Jake DeMarsh Music: New Release I'll Give It Up 09-18-26
This cinematic pop rock anthem is for anyone who has spent years holding onto regret, pain, or the weight of their past.
Ex-Addict Turned Hope Advocate
Everyone has a past, I struggled with mental health and addiction . My name is Jake I use music to tell my story. Music is my therapy, my hope is that you would find healing or inspiration in my music. I love so many things about music I find myself infusing different styles into my sound using hints of blues, jazz, rock, and pop to cultivate a contemporary style that feels authentic to me. I have many influences from The Glorious Sons, Kings of Leon, The Fray and inspired musically by Phil Collins growing up. After I release my debut single, Still Hope I was nominated for New Comer of the Year at the Capitol City Music Awards in 2023. This song was then featured on CBC/IRC Quebec leading up to the Awards show highlighting my work as a mental health and addiction advocate. Using my online presence and music to share my message. I'll continue working hard to achieve success, hope you'll come along for the journey.
My Story
I was once a former addict. Now sober 6.5 years. My mission is to inspire others through my music. Wanting to show that there's Still Hope for the lost soul struggling out there. I believe change is entirely possible to achieve. I want to break stigmas that still surround addiction and mental health in hopes to open a dialogue. More about my story here:
Media Coverage
After his release of is debut Single titled Still Hope he was nominated for New Comer of the Year at the Capitol City Music Awards in 2023. This song was then featured on CBC Quebec leading up to the Awards show highlighting Jake's work as a mental health and addiction advocate.
In September 2023 he played a live performance with his band at the hive for Agile Supply Chain Management for a Changing World | Kinaxis headquarters in Ottawa.
In October he released his second single titled Way Home
Jake DeMarsh is a proud member of OMIC, utilizing its strong music community in the city of Ottawa. He has been featured on the DawgandGus Podcast locally in his city, as well as an interview on Home - CBC/Radio-Canada.
He's been featured on https://www.moveradio.ca/ottawa.html promoting a show that raised $1,700 CAD for https://www.ysb.ca/
An organization that works with at-risk youth in the community of Ottawa.
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