By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome singer Peter Hollens to Jake’s Take! The Sony Music Masterworks artist first captured the attention of the nation when he appeared as a soloist for the University of Oregon’s male a cappella group On The Rocks on the sophomore season of NBC’s The Sing-Off. After […]
New Music Releases: Week of March 9, 2015
March 10, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week’s highlights include two queens (one pop and one county), Pentatonix’s go-to celloboxer and new releases from your favorite Reality TV alums! Also, I take a look at a couple of new artists that are really going to shake up the […]
Jake’s Take On: “We Are The World”-The 30th Anniversary
March 7, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is hard to believe that “We Are The World” turns 30 years old today! This 1985 anthem has played a huge role in encouraging others around the world to help those in need. So how did this project come about? According to The New York Times, entertainment icon Harry Belafonte […]
New Music Releases: Week of March 2, 2015
March 3, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Hello everyone! Hopefully winter will “Let It Go” with its icy grip and give us some springtime weather soon. While you go look for your blankets, hats and cocoa glasses, you should listen to some of this week’s featured artists! Piece by Piece by Kelly Clarkson It is hard to believe […]
A Conversation with Wendy Starland
March 1, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to welcome Wendy Starland to Jake’s Take! This impeccable singer-songwriter has accumulated an impressive resume throughout her career. VH1’s “Best Emerging Artist” recorded music with Snoop Dogg, Moby, Lil Wayne, the Wu Tang Clan and the Black Eyed Peas’ Apl.de.Ap, opened for Sheryl Crow and Jack White, […]
New Music Releases: Week of February 22, 2015
February 24, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week, several familiar faces dropped new tunes and I will introduce you to a band that you need to keep your eyes on. First Kiss by Kid Rock Kid Rock recently dropped his tenth studio album! The passionate Detroit rocker […]
The Five Question Challenge with Mackenzie Dayle
February 22, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome Mackenzie Dayle to Jake’s Take. This Canadian rising star caught my attention through her YouTube videos. Her impeccable covers of “Roar,” “Skyfall” and “Stay” gave me chills and her vocals are unbelievably amazing. As an artist, Mackenzie has made it her mission to help out […]
New Music Releases: Week of February 16, 2015
February 17, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week, I am taking an in-depth look from the latest new music from Top 40 favorites and a couple of potential candidates to be 2015’s Breakout Star. Smoke + Mirrors by Imagine Dragons Three years ago, a Las Vegas rock […]
An all-star group of musicians help the Grammys celebrate Stevie Wonder
February 16, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of my all-time favorite singer-songwriters is music legend Stevie Wonder. The Motown icon has released over 23 studio albums, 10 number one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and won over 25 Grammy Awards in his six decades in the recording industry. Tonight, several generations of artists came together to […]
New Music Releases: Week of February 9, 2015
February 10, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Did everyone enjoy the Grammys? While Sam Smith is still taking his victory lap for his four wins, New Music Releases marches forward with artists who might just shake things up at the 2016 Grammy Awards. Face the Fire by Michelle Chamuel One of Jake’s Take’s favorite Voice alums has […]
