Music Notes with Jess

Feb 01 2025 278 ep. 25 mins
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Learn what's trending each week in music by listening and taking music notes with Jess.

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Ep. 277 - Grammys 2025 Predictions

Feb 01 2025 40 mins  
Before the 67th Grammys air, I share my predictions who'd win in these 10 categories: Best Music Video, Best Song Written for Visual Media, Best Rock Performance, Best Rap Album, Best Country Album, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Album of the Year. Grammys: X account, YouTube Channel, 2025 BallotMusic Notes with Jess' social media:

Ep. 276 - OK Go's Biography

Jan 25 2025 17 mins  
Over 20 years, OK Go's played rock music and released intricate viral videos around YouTube's debut. With an upcoming album scheduled later this year, how will promo single "A Stone Only Rolls Downhill" do beyond its video views? Learn music notes about the band's biography, new song, and its lyrics. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSend us a text /Support t

Ep. 275 - Carly Pearce & Wine

Jan 18 2025 16 mins  
Carly Pearce has a new entrepreneurship, wine! Sponsoring Hummingbird World Tour, Conundrum Wines is featuring her own red and white bottles. Toasting this celebration, I sip through Carly's country music fame, and where to try her wine blends. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSend me a text / Support the showMentioned Media:"Every Little Thing" (2017) - CMT

Ep. 274- The Weeknd's Music History

Jan 11 2025 17 mins  
Abel Tesfaye has dubbed himself as The Weeknd for over a decade. Anticipated album Hurry Up Tomorrow may be the last time we see him use that name, and musically. Leading up to its 1/24 release date, I review his music history from early beginnings to the 3 promo songs that's out now. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSend us a text; Support the showThe Weekn

Ep. 273 - Top 40 Songs of 2024 (Part 2)

Jan 04 2025 63 mins  
Happy New Year! Here's the last 20 songs finishing my 2024 year-end list! Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann CatenaBuzzsprout: Text the podcast / Support the showFull Playlist20. “Wranglers” - Miranda Lambert 19. “Greedy” - Tate McRae (2023-2024)18. “II Most Wanted” - Beyoncé & Miley Cyrus 17. “I Had Some Help” - Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen 16. “I Tr

Ep. 272 - Top 40 Songs of 2024 (Part 1)

Dec 28 2024 54 mins  
It's almost 2025! The music industry was quite a trip in 2024. My year-end list will flashback memorable songs for its music, past episode topics I've discussed, and deep cuts tucked in the background. Countdown 40-21 below, and 20-1 on 1/4. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaBuzzsprout's Support / TextFull Playlist40. “Evolution” - Sheryl Crow; i95 interv

Ep. 271 - Band Aid & "We Are the World"

Dec 21 2024 24 mins  
Two charity singles are reaching their 40th anniversary that supported Africa's famine: Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" (1984), and U.S.A. for Africa's "We Are the World" (1985). Both gathered a fantastic group of celebrities singing together, and earned enough proceeds for future philanthropy. Explore the impact of both then and now. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed b

Ep. 270 - Coldplay & Dick Van Dyke

Dec 14 2024 13 mins  
Legendary actor and comedian Dick Van Dyke turned 99 on Decmber 13th! His celebration is documented in Coldplay's new music video "All My Love". Learn Dick Van Dyke's entertainment history and media success of "All My Love" since its single debut. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaText the Show! / Support the show"All My Love" Media:Lyrics VideoVideo Edit TOD

Ep. 269 - Christmas 2024 Playlist

Dec 07 2024 32 mins  
We've reached 2024's holiday season, and I've got the perfect modern playlist to get you in the mood! Flashback all kinds of nostalgia in these 10 trending Christmas carols.Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSend us a text, Support the showChristmas 2024 Playlist:"Holiday" - Jimmy Fallon feat. The Jonas Brothers"Santa for Someone" - Jennifer Hudson"Merry Chris

Ep. 268 - The Beatles on Disney+

Nov 30 2024 19 mins  
It's been 4 years since Disney+ aired unseen footage of The Beatles in Get Back's documentary. Since then, subscribers were able to view 3 others on the digital platform. Behind the scenes making 2023 remastered song "Now and Then", refurnished 1970's Let It Be, and Beatles '64 gives an inside look of the band's 2-week first visit to America! I recap my review of all 4 documentarie