Home to brown bears, caribou and the occasional musician, Alaska thrives on an identity of personal space and natural isolation. For native songwriter Paul Jacks, this sense of identity has become inextricably entangled within the expansive complexities of his own musical and emotional instincts. Meticulously arranging a wide expanse of influences and filtering them through his own unique experiences has allowed him the freedom to jump genres and approach his work without restriction or overt inspiration. His work suggests more than … Continue reading Paul Jacks chronicles the downfall of civilization with the bright pop desolation of “Lunacy’s Back” (BPM Premiere)