Music Media Review

We've watched Harry Styles grow up publicly and musically for 15 years. From UK's The X Factor, One Direction, and a solo global pop artist! To review his 4th album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, I interviewed Seeing Them Live's podcast host Charles Zona, and his teenage daughter. They share great stories as Harry's biggest fans, and seeing his concerts! Harry's promo cameos: 2026 Grammys Album of the Year; BBC Radio 1; BRIT Awards;Zane Lowe Show; crashing SNL a week early; Netflix's One Night In ManchesterEpisodes when I was on Seeing Them Live: George Michael Sings to Jessica, 2024 Wrap-up, 2025 Wrap Up (Pt. 1), (Pt. 2)Charles' book: Ticket Stub StoriesMusic Notes with Jess interviewBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-media-review--6844136/support.Follow our social media on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube!Email: musicmediareviewpodcast@gmail.comTheme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

2026's music is off to a country start. Megan Moroney's 3rd album 'Cloud 9' debuted #1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums, and 200 simultaneously! It's record breaking for her career, and coinciding  with Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" back to Hot 100 top spot! What could've made 'Cloud 9's "3rd time the charm" luck? Music, fans, or marketing? I analyze the facts and let you decide in this episode. Megan Moroney's discographyHits: "Tennesee Orange" (2022-2023), "Can't Break Up Now"- Old Dominion (2023), "I'm Not Pretty" (2023-2024), "Am I Okay?" (2024-2025), "No Caller ID" (2024), "You Had to Be There" feat. Kenny Chesney (2025), "6 Months Later" (2025-2026), "Beautiful Things" (2025-2026), "Wish I Didn't" (2026)Mentioned Artists: Chase Rice, Sugarland, Morgan Wallen, Ed Sheeran, Kacey Musgraves, Jamey JohnsonDutchess County Fair takes place annually in August, Rhinebeck, NY.  I saw Chase Rice 8/26/16. My friend Jess who works at a country station in a closer market introduced him on stage!"Life Goes On (Remix)" - Ed Sheeran & Luke Combs (2023)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-media-review--6844136/support.Follow our social media on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube!Email: musicmediareviewpodcast@gmail.comTheme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Breaking a 10-year solo hiatus, Bruno Mars just released his new album The Romantic! Recapping his 15+ years music career, we explore the different styles he's composed and sang. Hear my critique comparisons of Bruno's discography, and his other 2026 plans. Romantic Radio - synopsis and rerun scheduleiHeartRadio's Love Songs ChannelPromo short video/ livestream clipMentioned Media:R&B groups: The Main Ingredient, The O'Jays, The StylisticsThe Police - "Roxanne" (1979)Santana - "Oyo Come Va" (1970)SNL skit: Bruno Mars sings for Pandora (2012)Hawthorne Radio - Mayer Hawthorne's online radio mixesThe Romantic Tour's scheduleRecord Store Day's 2026 Brand AmbassadorYou may also like my Music Notes with Jess episodes: Bruno Mars Top 10, Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem', Mayer Hawthorne Top 10Music Media Review episodes: Grammys 2026 Predictions, Super Bowl Latin Halftime Shows, 2016 Love Songs PlaylistBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-media-review--6844136/support.Follow our social media on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube!Email: musicmediareviewpodcast@gmail.comTheme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Billboard history has been made so soon on 2026's charts. An astonishing one is by modern country singer, Ella Langley. Her song "Choosin' Texas" spanned over late 2025, recently hit #1 on the Hot 100! Aside from this crossover success, this track has set records for recent country songs, and broke a milestone streak since a famous female earned her #1 topping the Hot 100 and Hot Country. In this episode, timeline Ella's music background, "Choosin' Texas"'s climb, and significant charting patterns leading to her next album Dandelion. "Choosin' Texas" at CMA Awards 2025Other Dandelion promo singles: "Dandelion", "Be Her"First hits: "You Look Like You Love Me" feat. Riley Green (2024)"Weren't for the Wind" (2024-2025)"Strange" - Miranda Lambert (2022)"Kerosene" (Live at 2025 ACM Awards) - Ella Langley & Miranda Lambert"Drunk and I Don't Wanna Go Home" - Elle King & Miranda Lambert (2021)"Thought You Should Know" - Morgan Wallen (2023)"Texas Hold 'Em" - Beyoncè (2024) / "Texas" - Blake Shelton (2024-2025)"9 to 5" - Dolly Parton (1980-1981)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-media-review--6844136/support.Follow our social media on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube!Email: musicmediareviewpodcast@gmail.comTheme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Happy Valentine's Day! Music exchanges are popular amongst our loved ones, a popular theme trending since New Years' is the year 2016! So much music and pop culture from then, remain topical in 2026! Its nostalgia is cheering up globally, let's time warp replaying our favorite 2016 love songs for Valentine's Day. (I've listed other obscure cuts I enjoy below.). 2016 Love Songs Playlist:“Make Me Like You” - Gwen Stefani“Cake By The Ocean” - DNCE (2015, 2016)“PILLOWTALK” - Zayn“Company” - Justin Bieber (2015-2016)“Love On The Brain” - Rihanna (2016-2017)“Into You” - Ariana Grande“Don’t Let Me Down” - The Chainsmokers feat. Daya“Lush Life” - Zara Larsson (2015, 2016, 2025-2026)“This Town” - Niall Horan (2016-2017)“Love On The Weekend” - John Mayer (2016-2017)2016 love song deep Cuts I recommend:"T-Shirt" / "Star of the Show" - Thomas Rhett (2015-2016)Man About Town - Mayer Hawthorne"The Sound" / "Somebody Else" - The 1975"Without a Fight" - Brad Paisley feat. Demi Lovato"Keep You In Mind" - Guordan Banks (2015-2016)"Give It Up" - Nathan Sykes (from The Wanted) feat. G-Eazy"Song for Another Time" - Old Dominion"Blue Ain't Your Color" - Keith UrbanNo Doubt's Vegas Residency @ Sphere "Kissing Strangers" - DNCE feat. Nicki Minaj (2017)Grease Live! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-media-review--6844136/support.Follow our social media on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube!Email: musicmediareviewpodcast@gmail.comTheme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Super Bowl LX (60) is upon us! There's divide Bad Bunny doing the Halftime Show, but he's not the first Latin artist to do so and was invited back a second time. I recap prior broadcasts when Latin singers performed Super Bowl Halftime Shows, and other programming NFL's partnering with celebrities.Super Bowl Latin Halftime Show Performers:XXVI: (1992) - Gloria EstefanXXXIII: (1999) - Gloria EstefanXXXIV: (2000) - actor Edward James Olmos; singers: Christina Aguilera & Enrique Iglesias LIV: (2020) - Shakira, Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, J Balvin, Emme MuñizMentioned Media:Selena biopic (1997) - starring Jennifer Lopez & Edward James OlmosMulan (1998) / Tarzan (1999)"MIA" - Bad Bunny joining Jimmy Fallon & The Roots (2019)Manningcast / Fox NFL SundayNetflix Christmas Halftime Shows: Beyoncè (2024), Snoop Dogg (2026)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-media-review--6844136/support.Follow our social media on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube!Email: musicmediareviewpodcast@gmail.comTheme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

