Interview with Jake Wesley Rogers
We had the pleasure of interviewing Jake Wesley Rogers over Zoom video!
After quietly stirring up buzz as an independent pop phenomenon, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jake Wesley Rogers signs to Facet Records\u2014the label founded by powerhouse mega songwriter Justin Tranter\u2014in partnership with iconic Warner Records. To celebrate the news, Jake shares his major label debut single and music video \u201cMiddle of Love\u201d today. This morning, Zane Lowe personally premiered the tune on his Apple Music 1 radio show. \xa0About Jake, Zane described him as \u201cwildly talented\u201d and \u201csometimes people are just born into it.\u201d About \u201cMiddle of Love,\u201d he called it a \u201cfantastic song\u201d and \u201csongwriting at its finest.\u201d
\u201cMiddle of Love\u201d lives up to that high praise. Powered by propulsive piano and a stadium-size beat, the track leaps forward towards a massive refrain as he confesses, \u201cI\u2019m in the middle of love\u2026in the middle of loving you.\u201d The visual echoes this energy, while Jake tells his own story punctuated by vivid nostalgic lyrics and undeniable delivery. Though the bulk of his music was written before the pandemic, several were finished in lockdown, with \u201cMiddle of Love\u201d showcasing the power of Justin\u2019s mentorship and collaboration.
He continues to pour out his heart on his forthcoming EP\u2014coming soon.
Born in Kansas City, MO, Jake Wesley Rogers combines skyscraping vocals, eloquent songcraft, and driving instrumentation to give pop a jolt of infectious integrity and soaring spirit. Generating 20 million-plus streams independently, he captivated a growing fanbase with various singles and the Evergreen EP [2017] and Spiritual EP [2019]. Attracting widespread acclaim, Atwood Magazine described \u201cLittle Queen\u201d as \u201ca triumphant anthem,\u201d while Ones To Watch raved, \u201cWhat was once a young man finding his way through solitary expression, now emerges an artist embracing a new future standing on the shoulders of his own younger self with his phenomenal new EP, Spiritual.\u201d Eventually, Justin Tranter heard the powerful and poetic \u201cJacob From The Bible,\u201d fell in love with Jake\u2019s music, and signed him to Facet Records/Warner Records in 2020. Now, he kicks off his biggest, boldest, and brightest chapter yet with the single \u201cMiddle of Love\u201d and more to come.
Jake Wesley Rogers\u2019 bold music is queer storytelling refracted through a universal lens; it\u2019s inspired by the authenticity and artistry of his heroes like Adele, Regina Spektor, and Florence + the Machine. His songs are for everyone, but they\u2019re special treats for those who know and share his experiences. \xa0Jake has turned his most formative years into some of the most stunning and evocative music you\u2019ll hear this year.
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