By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to this week’s New Music Releases! Mandatory Fun by “Weird Al” Yankovic Since the early 1980s, comedian-singer “Weird Al” Yankovic produced multiple parody albums! For Mandatory Fun, Mr. Yankovic turned the songs of Iggy Azalea, Lorde, Robin Thicke and Green Day on their heads into spectacular tunes that will make […]
The Five Question Challenge with Lyke Giants
July 14, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to introduce you to Lyke Giants! Based out of Tasmania, Australia, James Brewer, Cal and Luke Thomson are an Indie rock trio that has not only captured the attention of not only their homeland, but also fans from across the globe. Since releasing their debut record, Fires […]
Duel of the “Rising Stars”
July 13, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Tonight, Rising Star started a new round! In order to make it to the Quarter-Finals, each artist must face the dreaded duels round! Like The Voice’s Battle Rounds, two artists will receive advice from the show’s panel of experts (Brad Paisley, Kesha and Ludacris) and must receive from voters. Who […]
Batman 75: The Essential Batman Stories
July 13, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com My celebration of the Caped Crusader’s 75th Birthday continues with a look back at the most crucial stories in Batman history. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (February to June 1986) Imagine a world where chaos rules and some of our greatest champions have disappeared into the shadows. Frank Miller and Klaus […]
Jake’s Take stands with Israel
July 12, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Almost two months ago, I visited the Holy Land for the second time in my life with Yael Adventures: Birthright Israel! I traveled across Israel with an incredible group of people and made lasting memories that I will always treasure. However, my heart broke when countless media outlets reported the kidnappings […]
Jake’s Take On…Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
July 12, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Warning! Spoilers are ahead! In all honesty, the last movie I saw this year was Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier! It conquered the Box Office as it earned over $710,000,000! One movie that hopes to do it is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. The second prequel of the […]
Jake’s Take On…Rosie rejoining “The View”
July 10, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It’s official! Rosie O’Donnell will be returning to The View this fall! Multiple media outlets including Entertainment Weekly, Parade & ABC News reported that Ms. O’Donnell would join Whoopi Goldberg at the desk. I, for one, am very excited to have the six-time Emmy-winning talk show host back on the show! […]
A Conversation with the Heydaze
July 9, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I truly enjoy discovering new talent! One band in particular that caught my attention is the Heydaze. Comprised of Jesse Fink, Andrew “Evil” Spelman and Andrew “Good” Underberg, this New York City-based pop rock trio’s impressive songwriting and sound is not only satisfying music lovers, but also media outlets including Good […]
Jake’s Take On…The 20 Best Acts on “AGT: Season Nine”: Part Two
July 8, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Missed the first part of the 20 Best Acts on “America’s Got Talent”? Read it here: https://www.jakes-take.com/2014/07/jakes-take-onthe-20-best-acts-on-agt-season-nine-part-one/ America’s Got Talent is having one of its best seasons in years! Here are several more acts that you should keep your eyes on during the upcoming Bootcamp stage of the competition. Emil & […]
New Music Releases: Week of July 7, 2014
July 8, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! Here is my take on new material from several old favorites and a new artist that will shake up the music world! 1000 Forms of Fear by Sia Sia’s sixth studio album (and first American release) features some undiscovered gems from […]
