Red Hot Chili Peppers are one on my favorite and greatest rock bands of all time! Their zany music has lasted 4 decades, now the lineup is ready to share stories in 2 new projects. The Rise of The Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother Hileel, and Flea's first album Honora.As a dedicated fan, I give my review of both works in this episode.

Interviews: Zane Lowe Show, Tonight Show, Finding Your Roots: episode

Mentioned Media: "Maggot Brain" - Funkadelic (1971), "Wichita Lineman" - Glen Campbell (1971), "Thinkin' Bout You" / "Sweet Life" - Frank Ocean (2012),  "Willow Weep for Me" - Ella Fitzgerald (1959)

Jimmy Webb performing "Wichita Lineman" (2011)

"A Plea"; Flea's "Thinkin Bout You" cover

FireAid set

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

20 years since Disney Channel aired Hannah Montana, Disney+ filmed a reunion, and iHeartRadio gave Miley Cyrus an Innovator award. Looking back, I countdown 10 solo hits I recommend.

Top 10: 10. “II Most Wanted” - Beyoncé; live; 9. “Can’t Be Tamed”; 8. “Slide Away”; 7. “Used to Be Young”; 6. “We Can’t Stop”; 5. “Midnight Sky”; 4. “Party in the USA”; 3. “Wrecking Ball”; 2. “Flowers”; 1. “The Climb”

Deborah Harry;"Edge of Seventeen"; Jessie J; "Nothing Compares 2 U";

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Noah Kahan is a contemporary folk singer, sharing mental health issues through his music. He aims it'll help others like him, and established a non-profit to help others like him. With his upcoming album The Great Divide, the title track voices his growth, and so will a Netflix documentary looking into his private life. Inspiring resilience just in time for spring's beginnings, I give my review of Noah's powerful impact.

Noah Kahan & Jelly Roll

"Stick Season"; "Dial Drunk" (SNL, 2023)

"The Great Divide"
"Porch Light"
YouTube Channel

ACMs 2024: "Mountain with a View" & "Stick Season"; "Cowboys Cry Too" - Kelsea Ballerini

Noah Kahan on Nate Bargatze's Christmas Special (2024)

Check out my video podcast article published in Twisted Pulp Magazine.

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

We've watched HarryStyles 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 Manchester

Episodes 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 Stories

Music Notes with Jess interview

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Theme Song: "Gym Track (2026 Remix)", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Megan Moroney's  'Cloud 9' debuted #1 Billboard 200, and Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" back atop Hot 100! What made 'Cloud 9' "3rd time the charm"?

"Tennesee Orange", "Can't Break Up Now"- Old Dominion,"I'm Not Pretty", "Am I Okay?", "No Caller ID", "You Had to Be There" feat. Kenny Chesney, "6 Months Later", "Beautiful Things", "Wish I Didn't"

Chase Rice, Sugarland, Kacey Musgraves, Jamey Johnson

Dutchess County Fair, 8/26/16. My friend Jess.

"Life Goes On" -

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Breaking a 10-year solo hiatus, Bruno Mars just released new album The Romantic! Recapping his 15+ years music career, we explore the different styles he's done. Hear my critique comparing Bruno's discography, and 2026 plans.

Romantic Radio - synopsis and rerun schedule
iHeartRadio's Love Songs
Promo / livestream clip

Mentioned Media: R&B groups: The Main Ingredient, The O'Jays, The Stylistics
The Police - "Roxanne" (1979)
Santana - "Oyo Come Va" (1970)

SNL skit: Bruno Mars sings for Pandora (2012)
Hawthorne Radio - Mayer Hawthorne's online radio
The Romantic Tour
Record Store Day's 2026 Brand Ambassador

You may also like my Music Notes with Jess episodes: Bruno Mars Top 10, Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem', Mayer Hawthorne Top 10

Music Media Review: Grammys 2026 Predictions, Super Bowl Latin Halftimes, 2016 Lo

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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 2025

Other 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)

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Happy Valentine's Day! A popular theme has trended since New Years', the year 2016! Let's replay our favorite love songs!

Playlist:“Make Me Like You” - Gwen Stefani; “Cake By The Ocean” - DNCE “PILLOWTALK” - Zayn; “Company” - Justin Bieber; “Love On The Brain” - Rihanna
“Into You” - Ariana Grande; “Don’t Let Me Down” - The Chainsmokers ft. Daya
“Lush Life” - Zara Larsson; “This Town” - Niall Horan
“Love On The Weekend” - John Mayer

Deep Cuts :"T-Shirt"/ "Star of the Show" - Thomas Rhett
Man About Town - Mayer Hawthorne; "The Sound" / "Somebody Else" - The 1975
"Without a Fight" - Brad Paisley & Demi Lovato
"Keep You In Mind" - Guordan Banks; "Give It Up" - Na

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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 Estefan

XXXIII: (1999) - Gloria Estefan

XXXIV: (2000) - actor Edward James Olmos; singers: Christina Aguilera & Enrique Iglesias

LIV: (2020) - Shakira, Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, J Balvin, Emme Muñiz

Mentioned Media:
Selena biopic (1997) - starring Jennifer Lopez & Edward James Olmos
Mulan (1998) / Tarzan (1999)

"MIA" - Bad Bunny joining Jimmy Fallon & The Roots (2019)

Manningcast / Fox NFL Sunday
Netflix Christmas Halftime Shows: Beyoncè (2024), Snoop Dogg (2026)

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The 68th ceremony is airing 2/1 on CBS and Paramount+ . 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: 3:30pm/e on YouTube.
Grammys full ballot

Predicted categories: Best Contemporary Country Album; Best New Artist; Song of the Year; Record of the Year; Best Pop Vocal Album; Album of the Year

Grammys 2026 Nominees Playlist; Katseye's Gap ad; "Like I Love You" - Justin Timberlake (2003)

You may also like these Music Notes with Jess episodes: Global Citizen Festival 2024; Grammys 2025; Lola Young; MTV Adds Country & CBS to VMAs; VMAs 2025; Buckingham Nicks' & Miley Cyrus' "Secrets"; Leon Thomas; Olivia Dean; Jingle Ball; Top 40 Songs of 2025 (Part 1); Part 2

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