WELLES - Hold Me Like I'm Leaving - 3/31/2017 - Paste Studios, New York, NY

[@theJoeDeckerShow]

The acoustic stuff Jesse just released is another level

[@LeviAndFriends111]

Agreed 100%. He’s an absolute force. The industry is probably shaking in their stolen boots.

[@aeiounix]

Reminds me of Shannon Hoon. I wish I heard of this guy before today ..

[@jimrebr]

Yes, I just watched War isn’t Murder, Cancer and Fentanyl, I like this too, Jesse’s where you been hiding. You’re gonna have so many fans, I have my ears open and my eyes on you!!

[@johnfungable2289]

When tortured by society, some grow a hard shell and hide from the pain. Others develop strength and character then grow wings and fly.

[@radiofreered]

Its better than bob dylan

[@devourerofsnacks]

this is a good example of how damn hard it is for real talent to be recognized now days

[@Mario-or8yq]

It's easier than ever.

[@devourerofsnacks]

@@Mario-or8yq nope.

[@PokeBoy-ec5xc]

Right?? I don’t even use tik tok and it seems everyone’s calling him a TikTok artist. This guy is dripping with talent and it’s a damn shame I never heard of him or gone to a show

[@respectfulgamer7232]

@@devourerofsnacks Sure it is. Think a bit. However, it's always hard.

[@Mario-or8yq]

@@devourerofsnacks You used to have to find a way to get your demo tape in the hands of an executive, now youtube gives you a stage in front of the world. If you are good enough, you will be "discovered".

[@MattMonk]

It saddens me a guy with this much talent has been at it this long without some real recognition.

[@nelebaluap]

Dude it happens all the damn time. Thankfully the veil is lifting and those who seek the real real are finding it. All Father is with us all so be it.

[@Seven-Seas-of-Baba-O-Riley]

We get to make up for it, now. Couldn't stop it if you wanted to.

[@jesseRya]

There are a whole lot of us

[@bendyhere]

We are the real recognition

[@wendyyvonne]

I feel the same. Jesse Welles has legendary talent.

[@puravidadew7031]

Jesse has been around so long and I cannot believe that I just found him a few months ago. Absolutely love his writing.

[@jonasoblouk667]

I got introduced through his incredible folk stuff, but damn... this rocks. I'm 58 years old and there not enough raw talent like jesse anymore.

[@beverlyrenard2103]

I'm a 62 year old woman and I agree with you

[@sh8k3n]

41 and 💯

[@docstevens5605]

75 yr old here agrees with you and I am telling my world about Jesse

[@TexasIsACountry]

28 today and I concur.

[@Hawijack]

Jesse is the real thing.

[@bobdillfreed6917]

I see the recognition was long overdue

[@roccorodriguez6653]

If Rolling Stone was relevant Jesse would be on the cover

[@b.tilson5198]

My God I just "discovered" him a minute ago on 12/23/24....What hole have I been living in? I just heard some of his acoustic stuff and incredible lyrics, and it sent me down a rabbit hole trying to hear more. I love, love, love his sound!

[@adamliles7237]

He's blowing up fast!

[@danmartin633]

Same!

[@neccowaif9]

This is a phenomenon! I can’t think of any artist that I’ve been this blown away by.

[@b.tilson5198]

@@neccowaif9I really am just in awe. The only one who has had this impact on me in recent years is Teddy Swims! Different genres, but same quality of amazing talent, imo

[@steveescher1554]

This is by far my favorite song of his, at least as far a sound goes. This song is incredible. It sounds like it's from the early 70's

[@hankwilliams6715]

what a fantastic rock scream. I already liked his voice but had no idea he could do that lol.

[@Coleman.1957]

proof the music world of real talent is ignored by the machine

[@72marshflower15]

Can’t vote this up enough.. Payola.. ✨

[@rosswheatley8329]

One of Jesse's lyrics calling it a "vending machine" sent me down a mental rabbit hole while driving earlier today.

[@Mosey410]

and currently the business of music is upside down .

[@sh8k3n]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@sh8k3n]

They want to keep us zombies. It's 1000000x worse for hip-hop (rap wasn't always such garbage)

[@camlendrim7609]

Most people typically have transitioned from folk to rock but Jesse has successfully accomplished the reverse. He’s kind of an enigmatic songwriter and picker.

