Jake Isaac has made his name as an empathetic chronicler of the human condition with a voice like a modern Bill Withers. That quality has beamed brightly throughout his career, which has taken him from praise from Sir Elton John to a renowned set at Glastonbury through to the strongest acclaim and radio play of his career so far for his previous album, 2024’s ‘BENJAMIN’.
Now Jake takes that record’s gospel/soul heart and searing conversational honesty into his next chapter as he shares his new single ‘A SUMMER LONG AGO’. Listen HERE.
‘A SUMMER LONG AGO’ showcases Jake Isaac’s ever-growing command of blurring the lines between vintage soul and modern pop. It’s a song so natural it feels effortless, with laid back grooves perfect for the moment when a summer’s day drifts into dusk, evocative saxophone that’s both fresh and instantly familiar, and, of course, his inimitable husky voice which is as welcoming as a message from an old friend. And looking back is key to the song’s theme, with a dreamlike meditation on childhood memories when the days felt eternal.
Since releasing ‘BENJAMIN’, Jake expanded on his original vision for the album with its Deluxe Edition, and also reimagined favourites from his earlier career with the ‘10 YEARS LATER’ album. He also features on Booshle G.’s ‘I WOULD LOSE IT ALL’ EP.
The ‘BENJAMIN’ album also saw Jake return to his natural environment on stage, with highlights including a packed headline show at London’s Village Underground (documented in a subsequent live EP), as well as playing a special Radio 2 Piano Room live show alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra. His next London show comes with a stripped-back, intimate headline performance within the beautiful setting of St. Pancras Old Church on September 10th, and he will also play the X-TRA Musikcafe in Zurich (September 8th) and the Konzerthaus Schüür in Lucerne (September 9th). Tickets are available HERE.
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