Music Notes with Jess

Jessica Ann Catena

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

21 JAN

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 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 Catena Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists.

1 min
10 JAN

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! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists.

1 min
3 JAN

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. “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 Goodbye” - AJR 14. “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out” - ROLE MODEL 13. “Man I Need” - Olivia Dean 12. “Lover Girl” - Laufey 11. “Backup Plan” - Bailey Zimmerman feat. Luke Combs 10. “Time Waited” - My Morning Jacket 9. “Good News” - Shaboozey (2024-2025) 8. “The Giver” - Chappell Roan 7. “My Only Angel” - Aerosmith & YUNGBLUD 6. “Abracadabra” - Lady Gaga 5. “A Song To Sing” - Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton 4. “It Ain’t Easy” - Teddy Swims 3. “Headphones On” - Addison Rae 2. “MUTT” - Leon Thomas (2024-2025) 1. “Messy” - Lola Young (2024-2025) PIck A Disc - guest experience Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists.

1 hr
27/12/2025

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). Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Playlist: 40. All My Love” - Coldplay (2024-2025) 39. “If You Hadn’t Been There” - Dolly Parton 38. “Walk This Road” - The Doobie Brothers feat. Mavis Staples 37. “Everybody Laughs” - David Byrne & Ghost Town Orchestra 36. “Am I Okay?” - Megan Moroney (2024-2025) 35. “Cry for Me” - The Weeknd 34. "I Want You (Fever)” - Momma 33. “Couldn’t Care Less” - Priscilla Block 32. “Live For You” - Thee Sacred Souls (2024-2025) 31. “Ecstasy” - Ciara 30. “Work On Me” - Dasha 29. “Bottle Rockets” - Scotty McCreery & Hootie & The Blowfish 28. “GO BABY” - Justin Bieber 27. “Opalite” - Taylor Swift 26. “Sailor Song” - Gigi Perez (2024-2025) 25. “Ordinary” - Alex Warren 24. “Country House” - Sam Hunt 23. “Azizam” - Ed Sheeran 22. “Nice To Meet You” - Myles Smith (2024-2025) 21. “Anxiety” - Doechii Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists.

49 min
20/12/2025

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 Myles Smith; live K-Pop Demon Hunters Singalong (Saja Boys) - Soundtrack Jessie Murph; live Zara Larsson; live Alex Warren; live Nelly; live Laufey; live Conan Gray; live Renee Rapp; live Ed Sheeran; live "Play It Cool" - Monsta X feat. Steve Aoki (2019) Related Episodes: Ep. 13 - Top 40 Songs of 2019 (Part 2) Ep. 117 - Top 40 Songs of 2021 (Part 2) Ep. 123 - Z100's Radio History Ep. 187 - Ed Sheeran Top 11 Ep. 260 - Global Citizen Festival 2024 - Review Ep. 292 - Ed Sheeran's "Azizam" & "Old Phone" Ep. 295 - Modern Folk: Alex Warren & Myles Smith Ep. 301 - Live Aid's 40th Coverage Ep. 303 - Moulin Rouge! Film & Play Ep. 308 - VMAs 2025 Predictions Ep. 309 - Laufey's 'A Matter of Time' Review Ep. 322 - Christmas 2025 Playlist Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists.

20 min
13/12/2025

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 Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Christmas 2025 Playlist: "Christmas in the City" - Pentatonix "Where Are You Christmas?" / "Christmas, Why Can't I Find You" - The Pretty Reckless (Taylor Momsen) "Counting Down the Days" - Brad Paisley; Tonight Show "California Days" - Bryan Adams feat. Barenaked Ladies, Alessia Cara, The Sheepdogs, Alan Doyle & Light "Christmas Time Is Here" - Trisha Yearwood; Studio "Santa Baby" - Laufey (2024-2025); tree lighting "The Innkeeper" - Little Big Town "Christmas Is Here" - Cher Related Content: "Where Are You Christmas?" - Faith Hill (2000) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000); Freeform TV schedule Hallmark Channel's schedule A Great Big Holiday Jam - Citytv Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction The Manhattan Transfer Episodes: Ep. 151 - End of Summer Playlist Ep. 219 - Christmas 2023's Songs Ep. 233 - Mariah Carey Top 10 Ep. 252 - Little Big Town Top 10 Ep. 269 - Christmas 2024 Playlist Ep. 299 - The Beach Boys Top 10 Ep. 307 - Summer 1995 Playlist Ep. 309 - Laufey's 'A Matter of Time' (Review) Ep. 321 - 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' 60th Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists.

28 min
06/12/2025

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 about in 1965, critique the album, and different spinoffs that evolved since. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena 40 Years - A Charlie Brown Christmas 60th Anniversary vinyls: Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart "Christmas Time Is Here" - Trisha Yearwood (2025); studio Charles M. Schultz's timeline; Lee Mendelson & Vince Guaraldi Udiscover's writeup CBS Sunday Morning interview (2021) Trombone wah-wah example from A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973) Gifts: Hallmark; Krispy Kreme; Vera Bradley Related: Ep. 216 - Alicia Keys Top 10 Ep. 269 - Christmas 2024 Playlist Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists.

19 min
29/11/2025

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 new episode. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Interviews: Rolling Stone Article, All Access podcast episode; TODAY Show "My Cologne" (Live); Howl Owl Howl's YouTube Channel; 1st tour list; Set Lists Darius Rucker discography CMT Music Awards 2023: "She Talks to Angels" - The Black Crowes & Darius Rucker CMT Crossroads episode - The Black Crowes & Darius Rucker (2023) "Bottle Rockets" - Scotty McCreery feat. Hootie and the Blowfish (2025) "R.E.M." - Ariana Grande (2018); fragrance; 2020 cassette container Related Episodes: Ep. 102 - Ariana Grande Top 10 Ep. 210 - Darius Rucker Top 10 Ep. 215 - Thanksgiving Countdown 2 Ep. 223 - Ariana Grande's "yes and?" / J. Lo's "Can't Get Enough" Ep. 281 - Wicked & A Complete Unknown (Reviews) Ep. 306 - ROLE MODEL's "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out" Ep. 307 - Summer 1995 Playlist Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists.

14 min

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

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Jessica Ann Catena
Years Active

2019 - 2026
Episodes

328
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Explicit
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