By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Singer-songwriter Daniel Sobrino is the latest artist to tackle The Five Question Challenge! When he was 19-years-old, Mr. Sobrino moved to Los Angeles from Mexico City to pursue his dream of working in the recording industry. Using his musical influences such as Sia, Adele and Coldplay as guides, Mr. Sobrino […]
New Music Releases: Week of December 10, 2013
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to one of the most diverse editions of New Music Releases in Jake’s Take history! Because the Internet by Childish Gambino The second studio album from Community actor and comedian Donald Glover is probably the biggest surprise of the year! Because the Internet gives listeners something that Yeezus and Magna […]
New Music Releases: Week of December 2, 2013
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com The ladies are taking over this week’s edition of New Music Releases! Britney Jean by Britney Spears Britney’s back! Her eighth studio album features an all-star group of collaborators that include will.i.am, T.I., Sia, Katy Perry and David Guetta (who either made vocal cameos or contributed songs or production elements […]
New Music Releases: Week of November 18, 2013
By: Jacob Elyachar Welcome to this week’s edition of New Music Releases! This week, I looked at some of the best artists that got their start on reality TV, an all-star soundtrack from one of the year’s most highly anticipated films and a new single from one of Jake’s Take’s favorite bands. The Voice of […]
New Music Releases-Week of November 11, 2013
By: Jacob Elyachar This addition of New Music Releases focuses on some of my favorite artists and vocalists of all time! In addition, I take a look at rising artists A Great Big World and Drew Six’s new singles! Forte by Forte The Forte Tenors is one of the best vocal groups that have ever […]
Ashton’s October Recap & End of the Year Preview
October was a huge month for Kansas City’s favorite DJ! H&R Block Party: When tax giant H&R Block held their national conference at the Downtown Marriott in Kansas City, Missouri, the KC-based company brought Ashton to provide the soundtrack to their massive end of conference party. Fair & Fashionable: Sunflower Dermatology hosted their annual Fair […]
New Music Releases: The Singles Edition! (Week of October 28, 2013)
By: Jacob Elyachar The singles are taking over this week’s edition of New Music Releases! Celine Dion and Ne-Yo’s “Incredible” vocal chemistry will satisfy Adult Contemporary radio listeners. (Photo property of Rap-Up) “Incredible” by Celine Dion & Ne-Yo One of my favorite female artists of all-time is Celine Dion. Earlier this month, Ms. Dion previewed […]
The 5 Question Challenge with Bad Wolf’s Kota Wade & Tommy O.
By: Jacob Elyachar Bad Wolf ‘s lead vocalist and pianist Kota Wade and guitarist Tommy O are the latest artists tackling The 5 Question Challenge. Together with their drummer Tim Falco and bassist Alicia Vigil, this Los Angeles-based band successfully merges alternative rock with their love of science fiction, fantasy and steampunk to create a […]
New Music Releases: Week of October 21, 2013
By: Jacob Elyachar The Top 40 invades this week’s edition of New Music Releases! I will take a look at two of the year’s most highly anticipated albums and some of the hottest singles that could rock the airwaves really soon. Prism by Katy Perry The Pop Princess released her third studio album yesterday. […]