Death Cab For Cutie, Ben Folds, Sufjan Stevens, Coldplay, The Format, The Killers, Arcade Fire, Feist, Jason Mraz, Radiohead, Regina Spektor, Snow Patrol, U2, etc. etc. etc.
Through pulsing, driving piano topped with catchy melodies, Jacob Vanags is quickly emerging as an indie piano rocker with something to prove. Born and raised in Kent, Ohio, Jacob spent much of his childhood playing the piano under the wise demands of his parents (not for several years did he understand the blessing in disguise). Eventually though, the weekly pieces began to seem mundane and uninspiring and Jacob soon branched out. After years of fiddling with melodies and chord progressions, breaking piano hammers and strings, and playing with the lights off, his once simple creations transformed into his now matured and unique style of song.
Now re-located in Long Island, New York and studying Music Management and Merchandising at Hofstra University, Jacob has seemed to have found his niche in the music world. Playing his own original music with lyrics written only from real personal experiences and revelations, Jacob has found a fan base in and around Long Island and New York City. In the early months of 2008, Jacob spent time recording what would soon become his debut solo EP, “The Come On! Collection.” The EP is fit with five tracks ranging from upbeat and catchy like the popular “Familiar Faces,” to intimate tracks written in dedication to family such as “What We Have Here.” During the summer of 2008, Jacob spent his time not only working and interning in New York City, but also playing in a variety of venues throughout Manhattan and Queens ranging from coffee shops such as Gizzi’s in Greenwich Village to bars near his apartment in Astoria.
Since his return to Hofstra for the fall semester of his junior year, Jacob has already begun moving forward from the recent release of his debut EP. With fresher ideas and a stronger lyrical sense, it is obvious that his music grows with every new day. Tracing back to his earlier, piano-heavy “Hailey,” his sound has since become more defined with “Stuck,” a more mainstream and radio-friendly track that is sure to become a favorite at his live shows. With the acquisition of a few key musicians (Zach Periharos playing drums and Nicky Cantatore on bass guitar) the new sound has come together quite naturally. Although they have yet to record as a group, their live efforts are energetic and cohesive. They have an aesthetically pleasing sound that is as if they have been playing together for years.
Eager to get his new sound out there, Jacob is set to hit the recording studio in late March in hopes of recording his new EP.
"Listening to Jacob Vanags’ five song EP makes you really want to cheer for this ambitious artist...."
-Sami Dei Lune, Spinnology.com
Click here for Part I of the Interview.
"Jacob Vanags is a talented piano rocker...."
-Eric Holland, 1938music.com
"Vanags is so confident on stage that one would have to believe he eats, sleeps and bathes in the spotlight...."
-Jamie Atkinson, Hofstra Chronicle
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lol I am doing very good! Thank You for adding me! I love your music although i think it would be alittle bit better if you had the backround music a little quiter so your voice was herd more, its a little drowned out and I think you have a great voice that i would like to hear more of.
Thanks for the request Jacob! I finally had a chance to checkout your music, count me in as a new fan! =) your sound is refreshing and I'm positive you will make it big!
Keep up the hard work, don't give up on your dream and learn from every rejection that crosses your path!
Hope to see you play live one day when you play in Cali! <3 Red
Thank You for adding me. I enjoyed your music, I found it very soothing although I dont think it is to your full potentental. You play the piano amazinigly and you deserve to be herd.
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Hey thanks for accepting me :] It would be awesome if you can come check out the new song I posted on my myspace and if you enjoy it, add it as your profile song! Let me know what you think of it!
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