Making Music With Jake Haws

So here we are. 2023 is ending and that means it’s time to share my favorite albums of the year. This completes my 8th year of doing this podcast and these end of the year wraps up are some of my favorite episodes to put together so I hope you enjoy it too.Featuring music from: Caroline Rose, Gorillaz, Paramore, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Wilco, Meija, Chris Stapleton, Inhaler, Wye Oak, and Andy Shauf.Best Songs of 2023 - Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0glnD4119jXxjk0O2pgabS?si=f8d29e7152b8433fBest Albums of 2023 - Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4UZLfLHBH2y8NRozsbLrc2?si=c9ee79ea27ab4b39I’d love to hear what your favorite albums for 2023 were. Go to my Facebook group for Making Music with Jake Haws and leave a comment so I can check them out.Also, for listeners of this podcast, my production company, Arches Audio is offering 10% off your purchase to license songs from our music library, as well as any services, including audio editing, artwork, and a course on podca

Christmas songs my family has recorded over the years: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hawsfamily/sets/christmas-music Bandcamp: https://jakehaws.bandcamp.com/album/christmas-songs

In this episode, I break apart a song called, “Coming Around.” This comes from my album Starting Over released back in August of 2022.This song is influenced by the band Low. My favorite song of theirs is “In Metal,” from their 2001 album, Things We Lost In The Fire. I love the different elements they chose for the arrangement, which really add to the atmosphere and give it that feeling of longing. Sadly, the singer of this song, Mimi Parker passed away last year after battling cancer. I was lucky to see them perform a few times and it was always a transcendent experience. She will be greatly missed.-- MUSIC VIDEO --► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvS9ByKV2vY-- SPECIAL OFFERS --This song is available to license for your projects like podcasts and videos. Find it at:► https://archesaudio.com/shop/royalty-free-music/coming-around-sad-indie-folk/Use the promo code “songoftheweek” at checkout to get 50% off your purchase of this song until July 2nd.Also, for listeners of this podcast, Arches Audio is offering 1

In this episode, I break apart a song called, “Wait For It.” This comes from my album Starting Over released back in August of 2022.This song is influenced by Ryan Adams, particularly “Kindness” from his 2011 album, Ashes & Fire.-- MUSIC VIDEO --► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNgo-Z5UWXY-- SPECIAL OFFERS --This song is available to license for your projects like podcasts and videos. Find it at:► https://archesaudio.com/shop/royalty-free-music/wait-for-it-mellow-folk-rock/Use the promo code “songoftheweek” at checkout to get 50% off your purchase of this song until June 11th.Also, for listeners of this podcast, Arches Audio is offering 10% off your purchase of the other songs in the music library, as well as any services, including audio editing, artwork, and a new course on podcasting.► archesaudio.comUse promo code “makingmusic” at checkout.-- LISTEN TO THE ALBUM  --Apple ► https://tinyurl.com/4envhzuwSpotify ► https://tinyurl.com/mtz7v8j7Bandcamp ► https://tinyurl.com/3mv4webjSoundcloud ► https://tin

In this episode, I break apart a song called, “Someone Else.” This comes from my album Starting Over released back in August of 2022.This song is influenced by Elliott Smith, particularly his song “The Biggest Lie” from his 1995 self-titled album.-- MUSIC VIDEO --► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPVysF1PfS4-- SPECIAL OFFERS --This song is available to license for your projects like podcasts and videos. Find it at:► https://archesaudio.com/shop/royalty-free-music/someone-else-sad-folk-song/Use the promo code “songoftheweek” at checkout to get 50% off your purchase of this song until June 11th.Also, for listeners of this podcast, Arches Audio is offering 10% off your purchase of the other songs in the music library, as well as any services, including audio editing, artwork, and a new course on podcasting.► archesaudio.comUse promo code “makingmusic” at checkout.-- LISTEN TO THE ALBUM  --Apple ► https://tinyurl.com/4envhzuwSpotify ► https://tinyurl.com/mtz7v8j7Bandcamp ► https://tinyurl.com/3mv4webjSoundcloud ►

