Son of Jacob is the one-man project of Will Jacobson, a singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist out of Montclair, New Jersey. He’s just dropped a new single called ” Livin’ “, and it’s a damn good reminder that sometimes the best rock music comes from a practice space, not a million-dollar studio.
This track was recorded in the intimacy of a home practice space, and you can feel that rawness from the first note. There’s no glossy overproduction here. Will handles everything: vocals, all the instrumentation, and the vibe. He’s got Gavin Caine in the corner for production, mixing, and mastering, and that collaboration gives the track a polish that doesn’t strip away its soul.
Sonically, “Livin’” taps into that sunny, 70s pop goldmine—think lush harmonies, jangly guitars, and a beat that makes your shoulders move without you even trying. But it’s got this theatrical heart that makes it feel like you’re watching a movie unfold in your headphones. Drawing from Weyes Blood’s Front Row Seat to Earth, the track carries that expansive, cinematic atmosphere, but it’s grounded in something painfully human.
What’s it about? It’s not just a love song—it’s a nudge to stop waiting for the future and actually show up for the present. It’s about feeling the weight of existential dread but choosing to laugh anyway. Will says he wrote it for someone who’s no longer in his life, and instead of wallowing, he chose to make peace with the moment he had. “I was going to embrace it with all my might,” he says. That kind of honesty is rare, and it bleeds through every chord.
It’s not a loud, fist-pumping arena anthem. It’s a quieter kind of rebellion—a one-man stand against spiralling thoughts. It invites you to sit in your own vulnerability, find the joy tucked inside, and crank the volume while you’re at it. If you need something that feels like a hug and a wake-up call at the same time, give “Livin’” a spin. Son of Jacob just proved you don’t need a big budget to make a big impact.
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