By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a pleasure to introduce you to Lyke Giants! Based out of Tasmania, Australia, James Brewer, Cal and Luke Thomson are an Indie rock trio that has not only captured the attention of not only their homeland, but also fans from across the globe. Since releasing their debut record, Fires […]
A Conversation with the Heydaze
July 9, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I truly enjoy discovering new talent! One band in particular that caught my attention is the Heydaze. Comprised of Jesse Fink, Andrew “Evil” Spelman and Andrew “Good” Underberg, this New York City-based pop rock trio’s impressive songwriting and sound is not only satisfying music lovers, but also media outlets including Good […]
New Music Releases: Week of July 7, 2014
July 8, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! Here is my take on new material from several old favorites and a new artist that will shake up the music world! 1000 Forms of Fear by Sia Sia’s sixth studio album (and first American release) features some undiscovered gems from […]
New Music Releases: Week of June 30, 2014
July 2, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is almost the Fourth of July! With barbecues, pool parties and trips to the lake, you might need some music to spice up your events! Fear not…this latest edition of New Music Releases has just what the doctor order! Paula by Robin Thicke Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” ruled 2013! […]
New Music Releases: Week of June 23, 2014
June 26, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting week of New Music Releases! Before we kick things off…Champs! If you missed my review on Will Champlin’s Borrowing Trouble, click here: https://jakes-take.com/2014/06/jakes-take-onborrowing-trouble-by-will-champlin/ Now without further ado…here are the reviews! x by Ed Sheeran A lot of artists get concerned about if the infamous sophomore slump will […]
Jake’s Take On…The Death of Michael Jackson (Five Years Later)
June 25, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Five years ago, the world lost a music legend! I remember working out on a treadmill at the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park, Kansas, where my brother, Aaron, told me: “I hope that you have a refund for those (This Is It) tickets, Jacob! Michael Jackson died!” I was in […]
Jake’s Take On…”Borrowing Trouble” by Will Champlin
June 21, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com While The Voice may have overtaken American Idol as the United States’ premiere singing competition, the show has struggled to turn their alumni into household names. Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Jordin Sparks and Adam Lambert are among the countless names that roll out of music […]
New Music Releases: Week of June 16, 2014
June 18, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com I hope everyone had a fantastic Father’s Day weekend! This edition of New Music Releases features new material from recording icons Jennifer Lopez and Willie Nelson, rising superstar Sam Smith and hot new singles from some old favorites! A.K.A. by Jennifer Lopez The American Idol judge dropped her tenth studio album […]
New Music Releases: Week of June 8, 2014
June 11, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of New Music Releases! This week, three old friends of Jake’s Take and three Top 40 favorites have released new material! Mikey Wax by Mikey Wax Mikey Wax made his Jake’s Take debut back in December 2011! Since our first interview, the Long Island singer-songwriter has […]
MJ, J.Lo, Miranda and Carrie rock the 2014 Billboard Music Awards
May 18, 2014 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Music’s biggest party of the summer has finally arrived! The 2014 Billboard Music Awards returned to Sin City with a vengeance as its celebrated the best in the Billboard charts. Pitbull recruited both Jennifer Lopez and Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte and they successfully brought the World Cup to the MGM Grand […]
