Years active 2015–present Genre Alternative/Indie Albums The Valley | Website jakedavisband.com Record label Jake Davis | |
Born July 20, 1992 (age 24)
Santa Monica, California, U.S. ( 1992-07-20 ) Genres Pop
rock
indie
electro
soul Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, musician, record producer Instruments Vocals
guitar
bass
piano
drums
ukelele
mandolin Similar Monique Powell, Save Ferris, Cibo Matto, C21, Lisa Ajax Profiles | ||
Jake Davis (born July 20, 1992) is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from Los Angeles, California. He first gained recognition for his cover of Hozier’s "Work Song" on CandyRat Records. In June 2016, Davis won Santa Monica’s Emerging Artist Competition, securing a spot with Save Ferris and Cibo Matto at the Twilight Concert Series on the Santa Monica Pier.
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Life and career
Jake Davis was raised in Sherman Oaks, California. Growing up he taught himself to play guitar, piano, bass, drums, ukulele, and mandolin. At age 16, Davis fast-tracked his way out of The Buckley School and went on to produce many local bands at his alma mater UCLA. He graduated in 2013 with a degree in Literature and Music.
Davis began his solo career in 2015 with his cover of Hozier’s "Work Song" and a series of other guest performance videos under indie music label CandyRat Records. This worldwide exposure earned him his first official gig: a residency at the popular Los Angeles venue, The Satellite. Davis writes and produces his own music. He can be seen performing live with Los Angeles musicians and self-proclaimed "best-friends" James Harmon, Eddy Barco, and Jordan Meltzer.
The Valley EP
In the summer of 2016, Davis announced his debut EP: The Valley. Co-produced with Dekku in the San Fernando Valley, the EP was aptly named after its birthplace. Davis has been known to express brash fondness for his hometown, claiming he "waves the flag of suburbia with no shame." The Valley’s lead single "Saying It Right" premiered on August 9, 2016. "Beneath the light hearted melodies the lyrics deal with insecurity and struggling to connect, albeit in a cool and collected way. ‘Saying it Right’ displays a level of production and musicianship above what you would expect for such a shamelessly addictive pop song."
Singles
EP Releases
Songs
I Won't Come BackThe Valley · 2016
Work Song2015
Half Past 9The Valley · 2016