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Music Notes with Jess
by Jessica Ann Catena
This podcast ran 2019-2026. Join Jess on new podcast: Music Media Review!
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Music Media Review Teaser
It's been about a month since I began hosting my new podcast Music Media Review! Interesting topics and guest co-hosts are scheduled soon, search and subscribe to stay updated. Follow on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube! Email: [email protected] Thanks for listening to…
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Music Notes with Jess - Signoff
The pages to my second podcast Music Media Review, are officially live! Subscribe wherever you stream Music Notes with Jess, and listen when the first episode will be posted. Thank you for your patience, 6 years, and going back to past episodes all this time! Follow Music Media Review on…
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New Year, New Podcast
I've been teasing a change would be occuring for this podcast in the new year. Please listen/ watch this announcement, and thank you for supporting Music Notes with Jess' 6 years! Podcast preview page - Music Media Review Follow these social media pages for updates on Facebook, X, Instagram!…
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Ep. 325 - Top 40 Songs of 2025 (Part 2)
Happy New Year! Here's the top 20 finishing our Top 40 Songs of 2025 playlist! Selections were based on listeners' downloads, mainstream attention, and my personal favorites. Share your opinions on our social media pages, and email. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena 20....
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Ep. 324 - Top 40 Songs of 2025 (Part 1)
The themes for 2025's music gradually came along. There was so many great songs that came out, but people weren't frequently listening than usual. I've made my own observations and chose to rank tunes that left memorable effects on me. Here's what got picked for Top 40 Songs of 2025 (Part 1).…
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Ep. 323 - Jingle Ball 2025 Review
Jingle Ball is an annual winter concert thrown by iHeartRadio! I just attended 12/12's show at MSG! My review of the venue, artists, seats, and televised special are discussed in this episode. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena NYC Lineup: Monsta X; live Ravyn Lenae; live...
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Ep. 322 - Christmas 2025 Playlist
We've all been looking forward to the holidays this year as a state of mind. Having a huge amount of new music classics is definitely helping. I share 8 songs I'm admiring, and welcome 2 recommendations by another podcast I've helped contributed recently. Listen, enjoy, and Merry Christmas! Theme...
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Ep. 321 - 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' 60th
A Charlie Brown Christmas' TV special and soundtrack turns 60 this season; the Peanuts franchise turned 75 in October! Pop culturally a classic, no official celebration has been set to celebrate the 60th anniversary. Sharing my personal memories, I flashback how A Charlie Brown Christmas came…
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Ep. 320 - Howl Owl Howl's "My Cologne"
A new rock supergroup has formed. Reminiscent of '90s alternative rock, Howl Owl Howl is a combination of Hootie and the Blowfish, R.E.M., and The Black Crowes. Their debut single "My Cologne" came out Halloween, but was inspired by an unexpected popular singer. Find out who, why, and how in this...
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Ep. 319 - Olivia Dean Bio & Music
Olivia Dean's having quite the 2025. She's nominated Best New Artist for 2026's Grammys, just performed on SNL, and trending globally! Learn her timeline and how her music's fitting nicely among this year's music trends. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Interviews: BBC...
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Ep. 318 - CMA Awards 2025 Predictions
Country music fans, it's time for the 59th CMA Awards! The industry's gone through so much in 2025. Grand Ole Opry turned 100! The Grammys broke up 2026's country category in 2! MTV added country to the VMAs! Growing through these changes, I share my predictions who'd win CMA Awards' 11…
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Ep. 317 - 1967 Favorites Playlist
2025's added dictionary word of the year is... "6 7"? This social media term spreading its lingo online, in classrooms, and cultural language. Derived from a Tiktok song and NBA player's height, the definition 6 7 is a slang for maybe or so-so. Test your usage by listening to this episode's...
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Ep. 316 - Leon Thomas' "Mutt"
Leon Thomas is a contemporary R&B singer, who first got introduced as a teen actor. Music passion passed down from his family, and he's finally getting his name out this year as a solo artist. Learn the timeline, creative writing behind "Mutt", and how a recent Billboard ruling earned a "top-dog"...
