It's Just Music

Kris Jones
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Hello and welcome to It's Just Music with your host Kris Jones. This podcast will be me doing a deep dive on an almost never ending list of music topics: it may be one-hit wonders, shady music executives, beefs in the industry. The music industry is rife full of tales that are waiting to be told and I hope you enjoy listening.

  1. 12/02/2025

    Disney's Forgotten High School Musical

    Despite not really being a Disney movie, Bandslam has the trappings of a musical film made by the mouse machine, with two of its stars as leads (Vanessa Hudgens and Aly Michalka). Marketed as the "Next High School " by Summit Entertainment, Bandslam underperformed at the box office but was praised by critics and audiences alike. In this video, I review the film and try to figure out why it missed the mark and how I feel about 16 years later...

    43 min

  2. 08/28/2025

    The Album Apple Spent $100 Million On...Then FORCED on Their Customers

    In 2014 Irish rockers U2 released their 13th studio album Songs of Innocence, an album that cost Apple Inc. an estimated $100 Million. Most people know it for the disastrous fall out post release, including a very iconic tweet from Tyler The Creator, but how did we get from a band unhappy with their place in the industry to the equivalent of as someone put it so eloquently, musical junk mail?

    38 min

  3. 07/05/2025

    Beyoncè, Remix Culture and Death of The Author (Artist)?

    Welcome to another episode of It's Just Music! Today we are discussing the hate for a popular All Night/Tyrant Beyoncè mashup on Tiktok, remix culture on the app and how audience's engage with music one an artist releases it to the public.

    14 min

  4. 06/23/2025

    Why People Hate Benson Boone

    Do you ever wonder why people hate Benson Boone so much? The recent "Beautiful Things" and "Mystical Magical" hitmaker has been hit with the backlash of the internet for his seemingly inauthentic music and cringey persona. Is the Benson Boone hate necessary?

    10 min

  5. 11/29/2024

    Duncan Sheik - Barely Breathing (1996)

    Welcome back to Just One Hit! In this episode, we discuss Duncan Sheik, the multi-talented singer-songwriter whose seminal 90s hit "Barely Breathing" captivated audiences. Join us as we explore the story behind the song, its emotional resonance, and the artistic journey that led Duncan to create this iconic track.

    12 min

  6. 10/14/2024

    Katy Perry's 143: The Tale of an Unfortunate Pop Star

    Katy Perry's 143 dropped and it's has been nothing but career lows for the once top pop star. In this video, I go over my personal thoughts about the 143 album, how the start of the era was not too great and what Katy should do going forward.

    35 min

  7. 08/29/2024

    Which Artist Is Having The Worst 2024?

    Jennifer Lopez's failed album/tour/marriage combo. Katy Perry's dead on arrival comeback. Justin Timberlake's DWI. Which of these artists is having the worst 2024 in the music space? It's Just Music may have the answer...

    55 min

  8. 05/29/2024

    That Time Taylor Swift and Katy Perry Beefed Over Background Dancers...

    So does anyone remember that time 10 years ago when two of pop's biggest musical acts, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry, were going at each other over "stolen" background dancers? You don't? Well I'm here to give you an extremely in-depth recap of the mess. From diss tracks to a number of Twitter tirades, it was a wild ride to say the least.

    40 min
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About

Hello and welcome to It's Just Music with your host Kris Jones. This podcast will be me doing a deep dive on an almost never ending list of music topics: it may be one-hit wonders, shady music executives, beefs in the industry. The music industry is rife full of tales that are waiting to be told and I hope you enjoy listening.

Information

  • Creator
    Kris Jones
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kris Jones
  • Show Website
    It's Just Music