The Breakdown
Jake Murphy, a solo artist from Denver, shares his journey of becoming a solo artist and creating music. He started his music career in a band in Oklahoma and later moved to Denver to pursue his solo project. Jake collaborates with Tyler Ruhl and Elliott Post to create the instrumental tracks for his songs. He records the vocals himself and sends them back to Tyler for mixing and mastering. Jake discusses the challenges of recording himself and the process of finding his sound. He also talks about the formation of his band, Beyond All Hope, and the inspiration behind the band name. In this conversation, Jake Murphy and Ryan Rayle discuss the impact of featuring well-known vocalists on songs, the rise in follower count and engagement after releasing music, the importance of having fun with music, the Denver music scene, and their favorite bands and genres. They also mention upcoming shows and express gratitude to those who have supported them.
Quick Riffs
- Having fun with music and not taking it too seriously can be a rewarding approach
- The Denver music scene is known for its energetic and wild shows
- Favorite bands and genres can vary, but Love to Suffer, Gideon, and Filth are mentioned as current favorites
- Expressing gratitude to supporters and promoting social media channels is important for artists
- He discusses the challenges of recording himself and finding his sound as a solo artist.
Episode Info
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Intro track: "Numb” by Bridges Ablaze
Featured track: "Enemy" by Beyond All Hope
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