Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jake Navarra. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Jake, thanks for joining us today. How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?

I obsess over my favorite recordings and kinda just pretend I’m my hero’s most of the time until something cool happens. I’ve been using the strategy for 20 years and theres been a ton of cool things that have happened. I think just putting yourself out there and giving it your all is the only true and honest way to pursue anything you’re passionate about. To go about it any other way is pointless.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

Phantom Hound is a doomy, psych, metal, band from Oakland, California. We released our debut record “Mountain Pass” March 28, 2020 via our self owned label Devil Blues Records. At the first opportunity we toured the west coast in fall of 2021 to support the record during a time of covid restrictions, proof of vax, and wild fires. In 2022 we have continued to support the record throughout the San Francisco Bay Area during a time of live music rebirth as we prepare for a fall tour and book studio time for the coming winter and prepare for our sophomore release.

How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?

Please support local music and buy their merch. A rising tide floats all boats.

Can you share your view on NFTs? (Note: this is for education/entertainment purposes only, readers should not construe this as advice)

They seem pretty weird. I heard some dude lost 20 million dollars for some digital strangeness.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.phantomhound.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phantomhoundband
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phantomhound/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYljjeMSI24Y6cl9zoPnlsQ
• Other: https://phantomhound.bandcamp.com/album/mountain-pass-2

Image Credits
Russ Wright, Mike Monti