Music Notes with Jess
Learn what's trending each week in music by listening and taking music notes with Jess.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 309
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Ep. 208 - Maren Morris' The Bridge
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 backsto…
00:17:35 |
Sat 07 Oct 2023
Ep. 207 - Van Halen & "Hot for Teacher"
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 fo…
00:55:31 |
Sat 30 Sep 2023
Ep. 206 - Back to School Playlist
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 d…
00:22:47 |
Sat 23 Sep 2023
Ep. 205 - 'NSYNC Top 10 Favs
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 T…
00:27:16 |
Sat 16 Sep 2023
Ep. 204 - VMAs 2023 Predictions
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 Collabor…
00:19:32 |
Sat 09 Sep 2023
Ep. 203 - Barbie: The Albums
Barbie's movie been an international success this summer, especially its soundtrack! It's been #1 a month on Billboard's Soundtrack chart, filled with multigenred commercial artists. I give a track-b…
00:41:56 |
Sat 02 Sep 2023
Ep. 202 - "Rich Men North of Richmond"
Indie-folk singer Oliver Anthony Music, debuted #1 on Billboard's multi-genre charts without even trying! Expressing working class woes into music, Americans are loving "Rich Men North of Richmond." …
00:12:41 |
Sat 26 Aug 2023
Ep. 201 - Madonna Top 10
Madonna just turned 65, and her debut album is 40! She contracted bacterial meningtitis on her latest tour, and is rescheduling new dates on her website. There's barely top 10 lists of her hits, beca…
00:32:05 |
Sat 19 Aug 2023
Ep. 200 - Then & Now (Ep. 101-199)
Happy 200th episode, to Music Notes with Jess! It's been in production almost 4 years, and 2 years since the 100th. I did a recap of episodes 1-99 for the 100th, now I do a then and now of episodes 1…
00:47:40 |
Sat 12 Aug 2023
Ep. 199 - Doja Cat's "Attention"
Doja Cat's been entertaining the past 3 years in pop, R&B, hip-hop, and dance. Preparing for her 4th album, she had words with fans online about choosing a fanbase name. Saying her peace, promo sing…
00:13:48 |
Sat 05 Aug 2023
Ep. 198 - Tony Bennett Top 10 Favs
Jazz crooner Tony Bennett, passed away 7/21/23. He was weeks away from turning 97, but spent the last 7 years with Alzheimer's Disease. Being one of the most successful singers of his genre, era, and…
00:27:25 |
Sat 29 Jul 2023
Ep. 197 - Foo Fighters' "Rescued"
A year after losing their drummer Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters returned with a new #1 album But Here We Are, and song: "Rescued"! "Rescued" has been charting for months on Billboard's rock charts, an…
00:12:46 |
Sat 22 Jul 2023
Ep. 196 - Olivia Rodrigo's "Vampire"
Olivia Rodrigo started out as a Disney actress, singer, and became a crossover pop star in 2021! Preparing for second album GUTS, her promo single "Vampire" debuted #1! In this episode, I discuss her…
00:12:18 |
Sat 15 Jul 2023
Ep. 195 - Pat Sajak & Ryan Seacrest's Radio History
Wheel of Fortune's host Pat Sajak, will step down as host next season. His replacement will be Ryan Seacrest! Did you know that these gentlemen started in radio? I share the media and music significa…
00:12:15 |
Sat 08 Jul 2023
Ep. 194 - 4th of July Playlist (2023)
Happy 4th of July / Independence Day! For Music Notes with Jess' 4th 4th of July, I curated this 7-song playlist to celebrate this patriotic holiday.
Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica An…
Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica An…
00:21:38 |
Sat 01 Jul 2023
Ep. 193 - George Michael Top 20
George Michael would've turned 60 this year: 6/25/23. Netflix will be airing a new documentary of his life, and over a millon fans voted him into 2023's Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame! Storytelling his bi…
00:49:20 |
Sat 24 Jun 2023
Ep. 192 - Jelly Roll Bio & Top 3 Hits
Jason Bradley Deford, goes by the name "Jelly Roll" in the music industry. He's a triple threat marketing in 3 music genres, and gradually rebuilding from a life of crime. I discuss his unbelievable …
00:15:35 |
Sat 17 Jun 2023
Ep. 191 - 2023's Hot 100 #1s Recap
So far, 2023 has had 7 #1 hits on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Song of the Summer is an annual chart Billboard ranks from Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend, viewing what statys #1 the longest. Doi…
00:16:05 |
Sat 10 Jun 2023
Ep. 190 - Tina Turner Top 10
Tina Turner passed away 5/24/23. In memory of her life and music career, I created a top 10 of her greatest hits.
Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena
Tina Turner Top 10 playlist:…
Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena
Tina Turner Top 10 playlist:…
00:27:06 |
Sat 03 Jun 2023
Ep. 189 - Hawaiian Musicians Playlist
American Idol's 21st winner is 18-year-old Hawaiian singer, Iam Tongi. Researching other Hawaiian musicians, I creating a soothing playlist of Hawaii's finest artists.
Theme Song: "Dance Track", comp…
Theme Song: "Dance Track", comp…
00:19:10 |
Sat 27 May 2023
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