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If you would like the chance to win the twin set of Jake Newton's EPs I'm a Bird (2007) and Soldier of the Heart(2009) simply answer the following question:

Jake Newton Interview : Part I

"It’s an incredible feeling to have an audience’s attention. It’s an incredible gift people are giving you. They’re giving you a piece of their life, their valuable time, to listen to you sing songs you made up in your bedroom. " - Jake Newton

Jake Newton : Kill the Past premieres : Exclusive downloads on Downright Fiction!

Artwork: Kill the Past (Front)

After almost a year-long wait, Jake Newton's Kill the Past drops today, September 27,2011 on itunes and amazon!

Jake Newton : In the Studio

Hey all!

Here's a peek at the making of 'Kill the Past' (set against the title track!)- Contest information to follow soon!

View the video after the jump:

Jake Newton : 'Kill the Past' - Coming Next Week!

Cover Art for Kill the Past

Can you believe it's been almost 9 months since Jake partnered up with Pledge Music to gather funds to put this record out?

Jake Newton : Our House ( Cover)

Jake Newton and Justin Galasco did a cover of 'Our House' by Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Check out the pretty cool rendition after the jump!

Jake Newton : Pumped up Kicks (Cover)

Jake recently did an acoustic cover of Foster the People's "Pumped Up Kicks" 

More updates on the new Jake Newton album coming very soon! Check out the video, after the jump!

Jake Newton : Jeff Buckley Auditon Tape

Jake made a tape to try out for the Jeff Buckley biopic currently in development. Check him performing Grace below!

Jake Newton : Hallelujah Cover

Jake took out some time to record a soulful rendition of "Hallelujah" while working on the new album. Here's something to light up your middle-of-week.

Music Update: Jake Newton for Pledge Music

Back in December, before stepping into the studio, Jake made a video with Pledge music to gather funds and support to help him record his first full length album!

While we were on a break from updating the website at the time - here is the update nonetheless. Catch the very entertaining piece that helped Jake record the upcoming album! What do you think?

Jake Newton Song Blast

Some more Jake Newton Music for you all to enjoy during this lovely last week of the year! I can tell some of you like where his music is going! Have a great New Years everyone!

Maybe this'll inspire you to write some beautiful pieces?

Featured Musician : Jake Newton

Jake Newton is a Singer-Songwriter/multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles, California. He’s released two records under his own Label "LoverFighter Music." His songs have been in various commercials, television shows and movies including composing for the film “Loving Annabelle”. Most Recently MTV’s Real World New Orleans featured Jake’s songs.

Jake has shared the stage and toured with acts such as Cary Brothers, Ingrid Michaelson, Greg Laswell, and Ben Lee. He Continues to tour and will be releasing his third album in the spring of 2011.

I first heard of Jake's Music a couple years ago when he had just put out his EP "I'm a Bird." His music is soulful, calming and has a very revealing quality to it. I hope you enjoy checking out some of his tracks on the Downright Fiction homepage player.

Put your feet up in the air, push play and turn up the volume!