Episode 93 · · 07:24
In this week's episode, I highlight a song from my "50 Songs in 50 Weeks" series, influenced by the gloomy sounds of Nirvana's unplugged performance of "Something In The Way."
Episode 92 · · 31:16
In this podcast episode, Mike McClellan and I get together and collaborate on a song. We use the "track and hook" method, which is an approach to songwriting and production used exte...
Episode 91 · · 08:14
This is a love song I wrote for my wife and put on my latest album, Good Grief. Influenced by The Lumineers. Visit jakehaws.com for lyrics and more info.
Episode 90 · · 06:30
This week, I'm sharing an acoustic cover I recently recorded of the Frank Ocean song, "Thinkin Bout You."
Episode 89 · · 11:58
For this episode, I break apart a modern disco song I recently collaborated on with Dawn Red Sun. The sound is influenced by Leon Bridges' tune, "You Don't Know." For lyrics and mor...
Episode 88 · · 05:04
In this episode, I share a mellow indie rock instrumental used for podcast theme music. Visit jakehaws.com for more info.
Episode 87 · · 14:56
For this episode, I break apart a recent song of mine called, "The Last Waltz," which is influenced by Arcade Fire. Visit jakehaws.com for details and more episode.
Episode 86 · · 06:17
This week on the podcast, I break apart a haunting piano ballad influenced by Wilco. Visit jakehaws.com for lyrics and more info.
Episode 85 · · 14:20
This episode, I break apart an original spacey piano rock song called "Only In Your Head," which is from my recently released album, "Good Grief." Influenced by The Walkmen and Radio...
Episode 84 · · 50:30
In this episode, I'm joined by film composer Joshua Sohn. We talk about his career, play some of his compositions and create a song together, which ends up being a homage to Queen.
Episode 83 · · 03:45
Here's a gritty blues rock song I recently submitted for a car commercial. It's got stomps, claps, distorted guitar, bass, cymbals, hi-hats, and organ. Hopefully it has the type of t...
Episode 82 · · 14:44
This week I'm breaking apart a song from my new album called, "Invisible." It's influenced by Ben Folds, Coldplay, Slowreader and The Flaming Lips. Visit jakehaws.com for lyrics and...
Episode 81 · · 09:43
My family has a tradition of recording Christmas songs every year. I thought I would share with you the three songs we did this year; White Christmas, We Wish You a Merry Christmas a...
Episode 80 · · 18:10
This week as the year wraps up, I'm sharing my favorite albums from 2018. There was a lot of great records that came out and I honestly had a hard time narrowing it down to just ten ...
Episode 79 · · 52:41
So you may have noticed it's been a few months since I've put an episode out and there's good reason for that: I've been finishing my album! And now the long awaited day has come tha...
Episode 78 · · 12:56
This week on the podcast, I break apart a brand new song I recently wrote and recorded called "Moving On." This is my best attempt at making a radio friendly pop song, influenced by ...
Episode 77 · · 19:14
I recently went on an awesome trip to Nashville for the first time, including a stop in Memphis. I talk about, among other things, our visit to the Bluebird Cafe, the Grand Ole Opry,...
Episode 76 · · 10:18
This week, I'm featuring a brand new song I just recorded called "Little Bird," which will be on my new album coming out this October. This song was influenced by a San Francisco ban...
Episode 75 · · 57:30
This episode, I'm joined by music therapist, Emily Sanderson. She performs a few tunes and talks about her career in providing therapy through writing songs and performing music with...
Episode 74 · · 46:23
This episode, I'm joined by local blues legend, Brother Chunky. He plays a few tunes, then we talk about how he got started making music, the ups and downs of playing in a band and r...
Episode 73 · · 06:09
For this week's episode, I'm sharing a cover I recently recorded of Neil Young's song, Harvest Moon, which I'll be performing at a wedding later this summer. Visit jakehaws.com for ...
Episode 72 · · 09:47
This episode, I break apart an old, slow song I wrote influenced by the indie band Low. Visit jakehaws.com for more episode and music.
Episode 71 · · 35:35
I'm joined this episode by singer/songwriter, Kimberly Knighton. We talk about how she got started playing music, including taking songwriting classes, her time in Nashville and find...
Episode 70 · · 38:33
This podcast, I'm joined by Severin Bozung of Seve Vs. Evan. We challenged ourselves to write a song about being picked last in gym class. We ended up with a fun synth-pop tune calle...
Episode 69 · · 31:11
In this episode, I'm joined by singer/songwriter Iris (aka Britney Holman). We talk about how got started making music, her time recording in Nashville and hearing her song at a Vict...
Episode 68 · · 41:08
For this week's episode, I'm joined by Tom Brinton. We challenged ourselves to "write a song about another band." We ended writing a song about the first time Tom heard The Strokes a...
Episode 67 · · 10:47
For this week's episode, I break apart a brand new song I just recorded called "Flawed," which will be on my new album coming out later this year. Visit jakehaws.com for lyrics and ...
Episode 66 · · 06:52
Today’s episode is about a song I wrote back in high school called "Based On a True Story." It's influenced by a Radiohead tune, "Bulletproof... I Wish I Was" from their album, The B...
Episode 65 · · 01:07:33
I'm joined by professional guitarist and friend, Mike Fjerstad. We challenged ourselves to "write a song based on an abbreviation." We chose "BRB" and came up with an epic story abou...
Episode 64 · · 07:14
This one is an oldie written during high school. At the time, I was digging the mandolin sounds on R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion" so I tried to use that as a template. Visit jakehaws...