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. 188 - "Fast Car"
Tracy Chapman's 1988 signature hit "Fast Car", is trending because of a new cover done by Luke Combs. Both of these versions crossovered from their original genres, and hold special meanings. I discu…
00:13:21 |
Sat 20 May 2023
Ep. 187 - Ed Sheeran Top 11
British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran, has a new album, documentary, and just won a copyright infringement lawsuit. I cover all this counting down 11 hits from his 6 albums.
Theme Song: "Dance Track",…
Theme Song: "Dance Track",…
00:29:31 |
Sat 13 May 2023
Ep. 186 - ACM Awards 2023 Predictions
The 58th ACMs will be livestreamed a second year in a row on Amazon Prime Video: 5/11 8p/e. Before its airing, I share my winner predictions in 10 of its popular categories. Follow Music Notes with J…
00:19:32 |
Sat 06 May 2023
Ep. 185 - Meghan Trainor Top 10
Almost a decade later, Meghan Trainor has 2 hit songs, pregnant with her second son, and a new book out for expecting moms. I made a top 10 countdown of her hits.
Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed …
Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed …
00:24:18 |
Sat 29 Apr 2023
Ep. 184 - Earth Day Playlist
Happy Earth Day! Here's a custom playlist to do with nature, harmony, and resolving world issues.
Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/p…
Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/p…
00:30:48 |
Sat 22 Apr 2023
Ep. 183 - The Monkees' Top 10 Hits
The Monkees were a fictional band that became from their 1960s music sitcom: Micky Dolenz, Mike Nesmith, Davy Jones, and Peter Tork. Micky's the sole survivor on a new tour: Micky Dolenz Celebrates T…
00:26:28 |
Sat 15 Apr 2023
Ep. 182 - Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies
Grease's franchise started out as a screenplay based on real life events. Now, there's a new prequel about this beloved musical. I tell the history of the music, movies, theme song, and new mini-seri…
00:14:19 |
Sat 08 Apr 2023
Ep. 181 - BET/VH1 History & Mergers
Rumor has it that Paramount could put BET and VH1 up for sale! BET just merged with VH1 last fall, and Paramount just acquired Showtime. I look back at both network launches, reminisce classic shows …
00:11:07 |
Sat 01 Apr 2023
Ep. 180 - "Until I Found You" & "Evangeline"
Stephen Sanchez is a modern singer with a rock 'n roll soul. Influenced by music from the 1950s and 1960s, his songs have trended a few years embracing a vintage sound. In this episode, I share his b…
00:13:57 |
Sat 25 Mar 2023
Ep. 179 - Morgan Wallen's Music History
Country singer Morgan Wallen has had his share of "up down's" in his career. He's officially The Voice's successful alumni contestant in country and pop. Learn about his bio, time on The Voice, disco…
00:11:45 |
Sat 18 Mar 2023
Ep. 178 - Rihanna's "Lift Me Up"
Rihanna came out of a 5-year music hiatus for 2 occasions: singing on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's soundtrack, and performing the halftime show at 2023's Super Bowl. One of the songs "Lift Me Up"…
00:11:26 |
Sat 11 Mar 2023
Ep. 177 - The Voice's Season 23 Changes
The Voice will premiere its 23rd U.S. season with a lot of changes. Hear this preview regarding Team Blake, new celebrity coaches who were on other music competition shows, and adjustments made to Th…
00:11:17 |
Sat 04 Mar 2023
Ep. 176 - Linkin Park's "Lost"
Linkin Park's been on hiatus since 2017, after their frontman Chester Bennington's suicide. Making Billboard history, they now have a #1 new-ish song on rock radio. Learn about the band's bio, "Lost"…
00:10:53 |
Sat 25 Feb 2023
Ep. 175 - Burt Bacharach Top 20
Love songs composer Burt Bacharach, passed away peacefully on February 8th, at age 94. Showcasing his great body of work, I created a top 20 of my favorites from his catalog.
Theme Song: "Dance Track…
Theme Song: "Dance Track…
00:39:22 |
Sat 18 Feb 2023
Ep. 174 - Titanic & "My Heart Will Go On"
Titanic's 1997 film adaptation, is temporaily re-released in theaters. Find out why learning about the ship's history, movie, and love theme song "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion.
Theme Song: "Da…
Theme Song: "Da…
00:15:01 |
Sat 11 Feb 2023
Ep. 173 - Grammys 2023 Predictions
Before the 65th Grammy Awards air, I've shared my winner predictions for: Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Rock Performance, Best R&B Performance, Best Melodic…
00:25:46 |
Sat 04 Feb 2023
Ep. 172 - Miley Cyrus' "Flowers"
The first big hit of 2023, is Miley Cyrus' promo single "Flowers." It's a female empowerment anthem, making fans analyze its lyrics and music. In this episode, we explore Miley Cyrus' career origin, …
00:11:21 |
Sat 28 Jan 2023
Ep. 171 - Lisa Marie Presley & "You Are Not Alone"
Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of iconic singer Elvis Presley, died 1/12/23 from cardiac arrest. She was seen publicly 2 days before at the Golden Globes with her mom, to support her dad's 2022 biopic …
00:11:42 |
Sat 21 Jan 2023
Ep. 170 - Barmageddon
Barmageddon is a new celebrity game show playing popular bar games and sports. It's produced by The Voice's Blake Shelton and Carson Daly on USA, hosted by WWE wrestler Nikki Bella. Learn behind-the-…
00:14:24 |
Sat 14 Jan 2023
Ep. 169 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 2)
Happy New Year! Leaving where we left off Episode 168, here's the remaining 20 I've ranked for my Top 40 Songs of 2022 playlist!
Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena
Top 40 Songs …
Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena
Top 40 Songs …
00:44:56 |
Sat 07 Jan 2023
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