"Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, or the strong man in his strength, or the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these I delight," declares the Lord (Jeremiah 9:23-24). How many times do I take pride in my own accomplishments, my earnings, in myself - but this passage from the Bible reminds me how God wants us to instead take pride in understanding and knowing Him. It's a good reminder to keep our accomplishments in perspective. Oh, and that's my dear friend Tom Andrews playing that soaring guitar solo...

Knows Me

First single off of my new EP, Feels Like Home, releasing Sept. 18th
Written by Katie Stump and Jason Afable
Produced and Mixed by Mikal Blue at Revolver Studios
Mastered by Eric Boulanger
Drums & shaker - Victor Indrizzo
Bass - Genna Projansky
Guitar - Devon Eisenbarger
Piano - Leila Milki
Cajon, Rhodes, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, and Vocals - Katie Stump

Treasure Map

New single off of the Feels Like Home EP, to be released Sept. 18th. Pre-order the EP now and get two songs instantly! :) https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/feels-like-home-ep/id1034509895

Stutter

When is the last time you freaked out and went postal? Did you lay on the horn of your car because you are the only person who can drive? Did you have breakdown because your friend betrayed you? Did no lose it when yet again you had more bills to pay than money to pay with? If so, then you will enjoy Pastor Mark Driscoll’s sermon on Philippians 4:2-9 where he gives us the rebels guide to joy in anxiety based upon the writings of the apostle Paul who was sitting in a jail cell suffering.

Joy In Anxiety

Buy on iTunes

Borrowed Time

The first single "My Favorite Show" from the New indie / Alt release from The Crazy Z's featuring Stephanie Mabey is a haunting, hypnotic, moody, psychological, enticing vibey song unlike anything you have heard before.

The Crazy Z's - My Favorite Show - Featuring Stephanie Mabey

Performed by Chelsea Chaput.  Written by Chelsea Chaput, Jim Attebery and Joel Jacks.  Produced by Joel Jacks.  joel@joeljacksmusic.com

joel@joeljacksmusic.com

Calm Before The Storm

Calm Before The Storm - with Chelsea Chaput

Emily West's independently released debut. I Hate You, I Love you.

I HATE YOU, I LOVE YOU

For The Ages - with Renee Liska

"Joel Jacks is a Santa Barbara–raised songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose melodic songs and intimate, personal lyrics illuminate the moments that matter. 
He crafts warm, resonant arrangements that fuse folk-inflected sensibilities with contemporary indie and pop textures.  With a track record of co-writing hundreds of songs with independent artists, Joel brings a collaborative spirit to the studio, blending tuneful melodies with thoughtful storytelling. His work tends toward introspective themes and universal experiences, crafted to resonate with listeners who crave authenticity and emotion in modern music. Joel remains devoted to creating songs that speak to the heart and ears alike." 

Music production is what I do.  From the conception of a new melody idea to the delivery of a final mix I love the process of creating music.  When I was fourteen years old I began experimenting with recording equipment and production and have never looked back.  My first studio was a converted room in my parent's basement that I built when I was in high school.  I surrounded myself with whatever recording equipment I could get my hands on in those days and spent countless hours immersed in music and recording.  I spend the years that followed in a string of small cramped recording rooms that never really gave me the opportunity to create music with people the way I wanted to.  I believe the vibe and feel of a studio is critical to an artist's creative freedom and I wanted a one-of-a-kind studio where the serenity of the space was a central part of the blueprint.  When I finally had the opportunity to build my own recording studio in 2004 I asked renown studio designer Chris Pelonis to head the design.  He completely understood the science behind the design as well as the feel of the atmosphere I was trying to create.  Since then I've had the opportunity to collaborate with artists from all over the country producing music with many exceptional songwriters and bands.  

I believe an artist's best work always lies ahead of them but that to find their true voice requires an honest reach deep into their own creative genius with the right people in the right place at the right time.  Creating great music is a unique process and often a very personal journey for an artist.  I love serving as a guide for artists willing to take the journey in search of their true voice.  That is what I do.