Luke Combs is embracing fatherhood as a father of 2 young sons, thinking about memories he's spent with his own father and grandfathers as a young boy. His 5th album Father and Sons, documents those moving perceptions and adages this Fathers Day weekend. I discuss its new tracks and past fatherly songs that Luke sang a few years back. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Send us a Text Message, Support the show Luke Combs "Dad" Songs playlist "Even Though I'm Leaving"...

Call it "magic" or a coincidence that there's 2 songs out now called "Houdini", like the legend magician. I discuss Harry Houdini's bio, songs that tribute using his name and vanishing tricks, including Dua Lipa and Eminem. Don't disappear without hearing other magical facts I reveal at the end! Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Text Music Notes with Jess, Support the show "Houdini" Songs playlist: "Houdini" - Kate Bush (1982) Kate Bush's interview...

Halfway of 2024, the music's been incredibly diverse, unpredictable, and defensive. What could be this year's summer song? I look into these 6 that have a shot.  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Radio Insight article Billboard's Song of the Summer chart 2024 Summer Song? playlist “I Had Some Help” - Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen “Espresso” - Sabrina Carpenter "Too Sweet” - Hozier "Too Sweet" explanation "Too Sweet" sketch "Crazy" - Gnarls Barkley...

The Beach Boys have been an actively legendary group over 60 years! With a new documentary and updated memoir, I wanted to show their talent by counting down 10 rare songs from their catalog.  Text Music Notes with Jess! Support the Show. The Beach Boys Rare 10 playlist 10. “Forever” (1970, 1971) 2000 biopic clip Full House wedding "Forever" (1992) - John Stamos & The Beach Boys 9. “Dance, Dance, Dance” (1964) "Dance, "Dance, Dance" - Wilson Phillips (2003) 8. “Rock and Roll Music”...

A year after Miranda Lambert broke a 20-year recording contract, she's now signed under a different label and has a new song out! "Wranglers" returns the role of her character plotting revenge, like how she sang in earlier songs. Working on so many other projects, when can we expect this track to be on a 10th album in Miranda's discography? I recap the impact of her recent albums, discuss "Wranglers"' facts, and the rest of her 2024 music plans.  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by...

The 59th ACM Awards will air an Amazon Prime Video livestream on 5/16 8pm/e. Reba McEntire will host a 17th time! Before the show airs, I "announce" my predictions who could win the ACMs' 10 popular categories: Visual Media of the Year, Music Event of the Year,  Song of the Year,  Single of the Year, Duo of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year. ACM Awards' Spotify playlist ACM Awards' Amazon...

Dua Lipa has released her 3rd album, Radical Optimism.  She's worked hard the past decade to pursue pop/dance music, and likes passing along relationship lessons learned along the way in her lyrics. I made a top 10 countdown of her hits, and share my album critique. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Top 10 Playlist 10. “Break My Heart” (2020) 9. “Blow Your Mind (Mwah)” (2016-2017) 8. “Electricity” feat. Silk City (Diplo & Mark Ronson) (2018) 7.  “Cold Heart...

Taylor Swift released her 11th album on 4/19/24: The Tortured Poets Department, and an expanded double album 2 hours later: The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology! Even with 31 songs at our fingertips, reviews are mixed between Swifties and the media. This caused a 3rd Amazon Music version doing track by track commentary on the original. "Delicately" sharing my honest review, I recap Taylor's 2023 events, analyze TTPD, and which songs I like from both versions.  Theme Song: "Dance...

Power vocalists Teddy Swims and Benson Boone, followed similar paths in music. They both found their voice in high school, sang cover songs online, got signed to Warner Records, and are now global pop singers with a #1 hit! I discuss the events leading up to Teddy Swims' "Lose Control" and Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things".  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Billboard Article: Teddy Swims or Benson Boone Teddy Swims' "Rock With You" (2019 cover video) "My Bad"...

Americans were in awe of the solar eclipse on 4/8/24. Seen from Mexico, midwest U.S., and upper northeast, one of the totality spots was near the Rock and Roll of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio! They created a thematic playlist, and so did many others! I talk about some of those popular streams, and add in my picks.  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Segue Song: "Ambient Piece", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Eclipse Playlist: “Eclipse” - Pink Floyd (1973) “Total Eclipse...

Two trailblazing women put out new albums 3/29: Beyoncé and Sheryl Crow. Both are singing life lessons they’ve learned through their families, society, and themselves. Beyoncé enforced last minute changes on her current record, and Sheryl Crow got reminded how her efforts won’t go unnoticed. In this episode, I’ll review Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER, and Sheryl Crow’s Evolution. Running the world and having some fun, let’s take music notes.  Beyoncé's Super Bowl 2024 Verizon ad Act II's promo...

Mariah Carey just turned 55, will have a Vegas residency soon, and nominated to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Honoring her incredible career, I made a top 10 of popular hits fans recognize, and shared my personal favorites in a separate playlist.  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena My Top 10 Mariah Carey favorites playlist Top 10 Playlist: 10. "Touch My Body" (2008)  9. "Vision of Love" (1990)  8. "Emotions" (1991)  7. "One Sweet Day" feat. Boyz II Men...

