Music Media Review

ARTEMIS II  is NASA's latest successful moon voyage. The whole world welcomed the positive distraction, and uniting peacefully. A highlight for space travel and 2026, I was inspired curating this themed playlist adding in the fun. 

ARTEMIS II Wake Up Playlist

Episode Playlist:
“Space Oddity” - David Bowie (1969)
“Fly Me to the Moon” - Frank Sinatra (1967)
“Man on the Moon” - R.E.M. (1992)
“Rocket Man” - Elton John (1972)
“Moonlight Sonata” - Beethoven (1803, 1830)
“Walking On the Moon” - The Police (1979)
“Don’t Stop Me Now” - Queen (1977)
“Levitating” - Dua Lipa (2020)
“Stars Wars (Main Title)" - John Williams (1977)
“Star Wars/Cantina Band" - Meco (1977)

Mentioned Media: 2001: A Space Odyssey, "Tebowie" - Jimmy Fallon (2012), Man on the Moon, Rocketman, "Cold Heart”, Bohemian Rhapsody, Brian May, Music by John Williams

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

Four promo singles later, Ella Langley's Dandelion album is out! Her humble growth inspired its conception, especially with current country/pop #1 "Choosin' Texas". Will the record withstand same longevity like the top hit? I overview the singles' beforehand success, then summarize rest of the tracks' themes. 

I recommend hearing Episode 4 and Episode 6 to preview this new one. 

Dandelion's promo singles: "Choosin' Texas", "Be Her", "Dandelion", "Loving Life Again"

Miranda Lambert discography

Joybeth Taylor's songwriting credits

Laura Veltz's songwriting credits

Jake Worthington's music

ACM nominations

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

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 (1968), "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

Celebrating the 20th anniversary since Disney Channel aired Hannah Montana, Disney+ filmed a reunion documentary, and iHeartRadio Music Awards gave Miley Cyrus an Innovator award. Growing up publicly and personally, she's lucky maintaining self-control living a wild life, and shaping her pop music career. Looking back, I countdown 10 solo hits I recommend. 

Miley Cyrus Top 10:
10. “II Most Wanted” - Beyoncé (2024); live
9. “Can’t Be Tamed” (2010)
8. “Slide Away” (2019)
7. “Used to Be Young” (2023)
6. “We Can’t Stop” (2013)
5. “Midnight Sky” (2020)
4. “Party in the USA” (2009)
3. “Wrecking Ball” (2013)
2. “Flowers” (2023)
1. “The Climb” (2009)

Mentioned Media: COWBOY CARTER; "Just Stand Up!" (Single); Deborah Harry (Blondie); "Edge of Seventeen"; "It's My Party"; Jessie J; "Nothing Compares 2 U"; "I Will Survive"; "Achy Breaky Heart"; "Old Town Road (Remix)"; Dolly & Miley's "Wrecking Ball" duet

"Come Get It Bae” - Pharrell Williams
"Adore You"; “The Big Bang”

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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 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 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

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 discography

Hits: "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 Johnson

Dutchess 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)

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Theme 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 schedule
iHeartRadio's Love Songs Channel
Promo short video/ 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 mixes

The Romantic Tour's schedule

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 episodes: Grammys 2026 Predictions, Super Bowl Latin Halftime Shows, 2016 Love Songs Playlist

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Theme 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 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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Theme 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 Urban

No Doubt's Vegas Residency @ Sphere 
"Kissing Strangers" - DNCE feat. Nicki Minaj (2017)
Grease Live!

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