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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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28:00

Christmas 2025 Playlist

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2025/12/13

Send us a text I share 8 new holiday songs, and 2 recommendations by another podcast. Merry Christmas! Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena "Christmas in the City" - Pentatonix "Where Are You Christmas?" - The Pretty Reckless (Taylor Momsen) "Counting Down the Days" - Brad Paisley; Tonight Show "California Days" - Bryan Adams "Christmas Time Is Here" - Trisha Yearwood; Studio "Santa Baby" - Laufey; tree lighting "The Innkeeper" - Little Big Town "Christmas Is Here" - Cher ...

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18:56

'A Charlie Brown Christmas' 60th

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2025/12/06

Send us a text 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 about in 1965, critique the album, and different spinoffs that have evolved from it since. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena 40 Years - A Charlie Brown Christmas...

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13:50

Howl Owl Howl's "My Cologne"

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2025/11/29

Send us a text New rock supergroup Howl Owl Howl is a combination of Hootie and the Blowfish, R.E.M., The Black Crowes, andtheir single "My Cologne" is inspired by a popular singer. Find out who, why, and how in this new episode. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena Interviews: Rolling Stone Article, All Access podcast episode; TODAY "My Cologne" (Live); Howl Owl Howl's YouTube Channel; 1st tour list; setlists Darius Rucker discography CMT Music Awards 2023: "She Talks to Ange...

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12:15

Olivia Dean Bio & Music

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2025/11/22

Send us a text Olivia Dean's a Best New Artist nominee for the Grammys and just performed SNL! Learn how her music's fitting among 2025's music trends. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena BBC (2024); Vogue; Harper's Bazaar; Tonight Show: "Nice to Each Other" TODAY Show: Album; "Let Alone the One You Love"; "So Easy (To Fall In Love)"; "Nice to Each Other"; "Man That I Need" SNL: "Man That I Need"; "Let Alone the One You Love" Favs: "UFO"; "Getting There"; "I Could Be A Fl...

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27:57

CMA Awards 2025 Predictions

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2025/11/15

Send us a text 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 categories ahead of 11/19's show! Check our social media links viewing before-and-after results. Spotify's CMA playlist Sirius/XM - The Highway CMT Hot Twenty ending; show Related Episodes: T...

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29:59

1967 Favorites Playlist

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2025/11/07

Send us a text 2025's word of the year: "6 7" from Tiktok, means maybe or so-so. Test by this episode's 1967 playlist! Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena The Monkees, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Johnny Cash, The Jungle Book, Dr. Doolittle, You Only Live Twice, To Sir With Love, The Four Seasons, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Dylan, CSNY, Jefferson Airplane/Starship, The Moody Blues, The Rolling Stones, The Foundations, The Supremes, Vanilla Fudge, Aretha Franklin, Californi...

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13:15

Leon Thomas' "Mutt"

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2025/11/01

Send us a text 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" achievement for Leon's career officially mainstream. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Performances: Genius - lyrics breakdown (2024) 2025: NPR's Tiny...

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17:40

Rocky Horror 50th

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2025/10/25

Send us a text All season, fans have celebrated The Rocky Horror Picture Show50th! Despite its risque quirkiness, it's the longest theatrical movie. Learn the franchise's history and reboots. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena Vinyl; Digital Soundtrack; props Hollywood Theatre interview' Tim Curry interview: CBS Sunday Morning; edit Vagabond memoir; Meat Loaf Glee (2010); Let's Do the Time Warp Again (2016) "Tears" - Sabrina Carpenter (2025) Related: Halloweenish; Thriller...

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16:29

Lady Gaga's "The Dead Dance" & Florence + The...

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2025/10/18

Send us a text Leading up to Halloween, two contemporary songs are likely to set the mood: Lady Gaga's "The Dead Dance", Florence + The Machine's "Everybody Scream"! Learn the development stories about each. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena Sound effects - Soundscape's Pottery Barn Halloween CD (2001). "The Dead Dance": Wednesday Netflix mini-series Wednesday Season 2 scene; VMAs 2025: Live from Madison Square Garden Gala event press release Florence + The Machine - Favs "Do...

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35:06

Bruno Mars Top 10

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2025/10/11

Send us a text Happy 40th Bruno Mars! Playlist: 10. “Treasure”; Sample; 9. “That’s What I Like”; 8. “It Will Rain”; 7. “Finesse (Remix)” ft. Cardi B; 6. “Die With A Smile” - Lady Gaga; 5. “Leave the Door Open” - Silk Sonic; 4. “Grenade”; 3. “When I Was Your Man”; 2. “Just the Way You Are”; 1. “Uptown Funk” - Mark Ronson; SNL; Ellen The Apollo; BET; "Leave the TV On"; "Am I Wrong"; 2011 Support the show Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists.

