Music Notes with Jess

Learn what's trending each week in music by listening and taking music notes with Jess.

Music Music Commentary

Update frequency: every 6 days
Average duration: 25 minutes
Episodes: 309
Years Active: 2019 - 2025

Ep. 88 - Blake Shelton Top 20

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 …

00:36:55 | Sat 19 Jun 2021

Ep. 87 - Wolfgang Van Halen Biography

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.

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00:13:48 | Sat 12 Jun 2021

Ep. 86 - FRIENDS Theme Song: "I'll Be There For You"

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 …

00:13:56 | Sat 05 Jun 2021

Ep. 85 - Cruella De Vil Theme Songs

"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…

00:14:34 | Sat 29 May 2021

Ep. 84 - P!nk Top 10 Hits

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 be…

00:22:51 | Sat 22 May 2021

Ep. 83 - Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On"

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, arrange…

00:13:27 | Sat 15 May 2021

Ep. 82 - American Idol 5/2/21 Results

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 fro…

00:09:26 | Sat 08 May 2021

Ep. 81 - Thomas Rhett Top 10

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 discograp…

00:20:08 | Sat 01 May 2021

Ep. 80 - McDonalds' Celebrity Meals

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:
"Danc…

00:12:07 | Sat 24 Apr 2021

Ep. 79 - ACM Awards 2021 Predictions

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:…

00:13:50 | Sun 18 Apr 2021

Ep. 78 - Silk Sonic's "Leave the Door Open"

R&B/rapper Anderson.Paak and pop/R&B singer Bruno Mars performed at the Grammys together. Their new duo is known as Silk Sonic, and has a #1 hit: "Leave the Door Open." I’ll tell you brief bios of bo…

00:08:11 | Sun 18 Apr 2021

Ep. 77 - Train's "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)"

Exactly 20 years ago in 2001, Train released their biggest hit: "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)." They just released a special edition of their platinum album Drops of Jupiter, with 5 unreleased bonus tr…

00:13:14 | Sat 03 Apr 2021

Ep. 76 - Teddy Pendergrass Biography

Teddy Pendergrass would've been 71 3/26. He lived an inspirational life and is known as a legendary R&B singer. My dad and I share his biography about his family, music, and health.

Theme Song: "Danc…

01:05:21 | Sat 27 Mar 2021

Ep. 75 - "Time" & "Clock" Songs Countdown

For springtime and Daylight Savings Time, I countdown 10 songs to do with time and clocks.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist…

00:43:38 | Sat 20 Mar 2021

Ep. 74 - Grammys 2021 Predictions

The 63rd Grammy Awards got rescheduled 2 months later due to rising COVID cases. Before the show airs 3/14 8pm/e, I "announce" predictions of 10 categories whom I think will win: Best New Artist, Bes…

00:24:50 | Sat 13 Mar 2021

Ep. 73 - Female Anthems By Decade

March is known as Women's History Month, and March 8th is International Women's Day. I discuss 7 female empowerment songs chosen from the decades of 1960s-present, and tell you about the women who've…

00:25:19 | Sat 06 Mar 2021

Ep. 72 - Janet Jackson's Control (Track by Track)

For its 35th anniversary, Janet Jackson's 3rd album Control charted on iTunes' Pop Albums Chart throughout February 2021. To celebrate, I share the influences behind making the album, and a track-by-…

00:49:28 | Sat 27 Feb 2021

Ep. 71 - Secret Admirers Countdown

For Valentine's Day / Single Awareness Day, I countdown 14 love songs sung from secret admirer perspectives.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Songs Mentioned: https://open.spo…

00:24:02 | Sun 14 Feb 2021

Ep. 70 - Super Bowl LV's Music Recap

Super Bowl LV took place 2/7/21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated Kansas City Chiefs 31-9. Three live music performances occurred that people are buzzing about. I recap the artists that sang "America th…

00:18:05 | Thu 11 Feb 2021

Ep. 69 - Justin Timberlake Top 20

Justin Timberlake turn 40 on 1/31/21! Looking back at his talented music career over the past 25 years, I countdown 20 songs I recommend.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

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01:09:39 | Sun 31 Jan 2021

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