Interview: Pop music star Jake Wesley Rogers drops his debut album "In the Key of Love"

Interview: Pop music star Jake Wesley Rogers drops his debut album "In the Key of Love"

Author: Randy Slovacek May 11, 2025 Duration: 21:12
Today, I’m chatting with visionary out pop music artist Jake Wesley Rogers, who just released his debut full-length album, "In the Key of Love." The latest single from the collection, “My Misery,” revolves around a buoyant groove fueled by a marching band-style drumroll and bold piano, all highlighting Jake’s theatrical, larger-than-life sound. Jake recently performed at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards and will be taking his bombastic live show to stages across North America this summer, opening for pop legend Cyndi Lauper on her “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour,” including a two-night finale at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Since his debut in 2020, Jake has been praised by countless major publications including People Magazine, Billboard, Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, PAPER, and Vogue. Follow Jake on Instagram at @JakeWesleyRogers

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