Jake Huffman’s musical journey reads like a rock ‘n’ roll odyssey fueled by raw talent, relentless evolution, and a drive that’s carried him from basement covers to major festival stages. At just 14, he posted a cover of Phish’s “You Enjoy Myself” from his parents’ basement in Connecticut with his band McLovins. That video went viral almost instantly, turning a group of teenagers into underground legends. They weren’t just a novelty act. By the time most kids were getting their learner’s permits, Jake had already shared the stage with artists like Blink-182, BB King, and The Flaming Lips, and Rolling Stone was comparing him to Trey Anastasio, Les Claypool, and Stewart Copeland.
As the band matured, so did Jake’s sound and vision. In 2015, an unlikely meeting with Tony and Grammy-winning producer Bill Sherman opened the door to collaboration with Glee producer Michael Novick. That resulted in McLovins’ self-titled “Red” album, a project that caught the attention of critics and legends alike. Lin-Manuel Miranda named their song “Talk About It” as one of his favorites, and Bruce Warren from XPN praised their fusion of jazz flair and yacht rock charm. McLovins kept the momentum alive with national tours, high-profile festival slots alongside acts like Post Malone and Jack White, and regular appearances at CBS and iHeart stations.
Jake’s range as a musician was never limited to the stage. He found his way into millions of homes by writing songs for Sesame Street, working with artists like Ed Sheeran and Leon Bridges, and even fronting the house band for ESPN’s Sports-Nation. But it wasn’t until 2019 that he started to carve out a solo identity that truly reflected his personal artistry. A collaboration with producer Andy Seltzer led to Jake’s first solo release, premiering on NPR’s World Cafe. Then came the pandemic. Tours stopped, the world paused, and Jake used the time to build. He crafted new music, launched the YouTube series Sunday Mixdown, and earned a music production certification from Berklee.
Fast forward to now, and Jake Huffman has re-emerged with a refined, powerful voice that feels more honest and ambitious than ever. His new EP Younger, recorded at PowerStation New England, carries his signature alt-rock intensity but dives deeper into lyrical nuance and sonic exploration. His latest single “On The Edge” is both a reintroduction and a bold statement. Written, produced, and performed entirely by Jake himself, the track was crafted between his home studio and Power Station. It’s his first release in over a year—and it lands with purpose.
“On The Edge” captures the anxiety and adrenaline of testing your limits. Jake wanted it to feel like a theme song for a binge-worthy TV show, and it succeeds: punchy, cinematic, and addictive. The lyrics pull from that restlessness that so many know intimately, while the production—layered, tight, full-bodied—cements Jake’s role not just as a frontman, but as a full-fledged creative force. There’s something timeless in his approach: you hear the roots of classic rock, the pulse of modern indie, and a personal clarity that comes from years of navigating the music industry from every possible angle.
Jake Huffman has lived many lives as an artist before turning 30, and every bit of that experience shines through in his newest work. With “On The Edge,” he doesn’t just return—he makes it clear he’s never stopped moving forward.
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