October was a huge month for Kansas City’s favorite DJ! H&R Block Party: When tax giant H&R Block held their national conference at the Downtown Marriott in Kansas City, Missouri, the KC-based company brought Ashton to provide the soundtrack to their massive end of conference party. Fair & Fashionable: Sunflower Dermatology hosted their annual Fair […]
New Music Releases: The Singles Edition! (Week of October 28, 2013)
October 29, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar The singles are taking over this week’s edition of New Music Releases! Celine Dion and Ne-Yo’s “Incredible” vocal chemistry will satisfy Adult Contemporary radio listeners. (Photo property of Rap-Up) “Incredible” by Celine Dion & Ne-Yo One of my favorite female artists of all-time is Celine Dion. Earlier this month, Ms. Dion previewed […]
The 5 Question Challenge with Bad Wolf’s Kota Wade & Tommy O.
October 24, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Bad Wolf ‘s lead vocalist and pianist Kota Wade and guitarist Tommy O are the latest artists tackling The 5 Question Challenge. Together with their drummer Tim Falco and bassist Alicia Vigil, this Los Angeles-based band successfully merges alternative rock with their love of science fiction, fantasy and steampunk to create a […]
New Music Releases: Week of October 21, 2013
October 22, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar The Top 40 invades this week’s edition of New Music Releases! I will take a look at two of the year’s most highly anticipated albums and some of the hottest singles that could rock the airwaves really soon. Prism by Katy Perry The Pop Princess released her third studio album yesterday. […]
The guys conquer night three of “The Voice: Season Five” Battle Rounds
October 21, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar It’s night three of the Battle Rounds on The Voice! So far, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, CeeLo Green and Christina Aguilera have sent 12 artists to the Knockout Rounds and gave four artists a shot at redemption as Blake stole both Nic Hawk and Briana Cuoco, CeeLo stole Monika Leigh and Christina […]
New Music Releases: Week of October 14, 2013
October 15, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week, I look at new material from music icons Sir Paul McCartney and Willie Nelson and today’s biggest hitmakers: Gavin DeGraw, Justin Bieber and Pentatonix. New by Sir Paul McCartney For his sixteenth studio album, the legendary musician turned to producers Mark […]
New Music Releases: Week of October 7, 2013
October 8, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar This week, I dove into some of the most highly anticipated albums, EPs and singles of the year! Bangerz by Miley Cyrus I thought it was going to be easy to grade Ms. Miley Cyrus’ fourth studio album: Bangerz. There are some intriguing songs that are sprinkled into the album. It seems […]
New Music Releases: Week of October 1, 2013
October 1, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar New Music Releases is back! In this week’s edition, I look at some of the highly anticipated albums and some intriguing singles. The 20/20 Experience: Part II by Justin Timberlake One of the best albums of 2013 was Justin Timberlake’s The 20/20 Experience. That album alone featured so many incredible songs that […]
New Music Releases-Week of September 23, 2013
September 24, 2013 By
By Jacob Elyachar This edition of New Music Releases features a combination of music legends and rising superstars you need in your music library! The Diving Board by Elton John I have been looking forward to this album for two years! Sir Elton’s 30th solo studio album is filled of impeccable musical arrangements, superb lyrics […]
The 5 Question Challenge with Andrew De Leon
September 18, 2013 By
By: Jacob Elyachar Jake’s Take is very happy to welcome back Andrew De Leon! He will be taking on The 5 Question Challenge! Singer Andrew De Leon gained notoriety after his surprising audition on America’s Got Talent last year. Recently, Andrew released his debut album: Black Lights on iTunes. This 12-track CD features a diverse […]