In this episode, I break apart a song called, “End Of My Rope.” This comes from my album Starting Over released back in August of 2022.This song is influenced by Spoon, particularly their song “Got Nuffin” from their 2010 album, Transference.-- MUSIC VIDEO --► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PODpi8nl_pk-- SPECIAL OFFERS --This song is available to license for your projects like podcasts and videos. Find it at:► https://archesaudio.com/shop/royalty-free-music/end-of-my-rope-experimental-indie-rock/Use the promo code “songoftheweek” at checkout to get 50% off your purchase of this song until June 4th.Also, for listeners of this podcast, Arches Audio is offering 10% off your purchase of the other songs in the music library, as well as any services, including audio editing, artwork, and a new course on podcasting.► archesaudio.comUse promo code “makingmusic” at checkout.-- LISTEN TO THE ALBUM  --Apple ► https://tinyurl.com/4envhzuwSpotify ► https://tinyurl.com/mtz7v8j7Bandcamp ► https://tinyurl.com/3mv4webjSoundc

In this episode, I break apart a song called, “I'm So Sorry That I Didn't Understand.” This comes from my album Starting Over released back in August of 2022.This song is influenced by the band, Bob Dylan, particularly his song "Tangled Up In Blue."-- MUSIC VIDEO --► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qk6xmN0_fQ-- SPECIAL OFFERS --This song is available to license for your projects like podcasts and videos. Find it at:► https://archesaudio.com/shop/royalty-free-music/im-so-sorry-folk-rock/Use the promo code “songoftheweek” at checkout to get 50% off your purchase of this song until June 4th.Also, for listeners of this podcast, Arches Audio is offering 10% off your purchase of the other songs in the music library, as well as any services, including audio editing, artwork, and a new course on podcasting.► archesaudio.comUse promo code “makingmusic” at checkout.-- LISTEN TO THE ALBUM  --Apple ► https://tinyurl.com/4envhzuwSpotify ► https://tinyurl.com/mtz7v8j7Bandcamp ► https://tinyurl.com/3mv4webjSoundcloud ► htt

In this episode, I break apart a song called, “Heaven Help Us.” This comes from my album Starting Over released back in August of 2022.This song is influenced by the band, The War On Drugs, particularly their song "Red Eyes."-- MUSIC VIDEO --► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwmWT-CODoo-- SPECIAL OFFERS --This song is available to license for your projects like podcasts and videos. Find it at:► https://archesaudio.com/shop/royalty-free-music/heaven-help-us-retro-indie-rock/Use the promo code “songoftheweek” at checkout to get 50% off your purchase of this song until April 23rd.Also, for listeners of this podcast, Arches Audio is offering 10% off your purchase of the other songs in the music library, as well as any services, including audio editing, artwork, and a new course on podcasting.► archesaudio.comUse promo code “makingmusic” at checkout.-- LISTEN TO THE ALBUM  --Apple ► https://tinyurl.com/4envhzuwSpotify ► https://tinyurl.com/mtz7v8j7Bandcamp ► https://tinyurl.com/3mv4webjSoundcloud ► https://tinyurl

In this episode, I break apart a song called, “Feeling Like A Ghost.” This comes from my album Starting Over released back in August of 2022.This song is influenced by the band, The Shins, particularly their song "Pink Bullets."-- MUSIC VIDEO --► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u-ZigSg_Kg-- SPECIAL OFFERS --This song is available to license for your projects like podcasts and videos. Find it at:► https://archesaudio.com/shop/royalty-free-music/feeling-like-a-ghost-melancholy-indie-folk/Use the promo code “songoftheweek” at checkout to get 50% off your purchase of this song until April 9th.Also, for listeners of this podcast, Arches Audio is offering 10% off your purchase of the other songs in the music library, as well as any services, including audio editing, artwork, and a new course on podcasting.► archesaudio.comUse promo code “makingmusic” at checkout.-- LISTEN TO THE ALBUM  --Apple ► https://tinyurl.com/4envhzuwSpotify ► https://tinyurl.com/mtz7v8j7Bandcamp ► https://tinyurl.com/3mv4webjSoundcloud ► ht

