Music Notes with Jess

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

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

Ep. 68 - Radio Disney (1996-2021)

Radio Disney left the airwaves 1/22/21. It entertained generations and innovated how we listened to radio for almost 25 years. I discuss Radio Disney's broadcast history, and play songs from artists …

00:24:01 | Fri 29 Jan 2021

Ep. 67 - Name That Tune's History

Name That Tune has been a fun music game show for decades. At least 3 million viewers have "tuned" in for its current syndication. Listen and take music notes of Name That Tune's broadcast history fr…

00:25:49 | Sat 23 Jan 2021

Ep. 66 - Lady A(ntebellum) Bio & Discography

Country group Lady A (formerly known as Lady Antebellum), made Billboard history with their recent hit "Champagne Night." I discuss how their career started, flashback their discography, and the crea…

00:22:28 | Sat 16 Jan 2021

Ep. 65 - Top 40 Songs of 2020 (Part 2)

The final 20 songs to make up my Top 40 Songs of 2020!

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

Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/29kWVlhErrYVLJGRdx5iMx?si=43bac031a…

00:29:12 | Sun 10 Jan 2021

Ep. 64 - Top 40 Songs of 2020 (Part 1)

GOOD RIDDANCE 2020! Music is how we globally got through a terrible year. With so many songs to choose from, I'm counting down my Top 40 Songs of 2020 in 2 episodes. Part 1: 40-21, Part 2: Episode 65…

00:53:49 | Fri 01 Jan 2021

Ep. 63 - "Where Are You Christmas?" History

For a bittersweet holiday season, I discuss the history of 2000 Christmas song "Where Are You Christmas?" Learn the history of the movie its from, who wrote but wasn't allowed to sing the song, and t…

00:17:58 | Fri 25 Dec 2020

Ep. 62 - Christina Aguilera Top 10 Hits

Christina Aguilera is one of the most famous pop singers of my generation, and turned 40 12/18/20! To celebrate, I countdown 10 of my favorite songs from her.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by J…

00:37:44 | Fri 18 Dec 2020

Ep. 61 - John Lennon Tribute Interviews

John Lennon was murdered 12/8/80. I wasn't born yet, but know 2 people who grieved with his fans outside The Dakota in NYC. In this episode, I interview my mom, radio professional and friend Tom Zare…

00:30:48 | Wed 09 Dec 2020

Ep. 60 - Grammys 2021 Nominees Review

Grammy nominations for 2021 became public 11/24. Check out my review of whom were snubbed, celebs nominated in special themed categories, and popular music genres.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed …

00:33:19 | Sat 05 Dec 2020

Ep. 59 - Thanksgiving Countdown

Happy Thanksgiving! I created an 11 song countdown that fits with this special holiday.

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0k2QZIsrhwCNMOu4f6mzFi?si=vFgOhQqFSeqhqHJR8FWb9w

Theme Song:…

00:37:44 | Thu 26 Nov 2020

Ep. 58 - AMAs 2020 Predictions

I "announce" my predictions for this year's popular American Music Awards categories, which airs 11/22 8p/e and available to stream day after broadcast.

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica…

00:23:36 | Sun 22 Nov 2020

Ep. 57 - CMA Awards 2020 Predictions

For the 54th CMA Awards, I announced my predictions in their music categories.

Songs Used:
"10,000 Hours" - Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber (2019-2020)
"Be A Light" - Thomas Rhett feat. Reba McEntire, Hi…

00:26:35 | Wed 11 Nov 2020

Ep. 56 - Queen's Made In Heaven (1995)

Queen's original lineup released their final studio album exactly 25 years ago (11/6/95 UK, 11/7/95, U.S.). In this episode, I share how Queen created Made In Heaven posthumous of Freddie Mercury's d…

00:49:47 | Sat 07 Nov 2020

Ep. 55 - The Masked Singer (U.S.)

The Masked Singer is one of the most watched global TV shows of all time! Learn about its origin, how it's broadcasted in the U.S., and guess some past celebrity performances.

Theme Song: "Dance Trac…

00:19:21 | Fri 30 Oct 2020

Ep. 54 - ADELE Top 10 Countdown

British songstress ADELE hosted Saturday Night Live's 10/24/20 episode, and R&B singer H.E.R. was the musical guest. Flashback to Adele's music with a top 10 countdown, and learn why she decided to h…

00:37:11 | Sat 24 Oct 2020

Ep. 53 - Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" - History

Thanks to a TikTok video, Fleetwood Mac's #1 hit "Dreams" made a comeback. Learn the chart history of this 1976 song from its original release, popularity after being covered on Glee, and Nathan Apod…

00:15:32 | Sat 17 Oct 2020

Ep. 52 - Eddie Van Halen - 10 Favorite Riffs

Van Halen co-founder and rocker Eddie Van Halen, sadly passed away 10/6/20 from a 20-year on and off battle with cancer. I discuss his biography, countdown 10 of my favorite music riffs of his, and s…

00:42:49 | Sun 11 Oct 2020

Ep. 51 - 10 Podcast Tips

To celebrate the first anniversary of Music Notes and International Podcast Day (September 30th), I share 10 podcast tips I've learned within this year. If you're interested in how I make each episod…

00:17:04 | Thu 01 Oct 2020

Ep. 50 - Songs for My Aunt

Earlier this week, I unexpectedly lost my aunt. As a tribute to her, I dedicate 4 songs she enjoyed.

Songs Used:
"When You Wish Upon a Star" - Cliff Edwards (1940) (Pinocchio)
"Somewhere Out There" - J…

00:11:18 | Sun 27 Sep 2020

Ep. 49 - ACM Awards 2020 Predictions

The 55th ACM Awards got postponed 4/5/20 due to the Coronavirus shutdown. It rescheduled 9/16 for the first time ever in Nashville! I reveal 4 pre-winners, and "announce" my predictions who I think w…

00:33:46 | Wed 16 Sep 2020

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