Jake Kulak: A Rock Icon in the Making
Jake Kulak’s new single “The End” combines indie rock style with pop songwriting and
explores themes of idealizing nostalgia and growing into oneself while missing the
person you were. The song features guitar focused melodic lines and tight rhythms, and
a dynamic arrangement that is as energizing as it is melancholic.
Jake Kulak’s signature guitar driven sound tells the story of newly found freedoms that
come in tandem with growing pains. Through his honest lyrics, Jake explores the
complexity of human connection, and one’s ever changing place in the world. Despite
embracing the nostalgia, he never lingers too long on the past. His energetic playing
style and dynamic live performances encourage audiences to live in the moment.
Hailing from Hartford County Connecticut, Jake is a young guitar phenom who quickly
found his place in the regional music scene. Inspired by the authenticity and raw
emotion of the Blues, Jake immersed himself in the genre, thrilling audiences from
Norway to Boston, from Sydney to NYC, and down to the Mississippi Delta. He spent
five summers playing in the home of the blues - Clarksdale, Mississippi.
He has won numerous awards and recognition for his guitar work, performances and songwriting. Jake and his band were nominated for a New England Music Award, performed at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, and were recognized by the Hartford Courant’s “Best Album by CT Musicians” - all while still in high school. His original pop song “Better” was chosen as a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. Jake also Competed in the Foxwoods Resort Casino’s prestigious “Battle of the Bands” and took home the $10,000 Grand Prize award.
The Hartford Courant has said “Connecticut native Jake Kulak and his power trio are a must-see act no matter what size stage they are taking. Kulak is a fiery musician with an old soul and a rock aesthetic who wows crowds with his guitar work…they are sure to get the attention of everyone in earshot”. Over time, Jake’s style of playing has morphed to reflect his wide range of musical influences. After moving to Boston and graduating from Berklee College of Music, Jake solidified his voice as an artist while maintaining a steady touring schedule.