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Ep. 315 - Rocky Horror 50th
[Listener discretion is strongly advised for mature explicit content.] All season, fans have celebrated the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Despite its risque quirkiness, it's the longest theatrical movie played annually since. Learn the franchise's history then, and relived...
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Ep. 314- Lady Gaga's "The Dead Dance" & Florence + The Machine's "Everybody Scream"
Leading up to Halloween, two contemporary songs are likely to set the mood: Lady Gaga's "The Dead Dance", and Florence + The Machine's "Everybody Scream"! Both divas are theatrical entertainers, thrilling fans to have fun along with them. Learn the development stories about each in this episode....
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Ep. 313 - Bruno Mars Top 10
Happy 40th Bruno Mars! He posted an AI birthday post, and is re-releasing a 15th anniversary vinyl edition of his 2010 debut album: Doo-Wop & Hooligans. Entertaining audiences his whole life, I honor 10 hits with my own personal memories in this top 10 countdown. Theme Song: "Dance Track"…
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Ep. 312 - 'The Life of a Showgirl' (Review)
Fans will be remember 10/3/25 being Taylor Swift's 12th album launch day for The Life of a Showgirl! Recorded secretly a year ago, she was inspired to note personal growth inspired by her then boyfriend / now fiancèe Travis Kelce, and coping a constant spotlight on her career. Metaphorically...
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Ep. 311 - 'Buckingham Nicks' & Miley Cyrus' "Secrets"
Bootleg record Buckingham Nicks, got re-issued this month since 1973's original release! Historically a climax for Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks' relationship, and invited to join classic rock band, Fleetwood Mac. They haven't been amicable since then, what gave the go-ahead to finally...
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Ep. 310 - Earth, Wind & Fire Top 10
A decade after receiving a Grammys Lifetime Achievement award, R&B/disco band Earth, Wind & Fire are ready to share their celebration. CBS will air this past 4th of July's holiday weekend concert tapings at The Hollywood Bowl; guess when to watch it: The 21st night of September! Praising 55…
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Ep. 309 - Laufey's 'A Matter of Time' (Review)
Laufey's a young Icelandic/Asian jazz aficionado. Studying the music from her parents, she's kept the genre alive through self-compositions this decade. Fans are dazzled of her writing, singing, playing piano/guitar/cello! "Third time's the charm" for 3rd album A Matter of Time, topping jazz...
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Ep. 308 - VMAs 2025 Predictions
MTV's going big for their 42nd Video Music Awards! Posting the nominations last month, Paramount enforced 2 big changes: syndicating the show on CBS, and added country to the ballot! How will fans and viewers vote? I "announce" predictions before the show airs in 10 of its categories. Check our...
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Ep. 307 - Summer 1995 Playlist
The '90s are calling like a dial-up modem. Summer 1995 had greats hits holding up 30 years later! While I reflect personal changes I experienced back then, I talk up these classic songs' pivotal messages and artists. Summer 1995 Playlist: “Hold My Hand” - Hootie & The Blowfish (1994-1995); Live -...
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Ep. 306 - ROLE MODEL's "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out"
We're used to seeing social media impact modern music, but lately artists have been testing audience reactions at their concerts. Tucker Pilsbury (aka ROLE MODEL) improvised a surprise cameo in February, trending one of his songs to become a viral sensation and growing 2025 indie hit. I discuss…
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Ep. 305 - Maroon 5's 'Love Is Like' (Review)
The beginnings of Maroon 5 began 30 years ago as Kara's Flowers, officially formed 2001. Going through a lot of professional and music changes, their 8th album Love Is Like may be entering a new music market sonically. I give my review comparing to Maroon 5's band history, discography, and...
