By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the final 2014 edition of New Music Releases! This week, several of the biggest names in music have released new material. Hopefully, these tunes might be the soundtrack of not only this year’s holiday parties, but also the 2015 Billboard and radio charts. Rebel Heart (The first six […]
A Tribute to Joe Cocker (1944-2014)
December 22, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Multiple news outlets including ABC News, BBC News, CNN and The New York Times have reported that Joe Cocker has died! The Associated Press released a statement from Mr. Cocker’s London-based agent, Barrie Marshall, that stated that the 70-year-old iconic singer past away today in Colorado after complications from lung cancer. […]
The Five Question Challenge with Practically Einstein
December 19, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome Practically Einstein to Jake’s Take! Brad “Radish” Pugh, Robert “France” Kucynski, Jersey Phil Saraceno and Mark “The General” Kuczysnki comprise this Arlington, Virginia-based band. The band has been quite busy this year! They recently released their latest EP: Love + Hate onto iTunes and ventured […]
Chris Mann & Oleta Adams bring the holidays to Kansas City
December 13, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The holiday spirit is in full swing in Kansas City! Over a thousand people flocked to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts’ Helzberg Hall to welcome home two incomparable local artists: Wichita’s native son and current star of the Phantom of the Opera North America Tour, Chris Mann, and Grammy-nominated […]
A Conversation with Arika Kane
December 12, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome R&B singer-songwriter Arika Kane to Jake’s Take! When I first heard sing her single, “Waiting,” and her tribute to the late Aaliyah’s “Rock the Boat,” I was hypnotized by the BSE Recordings Artist’s beautiful vocals. Ms. Kane’s music has been featured on a plethora […]
The Five Question Challenge with Hurricane Love
December 8, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com When I first heard the Swedish arena pop band Hurricane Love’s latest single, “Nowhere to Go,” I was impressed with the sextet’s fiery sound and superb lyrics. Two years ago, Nina, Rasmus, Johanna, Tobias, Magnus and Robin unleashed their creativity and love of music upon their country and they quickly spread […]
Jake’s Take On…The 2015 Grammy Nominations
December 5, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The Grammys are coming! Every year, the music industry honors the best and brightest with the Grammy Awards. Music icons Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles and Madonna have all made their marks in the business and earned countless […]
New Music Releases: Week of December 1, 2014
December 2, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and is ready for an impeccable holiday season! This week, I looked into some of the biggest albums and hottest singles of winter. Rock or Bust by AC/DC One of the world’s most recognizable rock bands is back! The Australian rock legends AC/DC […]
New Music Releases: Week of November 24, 2014 (Thanksgiving edition)
November 24, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Is your home going to be overrun by relatives this Thanksgiving weekend? Do not worry because this week’s New Music Releases has tunes that satisfy even the pickiest of music listeners! Listen by David Guetta It has been three years since David Guetta released his massive CD: Nothin’ But the […]
Pitbull, Swift & Booties rock the 2014 AMAs!
November 23, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Last year, one of my lifelong dreams came true: attend the American Music Awards! I sat at the top of the Nokia Theatre with my cousin, Mike Elyachar, as we watched the 2013 American Music Awards! I got goose bumps as Justin Timberlake, A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera sang […]
