By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy New Music Friday! We got some new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! Don’t Click Play by Ava Max Ava Max is back with her third studio album, Don’t Click Play. The “Kings & Queens” performer teamed up with pop music heavyweights Delacey, Jason Evigan, Joshua Coleman, Melanie […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Laura Bryna Returns!
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I am delighted to welcome back singer-songwriter Laura Bryna to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. The Nashville-based country rock artist continues her rise as one of the most exciting voices in today’s music scene. Known for her powerhouse vocals, larger-than-life presence, and raw, emotional storytelling, Laura blends bold country […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of August 22, 2025
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Happy New Music Friday, everyone! We got a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! STAR LINE by Chance the Rapper Chance the Rapper released his second album, STAR LINE. The Chicago native’s latest project draws inspiration from his travels to Ghana and Jamaica, as well […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Nadia Younes
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Nadia Younes to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Nadia is an independent recording artist, songwriter, and dancer from Saratoga, CA. Before stepping into pop and R&B, Nadia studied classical music and performed in Operas and musical theatre while also training in ballet […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of August 8, 2025
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! “Heaven On Their Minds” by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber & Adam Lambert Recently, Adam Lambert played the iconic role of Judas in the Hollywood Bowl production of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of July 25, 2025
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! SWAG by Justin Bieber Over the past few years, Justin Bieber’s personal life has been the focus of tabloid headlines. Now, the “Anyone” singer-songwriter has released his seventh studio album, SWAG. His […]
Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Michael Lazar
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome singer-songwriter Michael Lazar to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Michael is a Miami-based singer-songwriter whose music blends pop, theater, and poetry into something deeply personal. His critically acclaimed debut album, 51/49, chronicled an 18-year journey through grief, reinvention, and healing – an autobiographical […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of June 27, 2025
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the first Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s New Music Reviews of Summer 2025! We got a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! American Heart by Benson Boone American Idol dropout Benson Boone became one of the hottest pop-rock artists after his breakout single, […]
Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of June 13, 2025
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to our last Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar’s New Music Reviews of Spring 2025! We got a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! I Forgive You by Cynthia Erivo Multi-award-winning recording artist and performer Cynthia Erivo dropped her sophomore solo studio album, I Forgive […]








