Soundtrack Trolls World Tour (2020) "The Other Side" - SZA & Justin...

Breaking a year-and-a-half hiatus, Maren Morris is back with 2 singles she's released as The Bridge : "The Tree" and "Get the Hell Out of Here" . Still outspoken about her personal beliefs, the backstories behind these songs unleash a career changing bombshell! I recap where Maren Morris' music left off last year, and read between the lines of these new songs. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed b...

Continuing the "Back to School" theme from Episode 206, and repeat topic from Episode 94, my friend Eric Senich discusses Van Halen and their 1984 song "Hot For Teacher". With your pencil, passion for Van Halen, music, and podcasts, listen and take these music notes. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Van Halen's disocgraphy YouTube Channel "Hot For Teacher" music video (198...

A month into a new school year, and after recently attending a school reunion, I've created a Back to School playlist. Part 1 of this episode commences with the first 8 songs, and last song will be discussed in a part 2 discussion next week. Back to School Playlist “ Welcome Back ” - John Sebastian (1975, 1976) Welcome Back Kotter TV intro Welcome Back, Kotter “Fifteen” - Taylor Swift (2008, 2009-...

All 5 of 'NSYNC's boy band members reunited at the VMAs, presenting Best Pop Video to Taylor Swift's "Anti-Hero". They'll be releasing " Better Place " soon, a promo single for upcoming Trolls' movie Trolls Band Together ! Until then, I flashback 10 of 'NSYNC's favorite songs. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena 'NSYNC Top 10 Favs Playlist 10. “Pop” (2001) 9. “I Want You Back...

MTV's VMAs (Video Music Awards) will air 9/12, 8pm. Before then, I "announce" prediction winners from 9 of its categories: Best Pop, Best Hip-Hop, Best R&B, Best Rock, Best Alternative, Best Collaboration, Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Video of the Year. Hear my picks, and follow this podcast's social media pages to check how I'll score during and after the show! Music Notes with J...