Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Maya Kuriel

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Maya Kuriel as a guest to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Born and raised in Seattle, Maya is now based in Los Angeles, a first-generation Korean American artist redefining the landscape of pop music. She’s a sonic architect crafting a world where eerie […]

Jake’s Take’s Podcast: The Empty Pockets

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome The Empty Pockets to the Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Guitarist and vocalist Josh Solomon, keyboardist and vocalist Erika Brett, bassist and vocalist Nate Bellon, and drummer Adam Balasco make up the Chicago-based band line-up. They ignite a bright flame of their own by […]

Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of May 23, 2025

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews! We got a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party! 7 Piano Sketches by Andre 3000 In 2023, rapper Andre 3000 surprised the music world by releasing his first solo studio album, New Blue Sun. The […]

Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Tim Johnson, Jr.

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com A Note from Jacob: In this interview, Tim discussed appearing on disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs’s The Four: Battle for Stardom. If you and anyone you know have suffered from any sexual assault, please call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.  It is a privilege to welcome Tim Johnson, Jr., to The […]

Jake’s Take’s Podcast: Victor Ray

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome international recording artist Victor Ray to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  Born in Uganda and raised in Newcastle, England, Victor started busking in high school and soon began writing songs rooted in his autobiographical yet resonant storytelling. Over the years, he’s amassed a global following […]

Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of April 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!     “HOROSCOPE” by Jon Bellion & Pharrell Williams Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Jon Bellion will release his third studio album, Father Figure, in early Summer 2025. His latest single, “HOROSCOPE,” is […]

Jake’s Take Podcast: Davis Mallory Returns!

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome back singer-songwriter and DJ Davis Mallory to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast!   Davis grew up singing in his church choir in Georgia and found his calling in creating music. He moved to New York City, where he studied at the Dubspot School […]

Jake’s Take’s New Music Reviews: Week of April 11, 2025

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com   Happy New Music Friday! We have a lot of new music to unpack, so let’s start this party!   Who Believes in Angels? By Elton John & Brandi Carlile Sir Elton John released the second collaborative album of his career with longtime friend and music legend in the making, Brandi […]

Jake’s Take Podcast: Jeff Michaels

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome singer, musician, and author Jeff Michaels to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Whether his music is being played during some of television’s most popular reality shows or inspiring people in the aftermath of Boston’s worst terrorist attack, he has entertained fans with thought-provoking […]

Jake’s Take Podcast: Annabel Gutherz Returns!

By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Annabel Gutherz back to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Hailing from Montreal, Canada, Annabel has a gift for crafting timeless music that speaks to the universal human experience. Her signature style—marked by poignant storytelling, honeyed melodies, and captivating vocals—takes listeners on a […]

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