[@christian.michael9121]

I just heard the new stuff and I’m coming back to this… I’m now officially a fan🎉

[@TootTootUSA]

Goddamn he was this good years ago? AND HE'S THIS GOOD ON ELECTRIC GUITAR WHILE SINGING???

[@krischanlive]

At 22 or 23 in this video, it's sooo good, it's crazy

[@gapesherman5218]

He is amazing.

[@jamespcrown128]

Finally, a new American folk hero

[@ccea771]

Why YT slipped Fentanyl into my usual recommended of cats, crime interrogations and dance moms I will never know, but now I'm on a bender watching all I can find of my new obsession! Wahoo!!

[@knoopx]

hahah Fentanyl and then this also slipped into my feed wtf xD

[@Pinko_Jess]

Jesse Welles does a folksy country thing now, y’all should check it out. It’s also really good

[@Leoandhismainprofile]

Yo same here ahahah

[@MortallyMysterious]

it brings me a lot of joy seeing just how many people are here for the same reasons as me. lets get this dude recognized internetwide

[@mickricho]

Ultimate combination.. I know it well!!

[@tedc7475]

Damn Man. It just gets better discovering this artist.

[@IBACb]

Stumbled across his acoustic stuff and recognized a real talent... now this!... very impressive!

[@dustindearing1722]

Sameeee I need more of his band and solo stuff

[@you452tube]

This is straight 70s sound....nice. How have I not heard this before 2024.

[@viviansushi2069]

Holy shit! this man is actually a genius

[@hapkido150]

The way he adds distortion to his voice is natural talent

[@M0053yfate]

'vibrato'

[@seansalo5117]

​@@M0053yfate vibrato and distortion are not the same thing. He is utilizing both, but they are 2 distinct effects.

[@adamsaffron6721]

Ya how is this done?

[@MatthewThomas-ye1ei]

@@adamsaffron6721 its his voice, literally a gift rather than a talent.

[@shawn1864]

@@adamsaffron6721 Physically, "rasp" is when a voice produces two or more notes at once, so it's exponentially more difficult to control, and basically impossible to imitate. It's why they can re-cast Morty pretty seamlessly, but nobody's Rick Sanchez is going to sound like Justin Roiland's Rick Sanchez. One way to make rasp is to think about setting up your breath support for a slightly lower and louder note than whatever note your vocal cords are trying to make. There are other ways, and some folks can do it the opposite way around and get rasp. Jesse Welles might actually be one of those folks.

[@knoopx]

dont know why yt decided to recommend me this 7 years later but i like it

[@cspray5386]

I'm hearing you. This is great music, and his acoustic in the bush

[@GoldenGill_Adventures]

It’s cause he’s poppin on others socials rn.

[@puggirl415]

Go check out his newer stuff. Great songwriter.

[@AspiringSpaceWizard]

Same. Its so good.

[@oculed1101]

the fact that its been 7 years since 2017 is so fucked

[@carmenfox8948]

Saw them live in Milwaukee. They opened for Greta Van Fleet. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!

[@drakegears]

Starting to make sense why I'm loving his work

[@sabijea]

do you have any record of the gig ?

[@AmbersDaintyBush]

That sounds like it was amazing!!!

[@djbone604]

United brought me here but I stayed for the incredible Paul Rodgers\Bad Company vibes ❤

[@truedat4368]

These guys should have been huge. Absolutely huge.

[@M_Hawkinson]

The sad fact is if you dont play ball with the puppeteers they will supress your fame, I know people that have refused them and their rising stardom immediately ended. Jesse doesn't strike me as the type that would play ball.

[@lonetardigrade]

​@@M_Hawkinsonunfortunately you never know. Many musicians appear genuine and then either sell out or they were never genuine in the first place because they were given to us by the industry/The Powers That Be. The past handful of years I just appreciate the music, don't really form solid opinions on musicians anymore. Been disappointed too many times.

[@bigjoegoesnowhere]

This guy is effen amazing. The fact that he's not a superstar says a lot about the music industry now.

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

So much killer music out there. When I stumble onto it I'm so grateful to not be beholden to the machine. (Killer hard rock band btw " the machine" 💡)

[@AspiringSpaceWizard]

Ya somehow taylor swift with her 17 ghost writers is the BEST music these days….(according to the charts). The underground is where it is at . I just wish guys like this could make bank like the mainstream people do

[@Freakinsweet1234]

Damn the algorithm decided to show me this guys acoustic music which blew me away, I didn’t know he was at it this long

[@Budabaii]

I'm shocked at the quality of music this guy creates. SO good.

