LIVINGSTON, NJ — With sudden changes and isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic—such as transitioning from a daily commute to New York City to now working remotely with two sons under the age of three—Livingston resident Jared Wohl sought ways to decompress amid the blurred lines between work and home over the last two years.
All roads led back to music, and Wohl set out to master the tracks for his new album, “The Road,” which is now available on popular streaming apps such Spotify, Apple Music and more.
“Seven years ago, I wrote and recorded an album with some incredible musicians,” said Wohl. “Since then, there have been so many life-altering moments: I’ve gotten married, purchased a home, became a father to two amazing little boys and changed careers.”
Wohl, a self-taught artist aiming to reintroduce himself as a singer-songwriter after previously recording under the name Farewell Luna, said his music speaks through influences of soul and is evident of an upbringing listening to Motown, other oldies and alternative rock.
He describes “The Road,” recorded with session artists Sean Hurley on bass, Aaron Sterling on drums and Andy Burton on keys, as “pop rock wrapped around rhythmic guitar and soulful vocal melodies.”
“If these past several years have taught me anything, it’s that life is fragile, its moments are fleeting, and music continues to be my greatest form of self-expression,” said Wohl. “’The Road’ is my first full-length album—a reflection of the path that has led me to where I am and what lies ahead…I hope to instill my love of music in my sons, which is why I am especially excited this album is officially out.”
Wohl is a graduate of Parsippany Hills High School and subsequently earned degrees from both Montclair State University and Michigan State University, respectively.
When he’s not making music, Wohl enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, ages two and 10 months, who are featured on his latest album cover. Additionally, he and his brother, Cameron, are the founders of The Wave Set Fund, whose mission is to raise awareness about the importance of donation and transplantation to “create a culture of love, unity and selflessness,” according to its partner fund, the NJ Sharing Network.
About a decade after Wohl’s brother was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease primarily affecting his liver at the age of 13, doctors told the family that they located a tumor in Cameron’s liver and that a transplant was needed to save his life. Due to the high demand for organs, however, Cameron’s doctors posed the idea of undergoing a living donor transplant.
According to the family, Jared jumped at the opportunity to see if he was a match for his brother and was approved to undergo what was ultimately a successful transplant surgery in February 2014.
The Wave Set Fund was created as a crowdfunding campaign in the process to raise money for the production of a documentary depicting their family’s journey through the transplant experience. Today, the 501©3 nonprofit organization continues its mission to give others a second chance at life by spreading awareness and educating on the importance of organ donation through documentary screenings and a partnership with the 2020 Donate Life Transplant Games.
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