A Conversation with Jonathan Estabrooks

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One voice that you need to keep an ear out for is Jonathan Estabrooks. The Ottawa, Canada singer trained in opera and mastered multiple musical genres including classical and popular music. He also performed in front of former President Bill Clinton, the Prime Minister of Canada and members of the […]

Shakira performs as “The Voice” reveals its Top 10

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the Top 12 took the stage to prove why they have some of the best voices in the country! While some rose to the challenge (Josh Kaufman, Tess Boyer and Sisaundra Lewis), others succumbed to the pressure (Delvin Choice). However, one contestant proved that she has an impeccable […]

New Music Releases: Week of April 21, 2014

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This week’s New Music Releases showcases a whole lot of alternative with sprinkles of Hip-hop and the Boss. Savages by Breathe Carolina The fourth studio album from the Denver, Colorado band marks a new chapter in Breathe Carolina’s eight years in the industry. This album marks the “final appearance” of founding […]

Teams Blake, Shakira & Usher bring it for “The Voice: Season Six” live shows

  By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This is it! After weeks of Blind Auditions and never-ending Battle Rounds, we have reached the Live Shows! Each artist had one chance to impress America tonight! Whoever are the Bottom Three artists on tomorrow’s night’s results show will have to sing again for America’s Save! Which artists pleased their […]

Young Cora returns on “Once Upon A Time”

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For the past couple of weeks, Zelena (Rebecca Mader) has made her presence known throughout Storybrooke. The Wicked Witch of the West (WWW) claimed that she is Cora’s daughter and Regina’s half-sister. Zelena also vowed to take everything away from Regina and grab her rightful place as Cora’s favorite daughter and […]

Jake’s Take On…The Voice: Season Six-Top 12

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Rejoice Voice fans! The Live Rounds begin Monday! Before the 12 remaining artists hit the stage and fight to inherit Tessanne Chin’s crown and sash, here are my rankings on all of the teams and which artist is their team’s VIS (Very Important Singer).   Team Blake (Audra McLaughlin, Jake Worthington […]

The Five Question Challenge with Tan

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Rising vocalist Tan is the latest artist to tackle The Five Question Challenge! Born in Penang, Malaysia, Tan began his musical journey by appearing on the first season of Astro Kid’s Talent Quest (the country’s equivalent of Star Search). With stars in his eyes and a huge leap of faith, he […]

“American Idol XIII” eliminated…(Spoiler Warning)

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last night, the Top Seven sang songs that their competitors picked for them! While some of the contestants continued to branch out from the pack, others showcased that they could be in danger of leaving the show. In addition, former X Factor USA judge Demi Lovato and FOX NFL Sunday co-host […]

“American Idol XIII”: The Top Seven pick songs for each other!

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com For the first time in the show’s history, the Top Seven picked songs for their competitors to sing! It would have been interesting to have this theme in earlier seasons…just imagine if Bo Bice, Adam Lambert and Haley Reinhart had the opportunity to pick songs for Carrie Underwood, Kris Allen and […]

The Five Question Challenge with Girl on Fire

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This band is on fire! Girl on Fire is a hot alternative rock band based out of Seattle. Since their start in 2009, bandmates Austin Held, Nick McMahan, Nicholas Wiggins, Josh Mouser and Harry McDonald, have elevated their sound to perfection. Since the release of their debut album, Not Broken, the […]

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