By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One of rock’s greatest voices has lost his private battle with cancer. Multiple news outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, NBC, The New York Times & TIME have reported that David Bowie passed away at the age of 69-years-old surrounded by his family. Since a very young age, Mr. Bowie was […]
New Music Releases: Week of January 4, 2016
January 8, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the first New Music Releases of 2016! Let’s get things started. Wildfire by Rachel Platten Rachel Platten broke out last year with her hit track: “Fight Song.” Now, Ms. Platten released her first studio album with her new record label: Columbia Records. Ms. Platten’s superb songwriting skills was highlighted […]
Jake’s Take-The 30 Greatest Talents that “American Idol” Discovered-Part One
January 2, 2016 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com In four days, American Idol will air its final auditions! I have watched Idol since Season Two (2003) and professionally reviewed the show since Season 11 (2012) and one thing that keeps me coming back to the FOX singing competition is the show’s ability to transform ordinary people into household names […]
A Conversation with Ryan Shupe
December 23, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com It is a privilege to welcome Ryan Shupe to Jake’s Take! This virtuoso musician is a fifth generation fiddler and mastered the acoustic and electric guitars and can play a mean mandolin. In addition to his accomplishments in music, Ryan started touring when he was just 10-years-old, which lead him to […]
Jake’s Take: Top 40-Songs of the Year (2015 Edition)-Part Four
December 19, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Missed part three of the countdown? Click here! This is it! Here are the 10 best songs of 2015! 10. 5 Seconds of Summer: “Hey Everybody!” 5 Seconds of Summer kicks off the final part of our countdown! The Australian pop punk band had an incredible year thanks to the release […]
Jake’s Take: Top 40-Songs of the Year (2015 Edition)-Part Three
December 15, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Missed Part Two of my countdown? Click here! The countdown pushes forward! Did your favorite songs make the cut? 20. Sam Smith: “Writing’s On The Wall” Earlier this year, Sam Smith joined Dame Shirley Bassey, Madonna, Duran Duran, Chris Cornell, Sir Paul McCartney, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight and Adele in a […]
Jake’s Take: Top 40-Songs of the Year (2015 Edition): Part Two
December 13, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com If you missed part one, click here. The countdown continues! Read on to find out which music legends, rising stars, bands and Reality TV alums made it part two of my countdown. 30. Don Henley: “Take A Picture of This” Earlier this year, music icon Don Henley released his first solo […]
Jake’s Take: Top 40 Songs of the Year (the 2015 Edition)-Part One
December 11, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Christmas is just two weeks away and New Year’s Eve is just around the corner! You know what that means? 2015 is coming to a close! Throughout the holiday season, I have been counting down the Best of 2015 in both Reality TV and music. Today, Jake’s Take is revealing part […]
Jake’s Take: Best Albums of 2015-Part Three
December 9, 2015 By
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com If you missed part two, click here: https://www.jakes-take.com/2015/12/jakes-take-best-albums-of-2015-part-two/ This is it! Here are the five best albums of 2015! 5. Piece by Piece by Kelly Clarkson I am so glad that the Grammys showed Kelly Clarkson love for this impeccable pop album. Her seventh studio album is up for the […]
