Jacob Grenz

Jacob is a Chicago-based producer, songwriter, vocalist, and violinist who has been creating music for over 15 years. Growing up in Northern Colorado and studying classical violin, Jacob’s earliest musical influences were traditional bluegrass/country artists along with classical composers. His current inspirations include Chvrches, Imogen Heap, Years & Years, M83, Hans Zimmer, and Tori Amos.

Jacob's new album, Five, is a fresh take on pop/folk music and infuses his past and present musical inspirations through bluegrass, dance, and acoustic instrumentation. The album features five unique vocalists and tells the story of family from the unique perspective of each member - it’s about the family unit’s journey through abuse, addiction, loss, and ultimately, recovery and forgiveness.

In 2006, he wrote and produced his first independent album, “The Afflicted” - an autobiographical portrait of a teenager struggling to reconcile his own personal beliefs with those of his family and the religion in which he was raised. From sharing his personal stories and experiences, Jacob hopes to connect with others who are struggling through similar painful situations.