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. 228 - Beyoncé's "Texas Hold 'Em" & "16 Carriages"

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…

00:16:34 | Sat 24 Feb 2024

Ep. 227 - Usher Top 10

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", c…

00:28:18 | Sat 17 Feb 2024

Ep. 226 - Beatles Cover Songs

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 artis…

00:26:24 | Fri 09 Feb 2024

Ep. 225 - Grammys 2024 Predictions

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 b…

00:22:58 | Sat 03 Feb 2024

Ep. 224 - Elton John - EGOT Playlist

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! Representin…

00:25:31 | Sat 27 Jan 2024

Ep. 223 - Ariana's "yes and?" / J.Lo's "Can't Get Enough"

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 …

00:12:26 | Sat 20 Jan 2024

Ep. 222 - Tyla's "Water"

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 d…

00:12:28 | Sat 13 Jan 2024

Ep. 221 - Top 40 Songs of 2023 (Part 2)

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 …

00:54:08 | Sat 06 Jan 2024

Ep. 220 - Top 40 Songs of 2023 (Part 1)

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. …

00:49:28 | Sat 30 Dec 2023

Ep. 219 - Christmas 2023's Songs

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: "…

00:23:17 | Sat 23 Dec 2023

Ep. 218 - Green Day's "The American Dream Is Killing Me"

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 hard…

00:11:56 | Sat 16 Dec 2023

Ep. 217 - Sabrina Carpenter's "Feather"

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 "d…

00:14:17 | Sat 09 Dec 2023

Ep. 216 - Alicia Keys Top 10

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 tradema…

00:28:52 | Sat 02 Dec 2023

Ep. 215 - Thanksgiving Countdown 2

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 An…

00:26:11 | Wed 22 Nov 2023

Ep. 214 - The Beatles' "Now and Then"

"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 ever…

00:16:54 | Sat 18 Nov 2023

Ep. 213 - Stevie Nicks Top 10

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 T…

00:32:57 | Sat 11 Nov 2023

Ep. 212 - CMA Awards 2023 Predictions

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.

C…

00:22:17 | Sat 04 Nov 2023

Ep. 211 - Sounds Like Halloween

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 …

00:35:32 | Sat 28 Oct 2023

Ep. 210 - Darius Rucker Top 10

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 …

00:27:39 | Sat 21 Oct 2023

Ep. 209 - Trolls' 3 Movies Songs

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 Plac…

00:13:28 | Sat 14 Oct 2023

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