News — Coolhand Jax

Coolhand Jax is the solo pop project of Los Angeles-based artist Jake Weissman. Proper Fun is Weissman’s debut full length album, following both his 2020 debut EP No Dreams of Anything and his sophomore EP Superstar Baby - each release has been a dazzling continuation of his 80’s inspired take on lo-fi psychedelic pop. In Proper Fun, Weissman expands this tenfold, packing to the brim with lush melodies, groovy, yet sturdy basslines, and reverb-drenched vocals. Vivid tracks like “The Matinee” and the larger-than-life, mileLi-a-minute ballad “On the TV,” exploding with bright menageries of color, prove Coolhand Jax’s staggering expansiveness; this...

Described as a “psych-pop capsule”, Coolhand Jax's debut EP No Dreams of Anything  transcends the boundaries of his previous music as it reflects upon the neglected beauty of  freedom, fun and idleness.   The recording project of 22-year-old Jake Weissman, Coolhand Jax only began in 2019 — but  has already carved a place for himself in the musical scene. Weissman has since moved from  Massachusetts to Los Angeles and is working on creating infectious tunes that flawlessly  encapsulate his feelings.   “Wanna Watch You Move”, the first track off the EP is a dreamy, indie-pop tune with a vibe that  takes you...