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Song "Reminders" (Influenced by Nirvana Unplugged)

Song "Reminders" (Influenced by Nirvana Unplugged)

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."

Mike McClellan and I Make A Modern Dance Pop Song

Mike McClellan and I Make A Modern Dance Pop Song

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...

Song "Brand New Life" (Influenced by The Lumineers)

Song "Brand New Life" (Influenced by The Lumineers)

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.

Song "Thinkin Bout You" (Frank Ocean Cover)

Song "Thinkin Bout You" (Frank Ocean Cover)

Episode 90 · · 06:30

This week, I'm sharing an acoustic cover I recently recorded of the Frank Ocean song, "Thinkin Bout You."

Dawn Red Sun and I Make A Modern Disco Song

Dawn Red Sun and I Make A Modern Disco Song

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...

Song "Humans" (Mellow Indie Rock Instrumental)

Song "Humans" (Mellow Indie Rock Instrumental)

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.

Song “The Last Waltz” (Influenced by Arcade Fire)

Song “The Last Waltz” (Influenced by Arcade Fire)

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.

Song "Make It Up to You" (Influenced by Wilco)

Song "Make It Up to You" (Influenced by Wilco)

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.

Song "Only In Your Head" (spacey piano rock)

Song "Only In Your Head" (spacey piano rock)

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...

Joshua Sohn and I Make A Homage Song to Queen

Joshua Sohn and I Make A Homage Song to Queen

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. 

"True Grit" (Gritty Blues Rock Song for a Car Commercial)

"True Grit" (Gritty Blues Rock Song for a Car Commercial)

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...

Song "Invisible" (influenced by Ben Folds)

Song "Invisible" (influenced by Ben Folds)

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...

Christmas Music 2018

Christmas Music 2018

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...

Favorite Music of 2018 - Top Ten Albums

Favorite Music of 2018 - Top Ten Albums

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 ...

"Good Grief" Album Listening Party

"Good Grief" Album Listening Party

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...

Song "Moving On" (Influenced by Justin Timberlake)

Song "Moving On" (Influenced by Justin Timberlake)

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 ...

10 Highlights From My Trip to Nashville

10 Highlights From My Trip to Nashville

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,...

Song "Little Bird" (Influenced by The Dodos)

Song "Little Bird" (Influenced by The Dodos)

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...

Emily Sanderson and I Make a Music Therapy Song

Emily Sanderson and I Make a Music Therapy Song

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...

Brother Chunky and I Make a Song About Nashville

Brother Chunky and I Make a Song About Nashville

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...

Song "Harvest Moon" (Neil Young Cover)

Song "Harvest Moon" (Neil Young Cover)

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 ...

Song "Not Aloud" (Influenced by Low)

Song "Not Aloud" (Influenced by Low)

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.

Kimberly Knighton, Singer/Songwriter (Interview/Performance)

Kimberly Knighton, Singer/Songwriter (Interview/Performance)

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...

Severin Bozung and I Make A Song About Being an Underdog

Severin Bozung and I Make A Song About Being an Underdog

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...

Iris (Britney Holman) - Interview and Performance

Iris (Britney Holman) - Interview and Performance

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...

Tom Brinton and I Make A Song The First Time We Heard The Strokes

Tom Brinton and I Make A Song The First Time We Heard The Strokes

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...

Song "Flawed" (New Song)

Song "Flawed" (New Song)

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 ...

Song "Based On A True Story" (Influenced by Radiohead)

Song "Based On A True Story" (Influenced by Radiohead)

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...

Mike Fjerstad and I Write A Sound About A Time Travel Romance

Mike Fjerstad and I Write A Sound About A Time Travel Romance

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...

Song "Night Sky" (Influenced by R.E.M.)

Song "Night Sky" (Influenced by R.E.M.)

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...