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"I can’t imagine having written and recorded 4 albums worth of music by the age of 16. That’s insane. And you will just keep getting better, too. Never stop learning, young man." Lee Dryden: former drummer with Melbeats
One of the hardest things to do in music performance is to sing and play bass at the same time. Only consumate professionals like Sting & McCartney are able to pull it off well. You've come in leaps and bounds Jake... great performance! Liam Firmager: director/producer of 'Suzi Q'
New album has arrived
Jake's new album, END OF THE ROAD, his fourth studio album in as many years, was released on 8 September, 2023 on most music platforms. To purchase the physical cd, click the 'Shop' tab above and follow the links. There are 12 tracks [Though the track, 'The Medley' is in itself, four songs] all written and composed by Jake. His sister, Claudia and his brother, DJ, both add their vocals to some of the tracks.
Blank Slate
Jake released a new single, Blank Slate [25 Aug]. It is Jake's 10th single in an already busy career. It is a track from his album, End Of The Road, released on September 8, 2023. To listen or download his new single, click on one of the music platform links on this page OR if you want to see the music video, click the Music Videos link.
Sympathy album
24 October 2019
'Sympathy' is Jake's first album, which was released in October 2019. Jake was 12 years old at the time; he wrote all the tracks, played most of the instruments and produced the album. The songs for this album, were mainly written over the previous two years, although one track, 'Loverbird' was the first song Jake had ever written, at the age of 8. His first single, 'Where Love Goes' was taken from this album. Special thanks to Jake's younger sister, Claudia Hanney who sang harmonies/backing vocals on some of the tracks. The album comes with a full colour booklet with the lyrics to every track. If you wish to purchase this album, click on the 'Shop' tab above.
Where Love Goes single
30 October 2019
'Where Love Goes' is Jake's first single release ever. Released on 30 October, 2019, at the age of 12, this single was a track on Jake's first album, 'Sympathy'. It was written for his mother as a Mother's Day gift in 2018 when Jake was just 11
Urban Spaceman single
13 April 2020
'Urban Spaceman' was a track on Jake's second album, 'Hard Work'. It was one of two covers Jake sang on the album [in fact, the only covers he has ever released]. It was written by Neil Innes and released by his band, 'The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band' in 1968, produced by Paul McCartney under the pseudonym "Apollo C. Vermouth"
I Give a Rose to You single
2 October 2020
Another track from Jake's second album, 'Hard Work'. This beautiful piece is Jake's first attempt at story-telling. It starts with a lovely accoustic guitar leading into the story. You may need your hankerchiefs for this one. Mike Brady commented that it had a very 60's sound. The single version doesn't have the 'Beatles-like' backward masking. An interesting production technique from a 13 year old. The single reached #15 on the Atomic Independent Regional Musicians charts.
Hard Work album
19 December 2020
Jake released his second album in December, 2020 at the age of 13. Jake wrote 10 of the 12 tracks [two covers: Urban Spaceman and December '63]. Like is debut album, 'Hard Work' was produced by Jake, and he played the instruments on every track and sang the harmonies and backing. The two singles from this album were 'Urban Spaceman' and 'I Give a Rose to You'. Once again, special thanks to Jake's younger sister, Claudia Hanney who sang harmonies/backing vocals on some of the tracks. and also to Jake's younger brother, DJ Hanney who co-wrote the track, 'Lonely Dog'. The album comes with a full colour booklet with the lyrics to every track. If you wish to purchase this album, click on the 'Shop' tab above.
Your Best Shot single
4 March 2021
"Your Best Shot" was Jake's best produced and most commercial song to this point in his career. It was added to his third studio album, 'Elimination and Creation'. Jake still considers it one of his best three songs. It is inspired by ABBA, and certainly has an ABBA vibe
1000 Reasons Why single
28 August 2021
Although only reaching #6 on the Atomic Independent Regional Musicians charts [it stayed in the charts a long time], 1000 Reasons Why achieved the distinction of receiving an Atomic Plutonium Award. It is another successful single added to the 'Elimination and Creation' album.
Elimination and Creation album
7 March 2022
This third album, Elimination and Creation', is quite a departure from Jake's first two albums, where his voice is maturing and he has developed significantly his production and mixing skills. This album was released in March 2022, at the age of 15. Jake wrote the 14 tracks included in this album and both Claudia and DJ contributed with backing vocals/harmonies. Claudia also shared lead with Sage Roadknight on the track, 'Is this the End?' Saxon Jenkins both co-wrote and shared the lead with Jake on the track, 'No Clue'. Like Jake's previous albums this album comes with a full colour booklet with the lyrics to every track. If you wish to purchase this album, click on the 'Shop' tab above.
Everytime single
24 June 2022
"Everytime', a McCartney-inspired track spent 7 weeks at #1 on the Atomic Independent Regional Musicians charts. It also received an Atomic Radium Award for sales/streams/downloads/likes etc. It is Jake's first foray into using falsetto as the major part of the song. The lyrics reflect the hurt and pain when let down by a close friend.
This Christmas Day single
16 November 2022
"This Christmas Day" was especially written for the Christmas Season. It was the first of Jake's releases where he shared the lead with his younger sister, Claudia. It is Jake's only single, up to this time, not included on an album. It reached #1 for three weeks on the Atomic Independent Regional Musicians charts and received an Atomic Radium Award.
You and Me single
14 February 2023
One of Jake's more up-beat singles with a very 60's/70's feel: a real dance number. It is included on Jake's fourth studio album, "End of the Road".
Always On My Mind single
16 June 2023
From the up-beat tempo of Jake's previous single, to the ballad, 'Always on my Mind' Another-one of Jake's favourites
Blank Slate single
25 August 2023
As Jake matures as a song-writer, he is experimenting with a number of different genres. This single, included on his album, "End of the Road", is certainly a departure from most of his previous tracks. It's Jake's real effort at producing a Rock Song. And what an effort!
End Of The Road album
8 September 2023
Jake's fourth album, 'End of the Road' is a further development from his 2022 album, 'Elimination and Creation'. In this latest album, Jake has honed his musical talents even further, and one can hear the bass playing a more imnportant role on most tracks. This album is full of contrasts; from the beautiful ballads of 'Only You' and 'Always On My Mind', to the falsetto of 'Everythime' to the rocky numbers of 'Don't Stop Smiling' and 'Blank Slate', to the almost experimental 'I Am Going To Get You' and 'Back to the Beginning', and throw into the mix a number of 60's/70's sounding tracks, including the brilliant McCartney-esq Medley and of course, the third track on the album, 'Line Of Love'. It's just a great listen.