Jake Pinto

Jake Pinto is a rare kind of artist—one whose creativity flows seamlessly across the stage, studio, and screen. A multi-instrumentalist and touring member of Magic City Hippies, he fuels every performance with infectious energy, whether behind the piano, on guitar, or adding soaring background vocals. Beyond performance, Jake is the band’s behind-the-scenes architect, designing light shows and automating rigs with wizard-like command of Ableton, Mainstage, and more. From sold-out crowds at Denver’s Mission Ballroom to legendary stages like The Fonda in LA, he helps craft the immersive experiences fans can’t forget.

Outside the indie-funk world, Jake is a vital force in the Grammy-nominated afrobeat powerhouse Antibalas, the Brooklyn-based Daptone Records institution with a global following. He also co-founded EMEFE, an adventurous mix of afrobeat, funk, and rock, now celebrating its long-awaited first release in seven years.

As a solo artist, Jake’s debut record Sad Songs for Happy People earned praise from Village Voice, Glide Magazine, and Under the Radar, showcasing his songwriting depth alongside his stage presence. His rock band The YeahTones has carved a path in the sync world, with placements in Shameless, 68 Whiskey, and Welcome to Wrexham, and their high-voltage single Can’t Stop Me driving the trailer for the 2019 film Villains. A new album is on the horizon.

In film and TV, Jake has teamed up with acclaimed composer Jason Hill to score Apple TV’s Dark Matter (2024), performing everything from piano and drums to synths and homemade instruments. His scoring credits also include Extrapolations and City on Fire (Apple TV), Them (Amazon), and Couples Therapy (Showtime). He also recorded piano for the Robbie Williams biopic directed by The Greatest Showman’s Michael Gracey.

Most recently, Jake joined Jason Hill as bassist for the iconic rock band Louis XIV, debuting with two sold-out shows at The Casbah in San Diego.

With a presence in so many musical worlds, Jake Pinto isn’t just part of the soundtrack—he’s helping shape it.