Don’t be surprised if you start hearing the ear-worm whistling of Jake Troth‘s first single, “Material Things”, in the most materialistic of places. The song is a 150-second burst of pop magic, a delirious ode to all things fine and expensive — the track’s melodic hook, matched with the simple “cha-ching” chorus, will follow you around all day. Writing music since discovering his mom’s guitar under her bed when he was 9 years old, Troth has since found his way playing with a wide range of musicians — even doing time shredding power chords in a death metal band. However with the pop folk of “Material Things”, it’s clear where Troth’s strengths really lie. “‘Material Things’ is a love song. It’s about the love of the world I grew up watching on television in the 80’s. The ridiculously expensive and lavish lives of those people I always wanted to be,” says Jake of his lead-off single. “The songs short length is derived from the short attention span of pop culture, and it’s melodies are as intoxicating as any cocktail. Beneath the patent leather and rhinestones though, there is an honest confession of what it means to be truly overtaken by this beautifully destructive disease: materialism.” Troth’s EP FRIENDS is set to drop on June 16th, with more releases waiting in the wings this Fall.
Allow me to introduce myself, I’m…
Jake Troth.
You can find me pretty easily, usually posted up at…
The Oaks Gourmet stealing internet in Hollywood, CA.
You might’ve heard of me because…
You watch MTV or VH1 or listen to North Carolina metal bands/singer songwriters.
But why you really should know me by is…
My collaboration with Alex Goose on “Just Let GO” and my EP called “Friends”.
If it wasn’t for my extremely supportive parents and friends I wouldn’t be where I am today
If I was taking a train from Paris to Madrid, the one person I’d want to share the cabin with would be…
A French matador going back to Spain to take on one last bull.
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If you want to put a smile on my face, you probably want to…
Smile at me.
If you want to wipe that smile away, then you should…
Introduce me to your boyfriend.
The last time I saw the sun come up…
I was alone, walking down Hollywood Blvd. It was my favorite sunrise yet.
The person I admire most is…
My momma.
The last time I lied was…
Because I felt like I had to. Turns out I should have just told the truth.
If you hit shuffle on my iPod you might be shocked to find…
Cradle Of Filth.
If you hit shuffle on my iPod I’d be embarrassed if…
It landed on my own music.
When I get my first really big check, I’m gonna go score…
A point for some rec-league softball team.
But it’ll never replace my…
Baby teeth.
My one magic power is…
Not letting objects hit the ground when I drop them.
I’d like to give a quick shout-out to…
Kan Ando, Austin Saya, Taylor Saya, Richie Daley, and Capucine Gros.
And lastly, If I was Lost In a Supermarket, you’d probably find me…
In the beer aisle.