In this episode, I break apart a song called, “Killing Time.” This comes from my album Starting Over released back in August of 2022.This song is influenced by the band, Wilco, particularly their song “California Stars.”-- MUSIC VIDEO --► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYyA7Syb_xZgQ73sMU-rErg-- SPECIAL OFFERS --This song is available to license for your projects like podcasts and videos. Find it at:► https://archesaudio.com/shop/royalty-free-music/killing-time-alt-country-folk-rock/Use the promo code “songoftheweek” at checkout to get 50% off your purchase of this song until March 5th.Also, for listeners of this podcast, Arches Audio is offering 10% off your purchase of the other songs in the music library, as well as any services, including audio editing, artwork, and a new course on podcasting.► archesaudio.comUse promo code “makingmusic” at checkout.-- LISTEN TO THE ALBUM  --Apple ► https://tinyurl.com/4envhzuwSpotify ► https://tinyurl.com/mtz7v8j7Bandcamp ► https://tinyurl.com/3mv4webjSoundcloud ► https

In this episode, I break apart a song called, “Not Easy.” This comes from my album Starting Over released back in August of 2022.This song is influenced by the band, The Weakerthans, particularly their song “Sun In An Empty Room.”-- MUSIC VIDEO --► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnfRK8TDsi8-- SPECIAL OFFERS --This song is available to license for your projects like podcasts and videos. Find it at:► https://archesaudio.com/shop/royalty-free-music/not-easy-mellow-indie-rock/Use the promo code “songoftheweek” at checkout to get 50% off your purchase of this song until March 5th.Also, for listeners of this podcast, Arches Audio is offering 10% off your purchase of the other songs in the music library, as well as any services, including audio editing, artwork, and a new course on podcasting.► archesaudio.comUse promo code “makingmusic” at checkout.-- LISTEN TO THE ALBUM  --Apple ► https://tinyurl.com/4envhzuwSpotify ► https://tinyurl.com/mtz7v8j7Bandcamp ► https://tinyurl.com/3mv4webjSoundcloud ► https://tinyurl.

In this episode, I break apart a song called, “Figuring This Out.” This comes from my album Starting Over released back in August of 2022.This song meshes together a whole bunch of different influences including Vampire Weekend, Modest Mouse, Animal Collective, The Walkmen, Gorillaz, Regina Spector, and Phil Collins.-- MUSIC VIDEO --► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcwlQyrlOwc-- SPECIAL OFFERS --This song is available to license for your projects like podcasts and videos. Find it at:► https://archesaudio.com/shop/royalty-free-music/figuring-this-out-upbeat-indie-pop/Use the promo code “songoftheweek” at checkout to get 50% off your purchase of this song until January 22nd.Also, for listeners of this podcast, Arches Audio is offering 10% off your purchase of the other songs in the music library, as well as any services, including audio editing, artwork, and a new course on podcasting.► archesaudio.comUse promo code “makingmusic” at checkout.-- LISTEN TO THE ALBUM  --Apple ► https://tinyurl.com/4envhzuwSpotify

In this episode, I break apart a song called “stand on your own,” which is influenced by Marcus Mumford. This comes from my album Starting Over, which came out August of 2022.This one is actually the oldest song on the album. I wrote most of this song in 2019, almost immediately after my last album, Good Grief was released. I was riding off of the energy and momentum of the time and wanted to give myself a “pump up” song about following your dreams and supporting your friends and loved ones in their struggles.-- MUSIC VIDEO --► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwwTHyvwCls-- SPECIAL OFFERS --This song is available to license for your projects like podcasts and videos. Find it at:► https://archesaudio.com/shop/royalty-free-music/stand-on-your-own-upbeat-folk-rock/Use the promo code “songoftheweek” at checkout to get 50% off your purchase of this song until January 22nd.Also, for listeners of this podcast, Arches Audio is offering 10% off your purchase of the other songs in the music library, as well as any servi

Another year wraps up and as usual, I’m sharing my favorite albums. I don't know if it's just me but I felt like this was an excellent year for music. Some of my favorite artists came out with new records, many of which were sounding fresher than they have in years. I've also discovered several new artists (well, at least they're new to me) and I've been happily surprised with the quality I'm seeing, including artists from the genres of country and pop. I honestly had a hard time narrowing down my list this time, but I was able to pick 10 albums that stood out to me as my core favorites for the year, that I kept coming back to. Listen as I count them done.Spotify Playlist - Best Songs of 2022: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/06XAJxUvgcssjXoy7MwbAo?si=0baafa5724594d50Spotify Playlist - Best Albums of 2022: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3swu239vGLDA5K1PnxrB0m?si=30ae899ce9d74ceeMy podcast production company, Arches Audio, is having an end of the year sale, with up to 50% off our products and services, inc

