Music Notes with Jess

Music Notes with Jess

Learn what's trending each week in music by listening and taking music notes with Jess.

Episodes

Ep. 302 - Ozzy Osbourne Top 10

July 26, 2025 • 29 mins
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 working classic rock radio, and favorites from fans, I countdown in this top 10. 

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

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Ep. 301 - Live Aid's 40th Coverage

July 19, 2025 • 25 mins
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 its extravagent gathering, learn how this telethon was covered back then, and acknowledged recently for its 40th anniversary: 7/13/25. 

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Ep. 300 - Then & Now (Ep. 201-299)

July 12, 2025 • 78 mins
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: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena
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Ep. 299 - The Beach Boys Top 10

July 4, 2025 • 30 mins
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” (1965); The Regents (1961); Home Improvement
9. “Surfin’ USA” (1963)
8. “Do It Again” (1968)
7. “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” (1966); 50 First Dates
6. “...
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Ep. 298 - Gigi Perez & Lorde

June 28, 2025 • 20 mins
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: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena 

Gigi Perez's website; discography
"Celine" - Soundcloud
"Sailor Song" - video, Tonight Show performa...
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Ep. 297 - Sly Stone's Music Impact

June 21, 2025 • 27 mins
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 a playlist for you to hear his influential sounds by other artists. 

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

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Ep. 296 - Billy Joel Top 10

June 14, 2025 • 33 mins
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. 

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena
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Playlist: 10. “Piano Man” (1973-1974); MSG 100th Performance
9. “It’s...
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Ep. 295 - Modern Folk: Alex Warren & Myles Smith

June 7, 2025 • 19 mins
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 of 2025's music scene. 

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Alex Warren's website
Current singles: "Ordinary", "Ordina...
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Ep. 294 - Prom 2025 Playlist

May 31, 2025 • 30 mins
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 featuring new tunes, recent throwbacks, and themes reflecting a prom's themes.

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Ep. 293 - Blake Shelton & Morgan Wallen's New Albums

May 24, 2025 • 16 mins
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 critiques of Blake's For Recreational Use Only, and Morgan's I'm the Problem.

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Ep. 292 - Ed Sheeran's "Azizam" & "Old Phone"

May 17, 2025 • 17 mins
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 stories behind "Azizam" & "Old Phone". 

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena
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Ep. 291 - Lauren Alaina "Mom" Songs

May 10, 2025 • 19 mins
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 just in time for Mother's Day. Living a lot of tough moments in her family, I discuss through 4 of her songs in this maternity themed playl...
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Ep. 290 - ACMs 2025 Predictions

May 3, 2025 • 25 mins
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, Single, Song, Duo, Group, Male, Female, Album, and Entertainer. Listen, and check my ballot results on our social media pages. 

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Ep. 289 - Ciara's 4 Sexy Songs Playlist

April 26, 2025 • 19 mins
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 attention from its music video choreography. Ciara challenged fans to try is to try one of the moves with an everyday object, and it'...
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Ep. 288 - The Prince of Egypt

April 19, 2025 • 19 mins
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 all-star cast, Val Kilmer starred as Moses and the voice of God. I summarize the epic movie and soundtrack in this episode. 

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Ep. 287 - Record Store Day Playlist

April 12, 2025 • 27 mins
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: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena
Pick a Disc, Album Nerds, Polyphonic Press, Astrovert Podcast

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Ep. 286 - Lady A Top 10

April 5, 2025 • 35 mins
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 them 10 years ago while I was working in country radio. Reminiscing their diverse country/pop songs, I countdown 10 you're familiar with ...
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Ep. 285 - Doechii's "Anxiety", & Janet Jackson!

March 29, 2025 • 17 mins
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 single "Anxiety", I'll discuss both women's inspirations behing the lyrics and the songs they sample. 

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Ep. 284 - Chappell Roan's "The Giver"

March 22, 2025 • 12 mins
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 the origins behind this hit single, and influences on 2025's first quarter trends. 

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Ep. 283 - Dolly Parton's 2 New Songs

March 15, 2025 • 15 mins
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 her authentic self on both tracks, she's showing no signs of slowing down and welcoming the support even more now. Learn the true stories ...
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