Boston Based INDIE ROCK
When The Monster Sleeps
When The Monster Sleeps
About
The Band
Jake K. & The Royal Mess is an indie rock band built on honest songs, melodic hooks, and the moments in life that are hard to put into words. Led by singer-songwriter Jake K., the project blends indie pop, alt folk, and bits and pieces from every genre that’s shaped them along the way.
For Jake, songwriting has always been the place to figure things out — to say the things that don’t always come out right in everyday life. The band’s sound is playful, emotional, sometimes messy — but always real.
At the end of the day, it isn’t about being polished or perfect. It’s about finding meaning in the chaos and making music that feels honest, in whatever form that takes.
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Jake K. Releases Debut Solo Album “When the Monster Sleeps”
A Hauntingly Honest Collection of Inner Reflections, Out Now
Spring 2024 – Singer-songwriter Jake K. released his first album, When the Monster Sleeps, a deeply personal and sonically rich debut that explores the raw terrain of the mind. Available now on all streaming platforms, the album marks Jake K.'s transition from band member to solo artist, showcasing a strikingly introspective voice shaped by years of creative evolution.
Described by Jake as “a collection of thoughts trapped in my head,” When the Monster Sleeps is an emotional excavation—equal parts confessional and poetic. Each track captures the quiet chaos of inner life, where vulnerability becomes melody, and anxiety, memory, and hope collide in delicate, yet powerful arrangements.
From hushed acoustic moments to lush, layered soundscapes, Jake K. invites listeners into a dream-state of honesty—where the monsters that haunt us finally rest, even if only for a song.
When the Monster Sleeps is now streaming everywhere.