What better way to begin a new podcast, talking about the upcoming Grammys! The 68th ceremony is airing 2/1 on CBS and Paramount+ for a final airing. ABC acquired the rights starting 2027-2037.  Will pop culture influence winning results? I analyze 6 categories trending 2025's music scene. Hear my virtual ballot, then view before and after the show on our social media pages.Grammys pre-show will air 3:30pm/e on YouTube. Grammys full ballotPredicted categories mentioned: Best Contemporary Country AlbumBest New ArtistSong of the YearRecord of the YearBest Pop Vocal AlbumAlbum of the YearGrammys 2026 Nominees PlaylistKatseye's Gap ad"Like I Love You" - Justin Timberlake (2003)You may also like these Music Notes with Jess episodes:Global Citizen Festival 2024 - Review; Grammys 2025 Predictions; Lola Young's "Messy"MTV Adds Country & CBS to VMAs; VMAs 2025 Predictions';Buckingham Nicks' & Miley Cyrus' "Secrets"; Leon Thomas' "Mutt";Olivia Dean Bio & Music; Jingle Ball 2025 Review; Top 40 Songs of 2025 (Part 1); Part 2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-media-review--6844136/support.Follow our social media on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube!Email: musicmediareviewpodcast@gmail.comTheme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Welcome, I'm Jess. After hosting Music Notes with Jess for 6 years, I'm restarting a second podcasting chapter. Keeping up with modern music's rapid industry, I'll share my weekly opinions about all kinds of media: songs, TV, movies, holidays, make playlists, tributes, and celebrations. Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-media-review--6844136/support.Follow our social media on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube!Email: musicmediareviewpodcast@gmail.comTheme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Welcome, I'm Jess. After hosting Music Notes with Jess for 6 years, I'm restarting a second podcasting chapter. Keeping up with modern music's rapid industry, I'll share my weekly opinions about all kinds of media: songs, TV, movies, holidays, make playlists, tributes, and celebrations. Email: musicmediareviewpodcast@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/music-media-review--6844136/support.Follow our social media on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube!Email: musicmediareviewpodcast@gmail.comTheme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena