Jake Vera is a relatively new artist in alternative rock but his music already spreads across regions beyond his local area. Despite his few released singles Vera delivers a musical depth that makes him sound like a veteran artist. The new alt-rock anthem “Mine” from Jake Vera delivers passionate love sentiments through raw electric energy as he releases it during Valentine’s Day 2025.
Vera recorded this deeply personal song in his bedroom space yet made it explode into a stadium-sized anthem. Through his musical composition Vera unites intense bass lines with powerful drum beats and guitar melodies to produce music that explores both sorrowful moments and intense emotions. Through his range of vocal delivery from soft to intense he communicates both the delicate and intense emotions which stem from his love for his fiancée.
Vera draws inspiration from artists Deftones and Cloudyfield and Amira Elfeky to establish his distinctive musical style. The artist keeps releasing new music while planning his upcoming full-length album as he continues to build his musical career. Jake Vera met with us to explain how “Mine” came to life and his artistic methods while sharing his upcoming 2025 musical plans.
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What inspired you to write “Mine,” and what message or story does the song convey?
I wrote the song as a love letter to my soon to be wife and how devoted I am to her. The lyrics seemed to just come as naturally as the vocal melodies did!
Can you walk us through your creative process for “Mine”? How did the song evolve from its initial concept to the final production?
I can’t really explain how, but the moment I heard the track, I immediately was able to envision the vocal melodies right away. The song just screamed “love song” to me for some reason, so that’s the route I decided to go with. I figured writing about my own loving relationship would not only be authentic, but make the whole process easier.
Your music blends various genres. How does “Mine” reflect your musical influences, and did you explore any new styles or techniques in this track?
Definitely a lot of obscure artists since the genres “Mine” falls under aren’t exactly mainstream. There’s obvious influences of Deftones but also some fast rising stars such as Cloudyfield and Amira Elfeky. The lyrics defintely take a lot of inspiration from their works.
Does “Mine” hold personal significance for you? Are there particular experiences or emotions that influenced its creation?
Well seeing how it’s about my Fiancee, It’d be a bad sign if there wasn’t haha
The song is me probably at my most vulnerable and stripped down version of myself. Aside from the proclamation of my love for my Fiancee, “Mine” is a deeply personal song in regards to self expression.
Did you collaborate with any other artists or producers on “Mine”? If so, how did these collaborations influence the final product?
Yes, I worked with producer, AwfulDrama who’s extremely talented and super easy to work with! I didn’t even have to really touch the track at all since I felt it was perfect as is. I simply just wrote and recorded my parts and then mixed/ mastered everything else from there.
How does “Mine” represent your growth as an artist since your previous releases?
I think it really showcases my vocal talent like my other work but more notably, just how much emotion I can really convey into a song. It’s probably the most heartfelt song I’ve released so far.
What are your expectations for how listeners will respond to “Mine”?
I’d expect a gripping and intense journey for any first time listener, the song is just so addicting! But I’m biased haha
I’d hope listeners can relate to their own love lives or aspire to find that perfect someone, if they haven’t yet.
Are there any plans for a music video or visual content to accompany “Mine”? If so, what can fans expect?
No music videos in the works yet as I’m still currently writing and working on other music at the moment. I wouldn’t say never though. Maybe a lyric video at least in the near future!
Following the release of “Mine,” are there any upcoming projects or releases that fans can look forward to?
Ha well like I mentioned earlier, there definitely more songs to come! I’m wrapping up two songs now and am looking to work on two more afterwards. The plan beyond that, is to release a full length album so I may be radio silent for awhile aside form promoting my current released music. I plan on working on more music in other genres and including them all in said album as well! So stay tuned!
What do you hope listeners take away from “Mine,” and is there anything you’d like to share with your audience about this song?
There’s a special someone out there for everyone out there waiting for you! Be patient and you’ll find them when you least expect it! You’ll know when you’ve found them, trust me 🙂
Also, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart, to everyone who has listened to “Mine” and any of my other music!
