Lakaff Blends Heart and Groove on “may.Be” and “Jambles”

Washington D.C. based singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Lakaff has been steadily carving his own lane in contemporary music since 2023. Trained briefly on French horn and euphonium before teaching himself bass, guitar, and production, he developed a sound he calls “heart music” — playful, soulful blending genres, drawing on influences from Oasis, Disclosure, The Prodigy, and 50 Cent.

“may.Be” features Grammy winning saxophonist Johnny Butler and immersive Dolby Atmos mastering by Emmy-winner Cheryl Ottenritter, turning the track into a lush three-dimensional groove of drums, flutes and saxophone.

By contrast, “Jambles” is tighter and more immediate, layering Strokes inspired guitars over trap style hi-hats and punchy basslines, while lyrics drawn from daily life and musical influences like Oasis and Avril Lavigne give it a personal, diary like feel.

Together, the two tracks display Lakaff’s eclectic vision - music that celebrates both collaboration and individuality, combining worldly sounds and modern grooves in a way that is intimate yet expansive.

Listen here:

https://open.spotify.com/track/4yWypGDkeTDsmrGoFqHGL6

https://open.spotify.com/track/4ZWc9tcS3jX6HlWl8nS0NW