By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy New Music Friday, Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Family! We got a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! Love is Kind – EP by The Chainsmokers & Oaks Dance pop producers The Chainsmokers reteamed with frequent collaborator Winona Oak (now known as Oaks) for […]
Jake’s Take’s Jewish American Heritage Month – Joanne ‘JBIRD’ Phillips
May 14, 2026 By Leave a Comment
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am very excited to launch a very special series for Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar. May is Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM), which annually celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States. I am honored to welcome my dear friend and mentor, Joanne J-Bird Phillips, […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews – Week of May 1, 2026
April 30, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy New Music Friday! We got a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! It’s Not That Deep (Unless You Want It to Be) by Demi Lovato Demi Lovato released the deluxe edition of her 2025 album, It’s Not That Deep (Unless You Want It to […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Tony Kieraldo
April 27, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Tony Kieraldo to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Tony is a world-renowned pianist, composer, and musical director, known for his work with Postmodern Jukebox, musical director for Celebrate the Beat in Colorado, and a music teaching artist with the National Dance Institute in […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Alvin Garrett
April 23, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alvin Garrett to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, the Grammy-nominated Alvin Garrett is commanding the attention of hearts and minds with his transcendent artistry. With a 25-year career defined by musical brilliance, lyrical depth, and cultural impact, he unveils […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Vi City
April 20, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome Chicago-born producer, rapper, singer, and songwriter Vi City to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. He got his start at the Midwest city’s storied Wild Hundreds, a proving ground that shaped his raw, reflective sound and entrepreneurial mindset. Blending lived truth with elevated ambition, […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of April 17, 2026
April 17, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the second April 2026 edition of Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s New Music Reviews! We got a lot of music to unpack, so let’s start this party! Main Street Country by Disney & Various Artists Disney went country! The Mouse House released a new extended play that took […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast – Sarah Harralson
April 9, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome Sarah Harralson to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Sarah is a Nashville-based country music singer-songwriter known for her honest storytelling, emotional lyrics, and memorable melodies. Music Connection Magazine described her music as “honest, bare-boned recordings that are authentic,” a quality that has helped her build […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Ben Barbic
April 6, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome author and musician Ben Barbic to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. At 5-years-old, Ben was already recording his voice and never stopped. Music gave him peace, a way out of chaos, and a place to build himself. It became his sanctuary early in […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of April 3, 2026
April 3, 2026 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy New Music Friday! We have a lot of music to unpack, so let’s get this party started! Arirang by BTS K-pop powerhouse BTS is back! Arirang, the group’s tenth overall studio album, marks the first time that RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook reunited after […]