CMT  has nominated 2 recent American Idol contestants for 4/7's CMT Music Awards! Gabby Barrett and Chayce Beckham competed separately during ABC's revived seasons. Gabby achieved crossover success in 2020, and Chayce's current single helped him win the show in 2021! In this episode, I review American Idol's alumni who pursued country music, as well as Gabby Barrett and Chayce Beckham's progress.  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena American Idol will air Sundays and...

Pop/Rock artist Eric Carmen, suddenly passed away weekend of 3/9-3/10. He was lucky to write, produce, play musical instruments, and sing like the music he admired. Making it as Raspberries' frontman and his own solo career, I tribute his life in 5 of these popular hits he was involved in.  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Eric Carmen's website Tribute Playlist: "Go All the Way" - Raspberries (1972) "All By Myself" (1975) "All By Myself" - Celine Dion...

Kacey Musgraves took a personal hiatus and setting it to new music. Her 6th album Deeper Well, will be out 3/15, scheduled an upcoming world tour, philisophically singing acoustic folk. Viewing how this could compare to Kacey's previous work, I recap her discography, read into promo singles "Deeper Well", "Too Good to Be True", and the unique merchandise she's offering on her online gift shop.  Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Saturday Night Live - 3/2/24...

Justin Timberlake's 6th album Everything I Thought It Was is coming out 3/15. He released promo singles "Selfish", "Drown", performed "Sanctified" exclusively on Saturday Night Live, and done interviews. When "Selfish"'s single was released, Britney Spears' fans spited to stream her 2011 song "Selfish". This triggered a feud and possibly resolved by Janet Jackson. A social media post Britney wrote about her, disappeared less than a day. Hear my commentary of all this and Justin's discography...

Hinting some clues during the Grammys, a Verizon Super Bowl ad, Beyoncé released 2 new singles under country's genre! "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages" are on upcoming album Act II, coming out 3/29. It's debatable how country sounding these songs are compared to modern or retro country. I recap where Beyoncé left off with 2022's RENAISSANCE album, discuss "Texas Hold 'Em", "16 Carriages", and its already debut charting history. "Texas Hold 'Em" lyrics "Texas Hold 'Em" visualizer "Texas...

Usher just performed a fantastic Halftime Show at the Super Bowl, has a new album, tour, and wife! Covering all this, I countdown 10 of his then and now hits I recommend. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Euro Hero Synth 2 - Apple Libarary Audio Usher Top 10 playlist 10. “Think of You” (1994-1995) 9. “Love in This Club” / “Love in This Club Part II” feat. Beyoncé & Lil Wayne (2008) 8. “Boyfriend” (2023) 7. “U Remind Me” (2001) 6. “There Goes My Baby” (2010) 5....

I'm posting this episode on 2/9/64 - the 60th anniversary when The Beatles made their US debut, performing on The Ed Sullivan Show! Influencing classic rock, teen demographics, British Invasion artists, and media promotion, The Beatles’ music success lives on. Celebrating “all my loving” of their songs, I made a playlist of 9 Beatles cover songs done by famous musicians. Comparison to the originals, let’s take music notes. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena “Got to...

For the 66th Grammy Awards, I've chosen to analyze 5 of its popular categories: Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Album of the Year. More entries have been added to diversify genres, and artists' chances of winning in the general field. Before the show, I'm "announcing" my personal picks and who I think will win in each. Preview this episode and our social media to view the predictions ballot, and then check back the following night for the...

Miami Vice actor Philip Michael Thomas, coined the term EGOT: someone who'd be lucky to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscars, and Tony. The latest celebrity joining this high honor, is Elton John! Representing the music he's won these awards, listen and take music notes of this special playlist. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (1973) Farewell from Dodger Stadium (2022) concert, book "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" (2022)- video "That's What's...

Both released on 1/12 as comeback singles, Ariana Grande and Jennifer Lopez defend their recent significant other changes before the media. Analyzing the same theme and genre style, take music notes of Ariana Grande's "yes and?", and Jennifer Lopez's "Can't Get Enough". Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Page Six articles:...

South African singer Tyla, gained international attention posting a back to camera dance on her TikTok account. Performing her song "Water" at live performances, users reposted videos of themselves dancing the choreography. This became known as a "#waterdancechallenge", and caught the Recording Academy's attention to give a Grammy nomination in a new category! Later making a "Water" music video and invited on TV shows, this single has streamed high expectations! Learn Tyla's background, music...

Here are the last 20 to complete our Top 40 Songs of 2023's year-end list! Enjoy! Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena Full playlist 20. “Rescued” - Foo Fighters 19. “Lost” - Linkin Park 18. “Rich Men North of Richmond” - Oliver Anthony Music 17. “Madman’s Eyes” - Dave Matthews Band 16. “If He Wanted to, He Would” - Kylie Morgan (2022-2023) 15. “Stuck” - Thirty Seconds to Mars 14. “Lavender Haze” - Taylor Swift (2022-2023) 13. “It Matters to Her” - Scotty McCreery...