Making Music with Jake Haws

This is a special episode I like to call a “listening party” and the occasion is that I just released a new album called “Learning To Let Go.” And so, I’d like to play each of the 10 tracks for you and tell you a little bit about what inspired them and how they were made.I wrote this album in a two week spurt after being let go from my job in 2023. Anyone who has been in that situation knows you go through a roller coaster of emotions. You feel hurt, frustrated, angry, and humiliated. Eventually you come to peace with your situation, try to make the best of it, and move on. I tried to capture this idea of going through all these emotions with this cycle of songs. I’m super proud of this one. I think it’s the best music I’ve ever made. I hope you enjoy it! Apple Music Bandcamp Soundcloud

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 podcasting. Visit archesaudio.com and use promo code “makingmusic” at checkout.

Christmas songs my family has recorded over the years:Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hawsfamily/sets/christmas-musicBandcamp: 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 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.com/26k9bt63

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://tinyurl.com/26k9bt63