Every year, my family has a tradition of recording Christmas songs. To date, we've done 34 songs over 16 years. This year, we came in a day late but we still did it. We decided to tackle John Lennon's song, "Happy Christmas."Link to family playlist of Christmas songs:https://jakehaws.bandcamp.com/album/christmas-songsArches Audio End of the Year sale!Up to 50% off our products and services, including audio editing, artwork, stock music and a new course on podcasting I just finished creating. If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast, now is the time. The sale ends on December 31st so don’t wait. Visit: archesaudio.com/blackfriday

Join me as I talk through and play the tracks on my new album, "Starting Over." It's about getting through dark times and finding light at the end of the tunnel.Listen to the album on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, and all the other streaming services.If you are interested in licensing any of these songs for your podcast or video projects, I have instrumental versions of each of the songs available.

Here we are, another year now over and a new one about to begin. You know what that means, right? It’s the end of the year list time! Listen now for the top ten favorite albums of the year, along with some honorable mentions.To listen to the songs from this episode on Spotify, visit: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60S3Gq540DnpXeBOaCTRYa?si=34b3f6140ba4420a For a Spotify playlist of all the full albums from this list, visit:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1pzvlO4HQg3TModjYcxa1H?si=e79c6939690849c4 

For more Christmas music, visit: https://jakehaws.bandcamp.com/album/christmas-songsEvery year, I have a tradition of recording Christmas music with my family. Some years, we’ve only done one song and other years it’s been as many as five. This year we were able to do two song.The first one is a techno version of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer." Each of my 3 kids sang on it and I used the Auto-Tune plugin on their voices, which is the first time I've ever used it. This was a little out of my comfort zone with production style but it was fun to push myself to try new sounds.The second song is a bossa nova style arrangement of "Feliz Navidad." I used a nylon string classical guitar that my wife bought for my birthday earlier this year. I also used a drum beat sample, a shaker, wood block, and bass. For the singing, everyone in my family traded off lines. We started oldest to youngest, so it began with my wife, Melissa (who is a month older then me), then I sang, then the rest of our 3 kids. Then, we all joined

So, as this year wraps up, I’m sharing my favorite albums from 2020. There were a lot of great records that came out, and I honestly had a hard time narrowing it down to just ten but I did, and I’m about to share them. But before I do that, let me share my honorable mentions. These are albums I listened to and enjoyed but for one reason or another, didn’t quite make the top ten album list for me: Honorable Mentions Andy Shauf – The Neon Skyline Sturgill Simpson – Cuttin’ Grass Vol. 1 Phoebe Bridgers – Punisher Tame Impala – The Slow Rush Deftones – Ohms Jeff Tweedy – Love Is The King Fiona Apple – Fetch The Bolt Cutters Hamilton Leithauser – The Loves of Your Life Idles – Ultra Mono Matt Berninger – Serpentine Prison Top Ten Albums of 2020 Travis - 10 Songs Asgeir - Bury the Moon Gorillaz - Song Machine Vol. 1: Strange Timez Nathaniel Rateliff - And It's Still Alright Phantogram - Ceremony Fleet Foxes - Shore Chris Stapleton - Starting Over EOB - Earth Laura Marling - Song For Our Daughter Jason Isbell - Reun

Every year, I have a tradition of recording Christmas music with my family. Some years, we’ve only done one song and other years it’s been as many as five. This year, with launching a new stock music website and our busy family schedules, we haven’t done any new songs as a family yet but I was able to put together two new Christmas songs on my own for you to hear.The first one is an EDM instrumental version of “Once In Royal David’s City.” This is way outside the usual styles of music I normally make but it was super fun to try something new and sharpen my production skills. I kind of imagine it being used for someone’s synchronized Christmas light show.Also, here's a fairly straightforward version of "Carol of the Bells."You can download the songs on my website: I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays, where ever you are. Download the songs here: http://jakehaws.com/ep-104-christmas-music-2020/If you want to the rest of the songs my family has recorded over the years, visit Haws Family Christm