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Music Notes with Jess

Jessica Ann Catena

Learn music trends each week of throwbacks, modern hits, and media.

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14:04

Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' (Review)

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2025/03/08

Send us a text 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 Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Interviews: Elle magazine, Hot Wings, Billboard, Good Morning America, Apple Music SNL Music Videos: "Die With A Smile", "Disease", "Abraca...

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20:59

Wicked & A Complete Unknown (Reviews)

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2025/03/01

Send us a text 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 episode. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Wicked film soundtrack Wicked Broadway soundtrack Wicked interviews on Kelly Clarkson Show A Complete Unknown...

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12:15

Lola Young's 'Messy' Hit

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2025/02/22

Send us a text 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 Lollapalooza 2024 The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon: Lola Young interview; "Messy" BRIT Awards 2025 nominations (Pop Act) BRIT Awards YouTube (3/1 ceremony) Z100's Elvis Duran...

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13:59

Adam Levine on The Voice

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2025/02/15

Send us a text 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 Song: "Dance Track", compose by Jessica Ann Catena Favorite Team Adam Performances: "Time After Time" - Javier Colon (2011)- (Season 1 audtion - winner) "Redemption Song" - Tessanne Chi...

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33:57

Mayer Hawthorne Top 10

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2025/02/08

Send us a text Including my fav song, Kendrick Lamar, and concerts, here's my Mayer Hawthorne Top 10! "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena Autograph! Sold Out photo Playlist: 10. “Henny & Gingerale” (2011), 9. “The Game” (2019) 8. “Crime” feat. Kendrick Lamar (2013); story 7. “I Wish It Would Rain” (2009); live, 6. “Breakfast In Bed” (2016) 5. “Her Favorite Song” feat. Jessie Ware (2013), 4. “Someone Like You” (2016) 3. “The Stars Are Ours” (201...

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40:55

Grammys 2025 Predictions

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2025/02/01

Send us a text Video, Visual Media, Rock, Rap, Country, Pop, New Artist, Song, Record, Album. Grammys: X, YouTube; Fire Aid Related: Taylor, Sabrina, "Now and Then", "Texas Hold 'Em", "Deeper Well", COWBOY CARTER, Teddy Swims & Benson Boone, TTPD, "Houdini", "A Bar Song", 'F-1 Trillion', VMAs, "Die With A Smile", Global Citizen, Charli XCX, Top 40 '24 (Pt 1), Support the show Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists.

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17:15

OK Go's BIography

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2025/01/25

Send us a textOver 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 CatenaOK Go's Videography Timeline & FactsRelated Episodes:Ep. 77 - Train's "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)"Ep. 84 - P!nk's Top 10...

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16:31

Carly Pearce & Wine

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2025/01/18

Send us a textCarly Pearce has a new entrepreneurship, wine! Partnering on her Hummingbird World Tour, Conundrum Wines is sponsoring and featuring 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 CatenaMentioned Media:"Every Little Thing" (2017) - CMT"Hide the WIne" (2017)"Closer to You" (2018)"I Hope You're Happy Now" feat. Lee Brice (2019-2020)"Call Me" (2020) ...

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17:56

The Weeknd's Music History

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2025/01/11

Send us a textAbel Tesfaye has been The Weeknd over a decade, Hurry Up Tomorrow may be the last time we see him use that name. Review his music history up to now. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann CatenaThe Weeknd discographyDrake's Take Care tracks (2011): "Shot for Me","Crew Love"; "Cameras / Good One Go (Interlude)"; "The Ride"Media: "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" - Michael Jackson (1979)"Wicked Games" (2012), "Love Me Harder" - Ariana Grande, "Earned It", "The Hills", "...

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63:38

Top 40 Songs of 2024 (Part 2)

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2025/01/04

Send us a textFull Playlist; 20 “Wranglers” - Miranda Lambert; 19 “Greedy” - Tate McRae18 “II Most Wanted” - Beyoncé & Miley Cyrus17 “I Had Some Help” - Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen 16 “I Tried A Ring On” - Tigirlily Gold; 15 “The Emptiness Machine” - Linkin Park14 “Eyes Closed” - Imagine Dragons13 “you look like you love me” - Ella Langley feat. Riley Green 12 “yes, and?” - Ariana Grande; 11 “Illusion” - Dua Lipa 10 “Die With A Smile” - Bruno Mars feat. Lady Gaga 9 “A Bar Song (Tipsy)...

