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
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 […]
New Music Releases: Week of May 13, 2014
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Releases! This week, four of the biggest albums this year dropped, two of The Voice’s favorite family members debuted new singles and I review a single from a band that is going to top the charts! Xscape by Michael Jackson One of the […]
Jake’s Take On…. Dolly Parton’s “Blue Smoke”
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Country music icon Dolly Parton is back with her first studio album in three years! Blue Smoke, Ms. Parton’s 42nd studio album, reflects on her nearly 60 years in the recording industry. “I wanted to do an album that showcases all the colors of my career,” said Dolly Parton. “I have […]
The Five Question Challenge with Ronny Morris
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Ronny Morris is the latest artist to tackle The Five Question Challenge! The Danish singer-songwriter grew up outside of Copenhagen and began his fascination with music at a very early age. From there, his musical journey took him all around the world as he recorded and produced his debut album, Sweet […]
New Music Releases-Week of May 5, 2014
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com New Music Releases is back with some of Jake’s Take’s favorite artists! Corazon by Santana Corazon marks Santana’s 22nd studio album! I am so happy that they stuck with their Latin rock roots. Between the impeccable guest artists (Gloria Estefan, Juanes, Miguel, Pitbull and Ziggy Marley) to the outstanding arrangements featuring […]
New Music Releases: Week of April 28, 2014
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This week’s New Music Releases will make you rock out in your office, gym or home! Ready, Steady, Go! By Drake Bell Drake Bell’s third studio album pays tribute to several of the former Nickelodeon (and current Ultimate Spider-Man) star’s biggest inspirations. Drake successfully rejuvenated his musical career with his infectious […]
A Conversation with Jonathan Estabrooks
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com One voice that you need to keep an ear out for is Jonathan Estabrooks. The Ottawa, Canada singer trained in opera and mastered multiple musical genres including classical and popular music. He also performed in front of former President Bill Clinton, the Prime Minister of Canada and members of the […]
New Music Releases: Week of April 21, 2014
By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com This week’s New Music Releases showcases a whole lot of alternative with sprinkles of Hip-hop and the Boss. Savages by Breathe Carolina The fourth studio album from the Denver, Colorado band marks a new chapter in Breathe Carolina’s eight years in the industry. This album marks the “final appearance” of founding […]