Jakob The Liar is a project led by Danish-born, London-based singer-songwriter Jakob Kupferberg, who crafts a unique sonic journey shaped by the ebb and flow of life’s challenges. From a young age, Jakob wielded his guitar as a form of solace, a companion amidst the constant upheaval of moving between countries and changing schools.
The dreams of becoming a rock star were temporarily set aside when a severe mental health crisis prompted Jakob to reassess his life and his music. Emerging from a decade of darkness and personal struggles, Jakob The Liar discovered the strength to share his story through music, marking a triumphant return in 2020.
His return saw him release the EP Crystallised in Moonshine, followed by subsequent singles and a second EP throughout 2020. Each release contributed a unique piece to the mosaic of his singular sonic vision and following the 2023 singles “H E A R T B E A T” and “Vi@gr@ Falls & P!$$ Graffiti,” Jakob The Liar opens 2024 with a brand new offering, the single titled “Sunchild.”
As the third single from the upcoming EP Wake Up Mr. Kupferberg, “Sunchild” serves up a poignant folk pop style song written about rebirth, grief and ultimately finding hope. Opened by soft instrumental tones of plucked guitar and delicate sonic textures, Jakob’s vocals, at once bright and hushed, glide in to thread meaningful lyricism via charming melodies.
Raising the energy with the gentle patter of drums and strummed guitar chords, his voice elegantly flutters and dances above the heartwarming arrangement, resulting in a delightful and instantly memorable song that hosts deeper meaning. The song distils a musical exploration of losing oneself and finding fragments of truth in the sanctuary of the unknown, capturing the essence of being stuck and the empowering act of starting over.
Penned on a summer’s day in Cape Town, following a long and arduous winter, “Sunchild” serves as a therapeutic outlet, a tool for Jakob’s personal healing, with the acknowledgment that its meaning may extend to others grappling with their own journeys. It’s a truly graceful and highly enjoyable composition that showcases yet more sides to this artist’s sonic output, while building the excitement for the project’s upcoming EP release.
Listen to Sunchild below
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