Jake Mason is an independent award-winning songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, manager and advocate for the Australian Music Industry. Throughout his 25-year career he has released 15 albums; toured internationally; and established his own label and studio Soul Messin’ Records.
Jake Mason is co-writer of international hit ‘This Girl’ (Kungs Vs Cookin’ On 3 Burners). The song achieved platinum status in the USA, Australia and the UK, charting at #1 in over 10 countries and top #10 in 35 countries. Not only was the track the most Shazammed dance track worldwide in 2016, it also earned Jake and fellow writers the One Billion Streams APRA award.
As an artist manager, Jake handles the business affairs of Cookin’ On 3 Burners, Soul Messin’ Allstars, Jahrukus and the Jake Mason Trio.
Jake’s screen work includes writing for TV programs as diverse as Love Island, A Million Little Things, MacGyver and My Life Is Murder. In advertising/sync, Jake’s music has featured in campaigns for Just Jeans, Westpac (Australia), Peugeot (Europe), Samsung (USA, played at the Superbowl), Vogue, Victoria’s Secret and the Ellen Degeneres Show.
With his strong ability to cross genres as a multi-instrumentalist (organ/saxophone), Jake has worked with artists including Tex Perkins, Richard Clapton, Josh Teskey, Mark Seymour, Clare Bowditch and Hugh Jackman. He has co-written with Eric McCusker (Mondo Rock), Kate Ceberano, Tania Doko (Bachelor Girl), Paulini, and Melinda Schneider.
The Jake Mason Trio debut album ‘Stranger in the Mirror’ was ARIA nominated as Best Jazz Album in 2018. His long-term collaboration with Cookin’ on 3 Burners has generated internationally airplay and earned the band the Music Victoria Soul Album of The Year for “Blind Bet” 2014.
Behind the scenes Jake is a member of the Resolution Pathways Governance Committee (an ACCC authorised body that resolves issues and disputes for music creators, music users, APRA AMCOS and OneMusic Australia) and is a member of the Music Victoria Artist Advisory Panel. Committed to the development of the next generation of songwriters Jake is a mentor through mentoring initiatives including APRA ‘Sessions’ and via his long-term association with Caulfield Grammar.
Jake is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts, is deeply engaged with the Victorian music scene and is excited to contribute to the dynamic momentum of Australian music.