Jack Kays - Jack Kays And His Band
Jack Kays
Willowake, Dear Cincinnati
Jack Kays - Jack Kays And His Band
JACK KAYS
Jack Kays is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his emotionally raw blending of punk, folk, alternative, and hip-hop. Born on December 15, 1998, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kays has cultivated a loyal following by openly addressing themes of mental health, isolation, and addiction in his music. Kays began playing the drums at just three years old and has since mastered ten different instruments. After high school, he briefly posted SoundCloud rap before releasing his breakthrough indie-folk track "Morbid Mind" in May 2020. The song's viral traction led to a deal with Columbia Records. In 2021, he dropped his acclaimed debut studio album, MIXED EMOTIONS, followed by MY FAVORITE NIGHTMARES, a collaborative EP with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. After touring extensively and releasing his 2024 album Deadbeat!, Kays transitioned into operating as a fully independent artist.
WILLOWAKE
Willowake is a rising indie and alternative rock trio from South Bay, Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2021 during their senior year of high school, the band consists of Jr Polanco (guitar and vocals), Gavin Alvarado (bass), and Dax Corcoran (drums). They have rapidly evolved from playing backyard house shows to selling out prominent music venues across the West Coast. Willowake blends gritty alternative rock with fresh indie-punk energy, pulling from the rich punk history of the South Bay music scene.
DEAR CINCINNATI
Dear Cincinnati is a rising 5-piece Midwest emo band based out of Tallahassee, Florida. Self-coined as the "Pioneers of Southeast Emo," the group has been carving out a distinct name for themselves in the 5th-wave emo scene since forming in late 2024. They draw heavy musical inspiration from prominent scene staples like Hot Mulligan, Free Throw, and Origami Angel.