Jake Weckwerth tells a story of the struggle of dealing with love and loss on his debut 6 song EP “Where’d ya get that glow”. This collection of songs shows a diversity and musicality that was unexpected!

We are “marched” in with “Little Sunshine” , a tale of love lost with an ear catching guitar riff and haunting harmonies. The funky vibe of “can’t get you outta my head” is driven by the organ and almost makes you forget the sadness of the struggle he describes with his melancholy lyrics. The title track “that glow” has a country feel as Jake questions the fairytales that we are told of love as children and if they are even possible “I wanna live that fantasy, I wanna see what they want me to believe” with a sweet simple ambiance. This is directly followed by a dirty guitar intro for “The fool” .. a tale of lusting after a love that could never work. Dark undertones emphasize the sting of rejection in this song. “Unwanted me” is my favourite track on this album! Driven by distorted guitar and an upbeat tempo as if to disguise the desperation of realizing too late that the object of his affection has one foot out the door. It’s chilling and foot stomping good at the same time! The conclusion “are you ready” is a ballad that gives me the “crimson and clover” feels and really demonstrates Jake’s range.

It is exciting and refreshing to hear a story telling style similar to that of Johnny Cash reflecting the honest hardships in life that a young man might face with true transparency and grit.