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Ep. 304 - MTV Adds Country & CBS to VMAs
Every year, MTV announces their Video Music Awards nominations around their August anniversary. 2025's ballot was delayed, and revealed 2 bombshell changes! Country music got incorporated in the nominees, and CBS will syndicate the show for the first time outside of cable on Sunday, September…
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Ep. 303 - Moulin Rouge! Film & Play
I recently saw Moulin Rouge!'s Broadway musical at The Al Hirschfeld Theatre for a special occasion! It debuted there 2019, and I saw 2 guests actors at the end of July's showtime: Wayne Brady, and Taye Diggs! The theatrics left me in awe with set changes, multi-generational cover songs…
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Ep. 302 - Ozzy Osbourne Top 10
Weeks after his farewell performances at Birmingham England's Back to the Beginning Festival, rocker Ozzy Osbourne died 7/22 at 76. Rocking 60 years as a solo artist and his band Black Sabbath, he innovated heavy metal's imagery, concert entertainment, and media. Based on the songs I heard…
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Ep. 301 - Live Aid's 40th Coverage
On 7/13/85, the most watched bi-coastal music festival was viewed by 2 billion, 150 countries, and 16 hours long! Without modern technology and for charity, Live Aid took place at London's Wembley Stadium and Philadelphia's former JFK Stadium (now Wells Fargo Center). Brought up 40 years later of...
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Ep. 300 - Then & Now (Ep. 201-299)
Happy 300th Music Notes with Jess! 6 years later, we've reached 300 episodes! I owe to our growing listeners base, family, friends, co-workers, and podcasting networking. Celebrate recap the topics discussed in the 200s, learning the updates what's occurred with them since then. Theme Song…
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Ep. 299 - The Beach Boys Top 10
The Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson died 6/11 from ailing illnesses. This is the first summer without him, and there's countless music to remember him by. Countdown and learn about these 10 fan favorite songs. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Playlist: 10. “Barbara Ann”...
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Ep. 298 - Gigi Perez & Lorde
Most of 2025's pop scene has been dominated by LGTBQ+ females. Joining that list are Cuban folk singer Gigi Perez, and New Zealand's alternative artist Lorde. Expressing self-identity in different genres, I review each of their new albums: At the Beach, In Real Life, and Virgin. Theme Song…
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Ep. 297 - Sly Stone's Music Impact
Sly & The Family Stone's frontman Sly Stone (Sylvester Stewart), died 6/9 from COPD. Hulu premiered his Sly Lives documentary in February for Black History Month. Going from church, radio, producing, fame, and downfall, he innovated multiple genre's future sounds. I discuss Sly's bio and created…
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Ep. 296 - Billy Joel Top 10
Billy Joel's been entertaining classic rock and easy listening fans over 50 years. Getting ready to premiere HBO documentary And So It Goes, he sadly has to lie low for health reasons. For Fathers Day weekend, I countdown 10 fan favorite hits honoring his piano playing and songwriting skills.…
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Ep. 295 - Modern Folk: Alex Warren & Myles Smith
Folk music has surged an unexpected comeback in rock, country, and crossed over even more now in pop! Young modern singers Alex Warren and Myles Smith are making headlines with their catchy and powerful music. Learn how similar their songs, family backgrounds, and recent success are trending part...
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Ep. 294 - Prom 2025 Playlist
It's prom season, and our listeners have gone back hearing Episode 35's Prom 2020 Playlist I made during lockdown. That episode revolutionized this podcast's listenership, and still a favorite I've made to share with you all. In the mood for a sequel, here's what I came up with for 2025's…
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Ep. 293 - Blake Shelton & Morgan Wallen's New Albums
Recognized highly in modern country and various media, Blake Shelton and Morgan Wallen have returned with new albums this month. Both got a boost earning #1 country radio hits on Post Malone's crossover country album F-1 Trillion last summer. Multi-tasking on other big projects, I give my…
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Ep. 292 - Ed Sheeran's "Azizam" & "Old Phone"
British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran has announced his next album and title theme for his next music era. Play is scheduled to come out 9/12, same week as MTV's VMAs! Until then, he's released two promo singles that we can expect through pop and acoustic compositions. Learn the music styles and...
