Biography

Jay Feelbender (alias of Toronto based musician Jacob Switzer) is the alt-pop glow-up of your dreams. Though newly flying solo as Jay, he has been sharpening his skills in many bands since early 2012 such as Goodbye Honolulu, Luna Li, Creep Creep Beach and HeadSpace. 
 Jay himself is an amalgamation of many influences. First, growing up in the Toronto folk-country scene as the child of a musician (Shirley temples at the bar and naps behind the drum kit). Then entering high school and forming alt-rock band Goodbye Honolulu (performing for thousands opening for Spanish rock band Hinds on U.S tours, and touring Canada along side Luna Li & The Beaches). Now, Jay Feelbender draws on all the influences, from childhood to now, that have shaped his musical and personal identity. 
 Jay’s music paints a portrait of the journey throughout an artist’s young life. From the fun to the fragile, the introspective to the explosive, Jay feels it all.