New Release Only Human Nov 5 th 2025
We all mess up, we all carry scars, and baggage. That's what makes us Human. By owning our flaws we gain empathy for others.
Ex-Addict Turned Hope Advocate
From struggling addict to championing the underdog. Jake DeMarsh has a story to tell. After getting clean in 2019, he's the epitome of a reverse rockstar, out to make a name for himself. Incorporating different styles into his sound using hints of blues, jazz, rock and pop to cultivate a contemporary style that's truly his own. Taking influence from bands like The Glorious Sons, Kings of Leon, Lenny Kravitz. His Spotify artist Gofundme link https://www.gofundme.com/f/exaddict-turned-hope-advocate , which has already raised $1,300 for local charity Ashes to Rubies that works with recovering addicts in the city of Ottawa, Canada.
My Story
I was once a former addict. Now sober 5.5 years. My mission is to inspire others through my music. Wanting to show that there's Still Hope for the lost soul struggling out there. I believe change is entirely possible to achieve. I want to break stigmas that still surround addiction and mental health in hopes to open a dialogue. More about my story here:
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Media Coverage
After his release of is debut Single titled Still Hope he was nominated for New Comer of the Year at the Capitol City Music Awards in 2023. This song was then featured on CBC Quebec leading up to the Awards show highlighting Jake's work as a mental health and addiction advocate.
In September 2023 he played a live performance with his band at the hive for Agile Supply Chain Management for a Changing World | Kinaxis headquarters in Ottawa.
In October he released his second single titled Way Home
Jake DeMarsh is a proud member of OMIC, utilizing its strong music community in the city of Ottawa. He has been featured on the DawgandGus Podcast locally in his city, as well as an interview with indiefferential.com
He's been featured on https://www.moveradio.ca/ottawa.html promoting a show that raised $1,700 CAD for https://www.ysb.ca/
An organization that works with at-risk youth in the community of Ottawa.
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