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Ep. 291 - Lauren Alaina "Mom" Songs
Lauren Alaina auditioned for American Idol in 2010, and ranked runner-up to Scotty McCreery in 2011. Both of them are the youngest top 2 in the show's history, and represented country after Carrie Underwood won in 2005! 15 years later, Lauren is happily married and expecting her first baby girl...
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Ep. 290 - ACMs 2025 Predictions
The first Academy of Country Music Awards was 4/2/66. 60 years later, the genre's having its finest decade honoring popular trending artists today. Before the ceremony's livestream airs 5/8 on Amazon Prime Video, I share my predictions who'd win 9 of its popular music categories: Music Event,...
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Ep. 289 - Ciara's 4 Sexy Songs Playlist
Preparing for her 8th album CiCi coming out this summer, Ciara Harris is having a 6-year comeback with her new single "Ecstasy." She's been happily married to football player Russell Wilson since 2016, and expanding their family since then. "Ecstasy" is a sexy smooth R&B track that's also getting...
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Ep. 288 - The Prince of Egypt
Finishing Passover and Easter this month, I reminisced the first movie I heard of Val Kilmer as he passed away 4/1. Dreamworks released animated religious film The Prince of Egypt in 1998, based on the Bible's Book of Exodus - 40 Chapters, and 1956 movie The Ten Commandments. Along with an…
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Ep. 287 - Record Store Day Playlist
Since 2008, Record Store Day is an annual indie holiday to support record store sales and artists' albums. This year it fell on 4/12, and Post Malone is 2025's ambassador! I created this playlist to do with playing "records", and citing certain influences the artists sang about. Theme Song…
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Ep. 286 - Lady A Top 10
Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum) have been together almost 20 years as a group. Members Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley both announced they're expecting a new baby with their spouses! Dave Hayward also welcomed his third child last summer. This trio is one of my top 5 favorites bands, and I saw...
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Ep. 285 - Doechii's "Anxiety", & Janet Jackson!
Doechii, just won Best Rap Album at the Grammys for Alligator Bites Never Heal. Finding strength with her unique personal life, her music's appealing to many fans and R&B's Janet Jackson! Doechii quoted "Someone to Call My Lover"'s chorus on her X account, and Janet replied! Along with current...
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Ep. 284 - Chappell Roan's "The Giver"
Chappell Roan's the Grammys and MTV's reigning Best New Artist. Wearing her status proud in the music and queer community, her latest single has wearing various types of "hats." "The Giver" is a hard hitting anthem in love and a crossover country sound. Not departing from alternative/pop, learn…
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Ep. 283 - Dolly Parton's 2 New Songs
At 79 years old, Dolly Parton's had a strong 2025 start to her 60 year epic career! She's got 2 new singles trending in both country and pop. She was invited on Sabrina Carpenter's "Please Please Please" remix, and "If You Hadn't Been There", mourns her husband Carl Dean who died 3/3/25. Staying...
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Ep. 282 - Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' (Review)
Lady Gaga's new album Mayhem is a bold return to her dance/pop theatrics. Almost a year in the making, she's handled diverse music in between and with a special partner in its production. I provide my critique, and recap 6 months back how the music played into what's out now. Theme Song: "Dance...
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Ep. 281 - Wicked & A Complete Unknown (Reviews)
In 2025's movie awards season, 2 music films have been nominated: Broadway musical Wicked, and Bob Dylan's biopic A Complete Unknown. Based on books and 5 years in the making, both films have been well received and worth the wait by fans. I share my personal reviews and backstories in this…
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Ep. 280 - Lola Young's 'Messy' Hit
Lola Young's been into music her whole life, and making a young debut crossover from the UK! "Messy" got some pickup on TikTok and has expanded into lot of opportunities over the last month! Learn how and Lola's background in this episode. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena...
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Ep. 279 - Adam Levine on The Voice
Six years after suddenly quitting The Voice, Maroon 5's frontman Adam Levine is back to do vocal coaching! Fans begged his return on social media, but why is it so significant now? Learn about Adam's highlights first time around, the real reason he was persuaded, and how it's resulting. Theme…
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This podcast ran 2019-2026. Join Jess on new podcast: Music Media Review!
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