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Nocturnal Notes

Nocturnal Notes

By: Sydney Dominguez
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Nocturnal Notes is a music-focused pop culture podcast hosted by Sydney Dominguez, offering deep lyrical analysis, thoughtful song reviews, and personal insights into favorite pop tracks. In addition to pop music, the podcast also occasionally reviews musical theater, exploring the emotional depth and storytelling in these iconic performances. Set against a dreamy, galaxy-inspired backdrop, it explores the emotional and cultural impact of music, helping listeners navigate life’s ups and downs through the power of song. Through insightful breakdowns, this podcast uncovers the stories and emotions woven into popular everyday tracks. With a pink neon bat as the logo, Nocturnal Notes invites you to explore the hidden stories behind the music, all under the glow of a starry, late-night atmosphere. 🌙🎶🦇

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Sydney Dominguez
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  • Songs Written About Taylor Swift – Part 2 👀
    Jun 20 2025

    We’re back at it with Part 2 of our deep dive into the songs written by the Taylor Swift! From exes to enemies, we’re talking about Kanye West, Calvin Harris, Charli XCX, Matty Healy, and more! Whether it’s a longing love song or straight-up shade, these songs reveal a lot about how others have processed their connections with Taylor. Get ready for another lyrical analysis, juicy pop culture context, and a little Swiftie investigation. 👀💔✨

    Perfect for fans of drama, deep cuts, and decoding the music behind the headlines. Tap play now on Nocturnal Notes! 🌙🎧

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    👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more, and give my podcast 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Tell me what you songs you think are 100% about Taylor Swift in the comments below! 💬✨

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    Time Stamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:35 - I hate Kanye West

    02:43 - Ole by John Newman and Calvin Harris

    07:36 - My Way by Calvin Harris

    09:00 - Sympathy is a Knife by Charli XCX / Best song ever created

    17:33 - Country Star by Tom Odell

    20:54 - Olivia Rodrgio? Nah

    25:33 - She's American by The 1975

    27:21 - Roadkill by The 1975

    29:17 - All I Need To Hear by The 1975

    33:25 - About You by The 1975

    36:25 - We Did It Joe :')/ Outro

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    🎧 Listen to Nocturnal Notes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/79xapxn0OkBYBF5TBT21ge

    🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nocturnal-notes/id1806663018

    📸 Follow me on Instagram: @nocturnalnotespodcast

    👉 Follow me on TikTok: @nocturnalnotespodcast

    📩 Interested in working together? Reach out: nocturnalnotespodcast@gmail.com 🌙✨

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    38 mins
  • Songs Written About Taylor Swift – Part 1 👀
    Jun 6 2025

    Everyone knows the songs Taylor Swift has written about her exes… but what about the ones written ABOUT her? 👀 In this episode of Nocturnal Notes, we dive into the breakup ballads, shady lyrics, and heartfelt confessions penned by Taylor's famous exes and fellow musicians. From John Mayer to Owl City to Katy Perry, we’re looking at how Taylor became one of pop culture’s most iconic muses—and what their lyrics reveal about her side of the story. 🎶✨

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    👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more, and give my podcast 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Tell me what your favorite "Taylor Inspired" song is comments. 💬✨

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    Time Stamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:24 - Housekeeping

    11:51 - What are we talking about today?!

    14:50 - Much Better by The Jonas Brothers

    20:39 - Perfect by One Direction

    23:36 - Ever Since New York by Harry Styles (NOT ABOUT HER!!)

    24:51 - Two Ghosts by Harry Styles

    27:00 - Him by Harry Styles

    30:20 - Paper Doll by John Mayer

    34:15 - Enchanted by Owl City

    37:33 - Swish Swish by Katy Perry

    40:04 - Outro

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    🎧 Listen to Nocturnal Notes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/79xapxn0OkBYBF5TBT21ge

    🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nocturnal-notes/id1806663018

    📸 Follow me on Instagram: @nocturnalnotespodcast

    👉 Follow me on TikTok: @nocturnalnotespodcast

    📩 Interested in working together? Reach out: nocturnalnotespodcast@gmail.com 🌙✨

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    41 mins
  • How Katy Perry Lost Me as a Fan: An Essay from a Former KatyCat
    May 9 2025

    Sooooo once upon a time, I was obsessed with Katy Perry. From collecting every photo and memorizing her Teenage Dream era, to seeing her live in front row seats and even at her Vegas residency, I was a full-on KatyCat. Her quirky personality, camp visuals, and record-breaking pop hits like “Firework” and “California Gurls” made her feel like the underdog who made it. But things have changed....😭


    In this episode, I unpack how Katy Perry lost me—and a lot of other fans. 💔 From baffling lyrics and questionable visuals on her new album 143, to working with Dr. Luke and the odd AI-infused “Lifetimes” tour (which might be struggling to sell tickets…), we explore the missteps and image shifts that feel disconnected from the icon she once was.


    Let’s talk about it in this weeks episode of Nocturnal Notes with Sydney. 🎧

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    📸 Follow me on Instagram: @nocturnalnotespodcast

    👉 Follow me on TikTok: @nocturnalnotespodcast

    📩 Interested in working together? Reach out: nocturnalnotespodcast@gmail.com 🌙✨

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    44 mins

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