New Music: Jake & Shelby, “Loophole“
Jake & Shelby
Jake & Shelby have been at it since 2022, initially releasing a couple of acoustic tracks on social media. The power of their sound reached listeners, and since then, they’ve never let go, propelling the band to millions of streams, in addition to millions of followers. Jake & Shelby have also amassed celebrity buzz. Gracie Abrams is a fan, which should be enough said; but there’s even more. Michael Bublé himself even duetted with them, and was so much of a fan, he even requested that they join him backstage before his show, singing with them.
Kim Kardashian also got in on the action, asking them to send “a special birthday song” to her sister, Khloé. Jake & Shelby performed Patti LaBelle’s “If You Only Knew.”
The craziest thing about Jake & Shelby are their ages. Though a seasoned indie, Gen Z pop band, Jake & Shelby are in their very early 20s. Their youth belies their talent; just listen to “Loophole.” With smooth pop harmonies, “Loophole” embeds itself in one’s brain. The perfect summer, windows-down, road trip-esque anthem, the song sails seamlessly through the air, and embraces the hesitation of taking a leap of faith in a newfound love. As they note, “I think I’m done being cynical.”
“Loophole” represents a new era of sound for the band. Coupled with songs like last year’s “Control” and “Chasing Ghosts,” Jake & Shelby are evolving, with a sound all their own, and this year’s current tour proves it, as they open for Stephen Stanley, and later, embarking on their own headlining tour.
Catch Jake & Shelby on tour!
U.S. TOUR DATES (opening for Stephen Stanley)
May 9 Fri - Des Moines, IA - Lefty’s
May 11 Sun - Sioux Falls, SD - Icon Event Center
May 12 Mon - Omaha, NE - Reverb Lounge
May 14 Wed - Denver, CO - Marquis
May 16 Fri - Salt Lake City, UT - Soundwell
May 18 Sun - Tacoma, WA - Elks Temple at Spanish Ballroom
May 19 Mon - Portland, OR - Mission Theater
May 21 Wed - Sacramento, CA - Goldfield Midtown
May 22 Thu - Santa Cruz, CA - The Atrium @ The Catalyst
May 27 Tue - Los Angeles, CA - Teragram Ballroom
May 28 Wed - Phoenix, AZ - Valley Bar
May 30 Fri - San Antonio, TX - Vibes Underground
May 31 Sat - Fort Worth, TX - The Rail
Jun 1 Sun - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
Jun 2 Mon - Oklahoma City, OK - Beer Street Music Hall
Jun 4 Wed - Nashville, TN - The Basement East
Jun 5 Thu - Birmingham, AL - Workplay Theatre
Jun 6 Fri - Atlanta, GA - Vinyl @ Center Stage