[@420Gold]

Im here because of the incredible acoustic stuff, but fuck, I didnt expect this. Fantastic!

[@TheTrueUlfhednar]

The front man's new music is such a funky 180 into something really cool. Very Appalachian country.

[@Margarinethebutterlover]

Would you have a link?

[@TheTrueUlfhednar]

@rob9340 Links tend not to work in YT comments anymore. It's just "Jesse Welles" on KZbin. He has like 4 songs up, "Cancer" "Fetanyl" "War Isn't Murder" and "Olympics". I double checked his site and Wikipedia page and it's the same dude.

[@Margarinethebutterlover]

@@TheTrueUlfhednar Much appreciated.

[@joemann1047]

Lots more songs on Instagram

[@EricEasterling-o6r]

Reminds me of John Prine.

[@eengland09]

Someone get this dude in the freaking studio now.

[@daveluttrull3506]

Has a full album out now. Also three albums with his old band Dead Indian.

[@Gochila]

that happened

[@shanefowler3504]

He rocks🎉

[@The79woody]

He’s out in the woods now

[@SwampDonkey64]

I thought you was going to say barbershop 😂🤣

[@oliviacperez8982]

I am literally giddy with how excited I am to have found this. Jesse is an absolute treasure, so so stoked to dive into this music and be a fan

[@carlafreeman6680]

2 guitars, drums, great lyrics, great voice. so basic. but so f**king awesome!!

[@puggirl415]

Binge watching Welles. Awesome talent. Love the blue grass picking he's doing these days.

[@DuelistMandroid]

His voice is just sooo good. Reminds me of Kurt soooo much. ❤ if you like this guy, check out Austin Meade

[@xXMyrmidonXx]

Kudos to anyone who knew about this before war isn’t murder came out this man’s a legend

[@jenniferbeetz7335]

same here

[@connorgooderl5656]

Used to watch him at coffee shops in 2012.

[@acanofspam78]

I hear the melody from the little 'can you take me back where I belong' outtro from the Beatles Cry Baby Cry, which really fits in his tune nicely.

[@jeffhodge7333]

He went from an acid blues rocker to a truth-telling folk hero.

[@OurLadyOfTheExquisiteCotard369]

This guy is a tremendous talent. Huge! One thing though, I have to ask. The melody. It sounds a whole lot like the ending to Cry Baby Cry on the White Album by The Beatles. Is this intentional? You may recall the melody to these lyrics from coda to Cry Baby Cry: "Can you take me back where I came from? Can you take me back? Can you take me back where I came from? Brahma, Can you take me back?"

[@skybabe1959]

Yes Electric Jesse! woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@neccowaif9]

I hope he gets electrified again and I hope I’m there when he does. Kinda the opposite of Dylan in the 60s. Folky folks got so pissed when he made that transition.

[@sweethoneysuit3213]

Scary how stuff from 2017 looks old now

[@iamthej3ster]

jesse’s acoustic stuff is great but oh my lord this is amazing too

[@terrybear3434]

Who's here from tiktok. This will bring back rock

[@stankybadger9384]

He doesn’t make this music anymore

[@mattd03411]

He makes music. Whatever cones tovhis heart will be made​@@stankybadger9384

[@bfitz5127]

Holy cow. This dude is the next big thing.

[@cjkopp1185]

Not even close

[@respectfulgamer7232]

@@cjkopp1185 Sadly you're right. Most people prefer generic shit like Taylor Swift.

[@XboxSpecialist]

The 4 5 beat pattern went hard as hell guys great job bravo

[@XboxSpecialist]

Big fan of the notes too with the forte screams great singer solo skills too ? Wow 🎉❤

[@XboxSpecialist]

Only one thing missing . Galloping double bass kicks on the down beat like The Rev from A7X . Simplicity goes a long way - just , a little something I miss in the world ; not like the new guy trying too hard if that makes sense . He did some kind of triplet snare thing that was so perfect & so heavy . Two kicks and a snare . Then a triplet after . Maybe even another snare inbetween but it was never too much extra or distractive

[@XboxSpecialist]

Reminds me of Asking Alexandria . Sounds awesome . I hope y’all continue . Y’all are great .

