Bad Lieutenant's Jake Evans Launches Solo Single 'This is Life'

Based in Macclesfield, in the north west of England, it was the reputation of Jake Evans’ first band Rambo and Leroy that brought him to the attention of New Order’s Bernard Sumner.  The subsequent success of Bad Lieutenant earned Jake his status as one of the UK’s most exciting musicians, leading to invitations to open for Paul Weller, New Order, Johnny Marr and Doves’ Jimi Goodwin.  Jake is now so well established it comes as a surprise to many that ‘This Is Life’ is only his second solo single release. 

With the likes of Bernard Sumner describing Jake’s debut single as “triumphant”, Xfm’s Clint Boon declaring that “it doesn’t get much better than this”, highly praised appearances at Festival No 6 and the iconic Jodrell Bank music festival, Jake Evans is attracting a large and ever-growing following of fans who are hooked by his heartfelt lyrics and effortlessly cool brand of post-rock indie.

‘This Is Life’ is a sweeping anthem blending influences from pop, rock and soul to create a euphoric soundscape, driven by Jake’s masterful guitar playing and unmistakable vocals.

Jake Evans releases first single from debut album

Easy On My Soul is the first single to be released ahead of Jake Evans' debut solo album Day One.

Released through Vita Records and distributed through Townsend Music, the single is available worldwide now as a pre order through all major digital outlets with an official release date of 18th November 2013. Limited edition signed CD copies are available from http://www.jakeevansmusic.com

The release will be followed by a ten date UK tour at the end of January.

Two more single releases will precede the release of the album in Spring 2014.

About Jake Evans

Jake Evans is a Singer/Songwriter based in Macclesfield, NW England.

He first gained attention through a release with his first band, Rambo and Leroy, before being asked to join Bad Lieutenant as a songwriter, co-frontman and guitarist. Bad Lieutenant featured Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris of New Order along with Blur's Alex James.

2012 saw Jake emerge for his first live shows. He impressed audiences both new and familiar, after being personally invited to open for the likes of Paul Weller among others.

His rapidly growing profile saw him most recently open up for Johnny Marr and New Order at their prestigious, sold out Jodrell Bank Live show on July 7th. Jake's most recent live appearance was at the award winning Festival No.6 on September 15th.

Jake has recently completed his own debut album Day One.

Day One firmly establishes Jake as a unique talent in his own right, with no shortage of effortless guitar and vocal melody, heartfelt lyrics and euphoric sonic backdrops. This is Post-Rock Indie at it's best.

" A triumphant debut "      

Bernard Sumner - New Order/Joy Division/Electronic

" It doesn't get much better than this " 

Clint Boon - XFM

Further info can be found by visiting:

http://www.jakeevansmusic.com