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17:22

'The Life of a Showgirl' (Review)

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2025/10/04

Send us a text 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 composing about love, family, scrutiny, and fame, the tracks were co-produced by 2 different pros than her prior albums over a decade! Learn the significance how certain events were express...

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17:40

'Buckingham Nicks' & Miley Cyrus' "Secrets"

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2025/09/27

Send us a text 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 remaster their duo's debut recordings? Second, Miley Cyrus has involved Fleetwood Mac alumni on her new single "Secrets". It's not her first affiliation with them. Find out who was the fi...

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31:37

Earth, Wind & Fire Top 10

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2025/09/20

Send us a text A decade after a Lifetime Achievement, CBS will air The 21st night of September for Earth, Wind & Fire! I countdown 10 hits. "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena Playlist: 10. “Sing A Song” (1975); 9. “Fantasy” (1977); 8. “Can’t Hide Love” (1975); 7. “That’s the Way of the World” (1975); 6. “Got to Get You Into My Life” (1978); 5. “Let’s Groove” (1981);4. “Reasons” (1975); 3. “After the Love Has Gone” (1979); 2. “Shining Star” (1975); 1. “September” (1978) "Rescue M...

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14:45

Laufey's 'A Matter of Time' (Review)

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2025/09/13

Send us a text Laufey's a young jazz aficionado, and her 3rd album A Matter of Time just debuted #4 Billboard's 200. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena Fan Fav: "Like the Movies" - Jimmy Kimmel (2022) "From the Start" (2022); New Years' Rockin' Eve; GMA Remix: "Confess Your Love" - Jiandro; Tiktok dance (2025) "Goddess"; Tonight Show; "Christmas Magic"; The Graham Norton Show (2024) "Silver Lining"; GMA3; "Tough Luck"; "Letter to My 13-Year-Old Self" & Barbra Streisand; "L...

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36:15

VMAs 2025 Predictions

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2025/09/06

Send us a text 42nd VMAs will be on CBS, and added country to the ballot! How will fans vote? Check our social media an hr before, and day after fr results. Recap: Country & CBS Predictions: Best Country: "Liar" - Jelly Roll Best Alternative: "Back to Friends" - Sombr Best Rock: "All My Love" - Coldplay Best Pop / Best Collaboration: "Die With A Smile" - Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars Best Pop Artist: Sabrina Carpenter; Best New Artist: Lola Young Artist of the Year: Lady Gaga; Song of the...

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51:57

Summer 1995 Playlist

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2025/08/30

Send us a text Summer 1995: “Hold My Hand” - Hootie & The Blowfish; "Bottle Rockets" “I’ll Be There For You” - The Rembrandts; FRIENDS; Intros; Reunion; Playlist “This Is How We Do It” - Montell Jordan; “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?” - Bryan Adams; Don Juan Demarco; “I Could Fall In Love” - Selena; acting; biopic; Netflix; J.Lo; Secrets Between Them; “Colors of the Wind” - Vanessa Williams; “Scream” - Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson; doc; "If"; “Waterfalls” - TLC; "No Scrubs";...

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13:40

ROLE MODEL's "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out"

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2025/08/23

Send us a text 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 the fun 6-month success of "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out", and how his pseudonym's an admirable outlook staying so positive. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena ...

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15:22

Maroon 5's 'Love Is Like' (Review)

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2025/08/16

Send us a text Maroon 5 began 30 years ago as Kara's Flowers, officially 2001. 8th album Love Is Like may cross over a new genre in their discography. I give my review. Theme Song: "Dance Track" - Jessica Ann Catena Interviews: TODAY Show: Album, History Howard Stern: Billy Joel knows Maroon 5's name origin. (2014) Artist Friendly with Joel Madden: Part 1, Part 2 Singles: "Priceless" ft. LISA, "All Night", (Live) "California" (Live), "Love Is Like" ft. Lil Wayne Jane Herman; Ryan Dusick ...

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13:28

MTV Adds Country & CBS to VMAs

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2025/08/09

Send us a text MTV's VMA's ballot was delayed, and has 2 changes! Country, and CBS will syndicate it! Is this music-related, or SkyDance's experiment? I critique for the 42nd VMAs. Theme Song: "Dance Track"- Jessica Ann Catena Facebook, X, Instagram, Linkedin. Country VMAs Nods: Best New Artist: Ella Langley &nb...

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18:52

Moulin Rouge! Film & Play

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2025/08/02

Send us a text 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, costumes, and a surprise encore curtain call. Hear my review in comparison to Paris France's historical cabaret, and 2001's film. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Caten...

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