[@tab207]

Boeing song brought me here & I’ve watched 5 times in a row

[@OddWoz]

Wish I heard this (checks notes) 7 years ago.

[@dougmackinnon7194]

This is frigging awesome!!!

[@Parabola001]

gawd damn I love finding these unknown jewels

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKrInmadeZuLhJo Lead singer doing a folk song

[@SantinoDeluxe]

brother, weve been looking for you...

[@funktionwebweb6735]

He's not a normal youtube person. I wish there were more people like him.

[@averyellis]

Waiting to see which decade he doesn't dominate.

[@Poparox6592]

Man, he's label material, even now with the forest songs.

[@exithere445]

lol the forest songs.. Just came from there actually.

[@swaghaver56]

he was signed onto 300 entertainment at this time, so he was label material to the labels. but tbh this wouldnt ever get popular because it is uninspired unlike his new stuff.

[@Una...]

I landed here via is new stuff. OMG this guy is the real deal. This song feels like a memory. (I'm gen x.)

[@Bomber411]

Nirvana vibes!!! Gen X here! 🙌

[@Ring13Dad]

It's like hearing Blind Melon or Lenny Kravitz for the first time but sounding like the hundredth

[@RoyalWe14]

Jesse is a goddamn powerhouse

[@jeangarnier1898]

No idea why I’m listening to this until now - he sounds like Shannon Hoon - what a nice tone

[@mikebergman1817]

I was hoping someone else would notice this!! That was my first thought. He sounds so much like Shannon Hoon.

[@RenegadePyro]

Saw these guys with Royal Blood at the observatory. They shred live.

[@vincentpizano9492]

Pyrochyde I was there! They were both incredible

[@IMEANCEREAL]

Pyrochyde Same here, best way to start my junior year.

[@adkrella2692]

Wait a godam second.. I follow Welles on TikTok. This is that dude? Dang. Cool

[@cass071]

ik right? most of his most recent stuff can be considered indie/folk, but most bands he was with in the past were rock

[@Siddhihum]

holy shit that voice is pure gold

[@jacqueline755]

I am a huge fan of the Acoustic that he's now releasing. Modern Dylan!

[@playernumber3.]

Thank god he is a solo artist now and doing whats he doing. Listen to - That cant be right

[@Seven-Seas-of-Baba-O-Riley]

Yeah, that's one of his best so far.

[@BloodravenRivers]

what u mean THIS is the last remnants of a dying breed. this kids got some soul bro there isnt many artists like this running around in 2024

[@Seven-Seas-of-Baba-O-Riley]

Hey, FYI, if you're replying to someone, you gotta tap on their comment first, otherwise you'll just post a regular comment disconnected from the context, and they won't be notified of the reply.

[@jasonflesher1020]

Jeh-sea Welles is an absolute Badass! Seen him Live, and I was Blown away by his Guitar Skills. Love his vocals & songwriting style too. Watch him, boys and girls...Headed all the way up!

[@biggestnate3]

This song is strong.

[@mattbaur9784]

wow, coming from the acoustic folk style to this, wow

[@daveeboidm]

Now that's what I call vocal overdrive.

[@reidtrevar]

Those screams are so powerful

[@Rhetor305]

Music Industry - don’t F with him! We are watching!

[@jada90]

Can we talk about how he quotes the Beatles "Can You Take Me Back" on his guitar???

[@jedfra9172]

Not just the guitar the vocal structure is identical.

[@pannlife]

Thank you… it was an immediate thing for me. Music repeats itself and reappears again and again. I am sure the Beatles weren’t the first either.

[@WhoobieD]

Thank you, no one is talking about this, I came here for this comment cannot believe no one else is catching this.

[@karmaklutz]

I love to hear him shout I don't think I'm cut out for love either or I'm just really really special

[@dustindearing1722]

I’m glad to see him blowing up extremely sad I had zero knowledge of his band before but now I think he should really start doing both he’s got a killer sound and writing style

[@reckoningman0]

this guy's phucking phenomenal.. motivational grunge feeling 🤜 🤛

[@wendyyvonne]

100%. This guy is legendary for sure. Love the Led Zeppelin/Nirvana vibes.

