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Music Notes with Jess

Jessica Ann Catena

This podcast ran 2019-2026. Join Jess on new podcast: Music Media Review!

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Music Media Review Teaser

Music Notes with Jess ·

2026/02/18

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: musicmediareviewpodcast@gmail.comThanks for listening to Music Notes with Jess' reruns! Theme Songs: "Dance Track" / "Gym Track" - Jessica Ann CatenaFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists.

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Music Notes with Jess - Signoff

Music Notes with Jess ·

2026/01/21

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 Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube!Email: musicmediareviewpodcast@gmail.com or musicnoteswithjess@gmail.com for questions.Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaFollow us on

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New Year, New Podcast

Music Notes with Jess ·

2026/01/10

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 ReviewFollow these social media pages for updates on Facebook, X, Instagram!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists.

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Ep. 325 - Top 40 Songs of 2025 (Part 2)

Music Notes with Jess ·

2026/01/03

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 Catena20. “Texas” - Blake Shelton (2024-2025)19. “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!” - RAYE 18. “Everybody Scream” - Florence + The Machine 17. “WILDFLOWER” - Billie Eilish (2024-2025)16. “I Got Better” - Morgan Wallen 15. “The Big

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Ep. 324 - Top 40 Songs of 2025 (Part 1)

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2025/12/27

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). Playlist: 40. All My Love” - Coldplay (2024-2025)39. “If You Hadn’t Been There” - Dolly Parton38. “Walk This Road” - The Doobie Brothers feat. Mavis Staples37. “Everybody Laughs” - David Byrne & Ghost Town

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Ep. 323 - Jingle Ball 2025 Review

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2025/12/20

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 CatenaNYC Lineup:Monsta X; liveRavyn Lenae; liveMyles Smith; liveK-Pop Demon Hunters Singalong (Saja Boys) - Soundtrack Jessie Murph; liveZara Larsson; liveAlex Warren; liveNelly; liveLaufey; liveConan Gray; liveRenee Rapp; liveEd Sheeran; live"Play It Cool" -

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Ep. 322 - Christmas 2025 Playlist

Music Notes with Jess ·

2025/12/13

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 Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaChristmas 2025 Playlist:"Christmas in the City" - Pentatonix"Where Are You Christmas?" / "Christmas, Why Can't I Find You" - The Pretty Reckless (Taylor

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Ep. 321 - 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' 60th

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2025/12/06

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 evolved since. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena40 Years - A Charlie Brown Christmas60th Anniversary vinyls: Barnes &

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Ep. 320 - Howl Owl Howl's "My Cologne"

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2025/11/29

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 new episode. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaInterviews: Rolling Stone Article, All Access podcast episode; TODAY Show"My Cologne" (Live); Howl Owl Howl's YouTube Channel; 1st tour

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Ep. 319 - Olivia Dean Bio & Music

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2025/11/22

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 CatenaInterviews: BBC (2024); Vogue; Harper's BazaarTonight 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

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Ep. 318 - CMA Awards 2025 Predictions

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2025/11/15

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 below viewing before-and-after results. Spotify's CMA playlistSirius/XM Channel 56 - The HighwayCMT Hot Twenty ending DecemberCMT Hot TwentyRelated

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Ep. 317 - 1967 Favorites Playlist

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2025/11/08

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 inspired playlist: popular music from 1967. Share on our social media below what you like, dislike, or feel six-seven!Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaMentioned: The Monkees, The Beatles,

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Ep. 316 - Leon Thomas' "Mutt"

Music Notes with Jess ·

2025/11/01

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 CatenaPerformances: Genius - lyrics breakdown (2024)2025: NPR's Tiny Desk; The Late Show clip;

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Ep. 315 - Rocky Horror 50th

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2025/10/25

[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 through 3 21st century reboots. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaVinyl SoundtrackDigital SoundtrackTheater participation propsHollywood Theatre interviewTim Curry interview: CBS Sunday

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Ep. 314- Lady Gaga's "The Dead Dance" & Florence +...

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2025/10/18

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. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSound effects taken from Soundscape's Pottery Barn Halloween CD (2001)."The Dead Dance": Wednesday Netflix mini-seriesWednesday Season 2 scene; VMAs

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Ep. 313 - Bruno Mars Top 10

Music Notes with Jess ·

2025/10/11

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", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaPlaylist: 10. “Treasure” (2012, 2013); Sample9. “That’s What I Like” (2016, 2017)8. “It Will Rain” (2011)7. “Finesse (Remix)” feat. Cardi B (2017); In Living Color6. “Die With A

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Ep. 312 - 'The Life of a Showgirl' (Review)

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2025/10/04

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 expressed, my review, and

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Ep. 311 - 'Buckingham Nicks' & Miley Cyrus' "Secrets"

Music Notes with Jess ·

2025/09/27

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 first, collaborated now,

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Ep. 310 - Earth, Wind & Fire Top 10

Music Notes with Jess ·

2025/09/20

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 musical years, I countdown 10 hits I recommend to get you started. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaPlaylist: 10. “Sing A Song” (1975)9. “Fantasy” (1977-1978)8. “Can’t Hide Love”

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Ep. 309 - Laufey's 'A Matter of Time' (Review)

Music Notes with Jess ·

2025/09/13

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 charts, and just crossed over #4 on Billboard's 200 albums chart. Brilliantly romanticizing a "timely" concept record. I share this young lady's music journey, review the tracks, and evaluate its popularity in

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