In the Chair is a regular feature on Eventalaide, highlighting artists from across Australia and occasionally overseas. Everyone gets basically the same questions. It is just meant to be a bit of fun so please treat it as such.
Questions by Geoff Jenke
An entirely independent artist and entrepreneur already in command of over 250 million YouTube views, 200 million Spotify streams and an ever-growing legion of global fans, Jacob Lee continues to prove himself as one of the most innovative and engaging artists of his generation. With three EPs, six full length albums and 140 YouTube videos in his wake, Jacob’s sights are now set on putting the finishing touches on his third album, Lowly Lyricist, which is yet to receive an official release date. And alongside honing and perfecting his third studio album, a follow up to 2020’s Conscience, this ceaseless creative has also been revolutionising the music industry and beyond via his NFT endeavours, founding the indie record label Philosophical Records and establishing his Web3 media publication Lowly Labs – with a headline European tour and an entirely overhauled live show also set to kick off in the not-too-distant Jacob Lee universe.
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NAME: Jacob Lee
ALIAS: Lowly Lyricist
In
less than 50 words describe your music & yourself.
A deeper thinker than I’d like to be. I’m an
existentialist, empathetic, entrepreneurial & evidently like alliteration.
I’m more than happy to be alone for long periods of time. I adore my family,
& I try & create music that leaves a positive imprint.
What
was the first record you bought with your own money and where from?
Horizons – Parkway Drive, & some dodgy store in
Southport.
80’s
or 90’s Music:
90’s
What
music are you currently listening to?
Russ, NF, Chase Atlantic, Big Sean, The Weeknd, Anderson Paak, XXX Tentacion.
The
best live artist you’ve seen?
Childish Gambino
Your
“In the mood for love” song:
Oh Mami – Chase Atlantic
Your
favourite Saturday night party record?
Bubblin – Anderson Paak.
Your
favourite Sunday morning chill out record?
Just a whole bunch of lofi
Which
song do you wish you had written?
Afire Love – Ed Sheeran
Roger
Daltry once said “Rock N Roll has no future”. Do you agree with him?
Negatory.
Vinyl,
CD or Streaming?
Streaming
If
you could record or play live with any artist (dead or alive), who would it be?
Probably Childish Gambino again.
What
is the most useless talent you have?
Uhh I’m good at flicking hair bands at people
Your
finest recorded moment?
Performing to a sold-out crowd in Bucharest, Romania.
Who
is your musical hero and what one question would you ask them?
My musical hero is my Dad, & I’d probably ask to
borrow his speakers for a gig.
Dying,
peacefully on your deathbed, what song would you like to hear?
Probably silence, though is that a boring answer?
Stuck
on a desert island for a year and can only take three albums. What would they
be?
The Search – NF
Homesick – A Day To Remember
Nothing was the same – Drake.
Favourite
all time movie:
The Revenant
If
you drove an ice cream van, what music would you play?
Anderson Paak wins again
Best
show you have ever played in your career:
Expirat Club, Bucharest Romania
Any backstage incident that makes you laugh?
Kinda gross, but using boiling hot face washers to try & loosen phlegm on my chest before a performance because I sounded like Rob Zombie.
Neil Young or Paul McCartney?
Paul McCartney
What do you hope the next 12 months hold for you?
A healthy arrival of my second son, & ongoing health for my family & friends
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Bold, compelling and ardently forward-facing, Gold Coast singer-songwriter Jacob Lee’s latest single Jealousy turns the green-eyed monster into breathtaking new sonic territory for the trailblazing artist. Coming hot on the heels of Jacob’s recent ambient-filled track Drift, Jealousy builds on the previously wielded electronic and synth prowess, emerging as a melodic and modern masterpiece that comes complete today with a slick accompanying dystopian music video.
Jealousy sonically embellishes on the pop, indie folk and contemporary leanings seen on vivid display in much of Jacob’s earlier works, with the new track infectiously weaving dark synths, percolating beats and cogent hip hop production alongside Jacob’s polished and emphatic vocals.
A glistening amalgamation of Jacob’s recent immersion into artists like Russ, Chase Atlantic, J Cole, Diamond Construct, Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar and XXXTENTACION, Jealousy also thematically breaks away from the traditionally introspective artist’s reflective lyrical fare; and the end result is one coated with resolute relatability, glistening execution and deep-seated modernity, as Jacob elaborates, “Alongside other genres, I’m heavily inspired by modern hip hop, and I’ve most likely injected some of that subconsciously into this song with the 808’s and darker synth melodies. Lyrically, Jealousy is probably the most forward single I’ve ever put out. Usually, my songs lean more toward philosophical, reflective and contemplative topics. This song, however, is egotistical and self-centred. When writing, I often like to paint pictures of relatable archetypes. The person in this song honestly couldn’t care less about the feelings of others, and is only thinking of himself and his own lustful interests – which, if we’re real, is a pretty common archetype in modern society. The melody hits hard, especially in the chorus and bridge”.
Jealousy is out now.
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