[@cameddy4081]

Wow !! What depth this adds to the new acoustic stuff - quadruples my respect for you Jessie , what an amazing voice you have !! Please continue any agitations ! Soul is more important than shred - this “old” electric stuff is amazing - keep rocking in the free world !! 🙏🌏✌️🎼🎶👏👏👏

[@violetmyst311]

Saw Welles live in Nashville. Love em. We will be seeing more from this up and comer. Jeh-sea Welles is totally a nice guy too. Don't lose that kid!

[@johanjotun1647]

I like his rock singing (this poped up after i watched the solo bluegrass stuff on the Jesse Welles channel) hopefully this band catches some traction

[@yateswebb]

I wouldn’t call that solo stuff bluegrass. lol… why bc it’s in woods w acoustic guitar? Lmao

[@stupidhandles]

​@@yateswebbhe has a banjo rolling the heck out of that acoustic in the woods though, dont think its that misguided to reference it as bluegrass

[@tomkershaw4384]

Out- Fxxking-Standing !! Why am I just now hearing about this dude??!!

[@Seven-Seas-of-Baba-O-Riley]

RIP throat, but god damn.

[@rap_savy3331]

just discovered this guy hes beyond dope

[@emmetdunnemtl]

I was captured by his recent acoustic stuff, but this is amazing as well!

[@TomRehm-j9k]

hot dang! kick ass rock and roll! lettin that voice rip.... this guy is full of surprises. amazing range of skills!

[@freshnightsky]

Wow HOW DID I JUST FIND THIS?

[@billmorcom8875]

This is my new favorite band. Jesse is talented. I like his music.

[@sethtoe]

Just pure talent. Hope he stays real.

[@LuckyPluckerEast]

So pumped that he played Farm Aid!!!

[@JohnJones-qj8dm]

Someone give this man a dollar

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

Payola

[@kellymichelley]

​@@teamflanneloutdoors5631 😆👍

[@funktionwebweb6735]

This was him in the early 90's. He's aged really well.

[@seanlynthicum5881]

Early 90's? Your crazy

[@funktionwebweb6735]

@@seanlynthicum5881 You sound just like my therapist.

[@Banzo_]

Troll

[@funktionwebweb6735]

@@Banzo_ Dude, that's, like, totally racist. Just because I have green green skin and a comically oversized nose doesn't mean I'm a troll. (Not that there's anything wrong with being a troll, they were just born that way).

[@wggio]

No can’t be cos he’s Axl Rose’s and Kurt Cobain’s illegitimate child

[@TheVleeg]

It's HIM!!

[@MackDaddyVic]

Why am I just now discovered this guy?

[@loonie1989]

Algorithm my dude, it's weird how it works eh

[@timmckeown1313]

This reminds me of the Beatles “Can You Take Me Back” which appears right before Revolution No. 9 on the White Album.

[@spiffydigs]

That's because it is.

[@hypnaudiostream3574]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH-4d2qtrp6aprcsi=p-TWzesGTZVqXdx_

[@PolishHammer]

tasty hooks this is really good

[@stevenroper3577]

....got to be one of the finest three pieces I've heard

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

I remember my first day.

[@LunarCascader]

I could have discovered (tongue in cheek, my music tastes, I indulge on KZbin should have had Jesse Welles in my recommendations years ago) this awesomeness earlier, but having binged at least eight songs of his with this one at least I can enjoy something fresh and new at a time when everything really seems like shit.

[@TexasIsACountry]

This man is going to BLOW.

[@carsonford9601]

Holy shit. His voice might be my favorite since Chris Cornell!!!

[@M1978-p8j]

Just when I thought I gave up on music. Holy hell! So damn good!

[@bittlesful]

Finally, someone saying something in a song worth saying. Something called The Truth.

[@kite666G]

Play this on repeat and it just keeps getting better!

[@gaiusthejurist8445]

Jesse Welles - what a talent. Great drumming and bass here too!

[@freewheelin173]

Bro, your time has come!!

[@theOGKitchenerleslie]

Look this guy up. Crazy talented.

[@mz.tali3274]

Omg this guy is so fucking good finally someone is making good fucking music again!!!!! Hell yea

[@bojannedic8981]

The main melody of this song is the exact same as "can you take me back" by the Beatles.

[@novagardenstudios]

This is some fantastic grunge rock!!