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JACOB ROUNTREE
PASSIONATE, HYPNOTIC, MULTI-DIMENSIONAL, POETIC, DIVERSE
Jacob Rountree & The Somethings are an Alternative Folk/ Indie Rock group offering a very dynamic sound. They have been best described as a soulful and relatable act that transport you to other dimensions with poetically introspective lyrics, a unique finger picking style, perfectly placed percussive hits, haunting melodies and dream-like effects.
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Jacob Rountree is an alternative/indie songwriter living in the stunning alpine of Montana. Contemplative yet playful, his lyric forward style is reflective of his love for philosophy, poetry and quantum physics.
“His performance can be described as warm and comforting, almost like a welcoming hug from a family member.” - Gifted Balance Records
Jacobs contagious soul presents itself through raw vocals of impressive range and beautiful timbre, mesmerizing percussive finger-style guitar and a balance of catchy yet complex, polyrhythms. Rountree’s unique production style is that of Bob Dylan meets Pink Floyd, ranking the integrity of his music with contemporary artists such as Bon Iver, Ben Howard, and Shakey Graves
In September 2024, Rountree released his third album, Truth or Dare which is already gaining mass traction. His 2022 album, "As I See It" was nominated top local albums, top 10 indie albums of TJPLNews and received copious write ups and reviews from around the world.
“Jacob Rountree presents us with a deep enigmatic work that transports us to another world. Rountree’s deep philosophical lyrics are poetry filled with deep introspection. They could be released as a separate booklet in their own right.” - Sinusoidal Music
While he has been nominated best solo artist and best folk musician of Bozeman, Jacob has been investing his time with building his full band's (Jacob Rountree & The Somethings) reputation with multiple tours of clubs and festivals across the region.