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54:56

Top 40 Songs of 2024 (Part 1)

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2024/12/28

Send us a textTheme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann CatenaPlaylist: 40. “Evolution” - Sheryl Crow; Interview39. “Bouquet” - Gwen Stefani ; 38. “WOMAN’S WORLD” - Katy Perry37. “Chevrolet” - Dustin Lynch feat. Jelly Roll (2023)36. “Omg” - Candelita; 35. “23” - Chayce Beckham (2021) 34. “Running” - Norah Jones; 33. “Turn the Lights Back On” - Billy Joel 32. “Classical” - Vampire Weekend; 31. “Risk It All” - Usher & H.E.R. (2023)30. “Houdini” - Eminem; 29. “So Long, London” - Taylor Swift 2...

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24:50

Band Aid & "We Are the World"

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2024/12/21

Send us a textTwo 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 music notes how both songs impacted then and now. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena1984 documentaryBand Aid II (1989)Band Aid 30 (2...

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13:00

Coldplay & Dick Van Dyke

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2024/12/14

Send us a textLegendary 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 Catena"All My Love" Media:Lyrics VideoVideo Edit TODAY ShowSNLChris Martin on Tonight ShowJimmy Kimmel Live interviewThe Masked Singer - gnome costume98 Years of MagicThe Untold Story ...

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32:24

Christmas 2024 Playlist

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2024/12/07

Send us a textWe'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 CatenaChristmas 2024 Playlist:"Holiday" - Jimmy Fallon feat. The Jonas Brothers"Santa for Someone" - Jennifer Hudson"Merry Christmas Party!" - Mayer Hawthorne; clip"Christmas Time Rhyme" - Ben Folds Five"Christmas Dreaming" - Laufey (2023) - Reissue"December ...

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19:13

The Beatles on Disney+

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2024/11/30

Send us a textIt'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 documentaries, and pending music history The Beatles just achieved this month. Theme Song: "Dance Track", ...

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31:48

Charli XCX Top 10

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2024/11/23

Send us a textI've loved Charli XCX since "Nuclear Seasons" at my college radio station. Here's 10 songs I recommend. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann CatenaPlaylist: 10. “Speed Drive” (2023), 9. “360” (2024), 8. “Beg For You” & Rina Sawayama (2022), 7. “Doing It” feat. Rita Ora (2014-2015), 6. “Boys” (2017), 5. “Break the Rules” (2014), 4. “Selfish Girl” (2022), 3. “I Love It” - Icona Pop (2012), 2. “Fancy” - Iggy Azalea (2014), 1. “Boom Clap” (2014)Media: Barbie; "Speed Drive" sc...

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28:03

CMA Awards 2024 Predictions

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2024/11/16

Send us a textBefore the 58th CMA Awards air on 11/20, I analyzed my predictions who'd win their 11 main categories. The selection process will be tough as country has become popular genre the last 2 years and this decade! Check my predictions ballot an hour before the show on my social media pages, and posted results night after. Music Notes with Jess' social media pages:Facebook, X, InstagramRelated Episodes: Ep. 186 - ACM Awards 2023 Predictions Ep. 192 - Jelly Roll Bio & Top 3 HitsEp....

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24:32

Quincy Jones Favorites

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2024/11/09

Send us a textQuincy Jones Jr. was a renowned producer in music, movies, TV. He died 11/3/24 at age 91. I picked 50 recognizable songs I adored from him, and so did he. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann CatenaQuincy Jones Favorites Playlist; discographyMentioned Media: Quincy (2018) / The Greatest Nights in Pop "Killer Joe" - Art Famer & Benny Golson Quartet (1960); Ray (2004)Austin Powers - IMDB; Goldmember's Q clip (2002)Sanford & Son (1972)"America the Beautiful" ...

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48:55

Seeing Them Live & Lyrics Chat

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2024/11/02

Send us a textSeeing Them Live is a podcast where fans can share their favorite concert stories! Host Charles Zona published his experiences in Ticket Stub Stories: A Memoir of Live Music, and began the show with his friend Doug Florzak. Doug is an indie musician, bassist in Chicago's Wrought Iron Soul, and producer. I shared my concert stories with them earlier this year as a guest, now interviewing the podcast's origin, and their lyrics analysis examples. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Je...

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23:56

Ghostbusters' 2 Movie Songs

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2024/10/26

Send us a textHappy 40th Ghostbusters! 4 sequels, and a classic song heard every Halloween! I tell the actual ghost-stories, first 2 films' songs, and reboots. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann CatenaSound effects - Soundscape's Pottery Barn Halloween CD (2001)."Ghostbusters" - Ray Parker Jr. (1984); Soundtrack; Who You Gonna Call? (2020 doc); Jimmy Fallon (2024)Ghostbusters II Soundtrack (1989)"Ghostbusters" - Run-DMC ; "On Our Own" - Bobby Brown2016: Walk the Moon...

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