Jason Chaffee
@chaffeesongs.bsky.social
Producer of ambient, neo-classical, and anything that sparks emotion. Sailor. Human. Trauma bonded to America since 1975.
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Despite the world's chaos and divisive content, I choose to express my emotions through creativity rather than destructive past behaviors. This shift has literally saved me. Introducing Song #1 "Summer Song" on July 18th. Follow along!
#mnmusic #minneapolismusic #independentartist #mentalhealth
#mnmusic #minneapolismusic #independentartist #mentalhealth
June 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Despite the world's chaos and divisive content, I choose to express my emotions through creativity rather than destructive past behaviors. This shift has literally saved me. Introducing Song #1 "Summer Song" on July 18th. Follow along!
#mnmusic #minneapolismusic #independentartist #mentalhealth
#mnmusic #minneapolismusic #independentartist #mentalhealth
I started working on these tracks in 2020 with my usual collaborators. Some top picks emerged from Soultrain Studios in Nashville, including "Summer Song," set for release on July 18. I remember when they were fine-tuning John's drums, and Adam joined in with what you might call dancing.
#mnmusic
#mnmusic
June 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I started working on these tracks in 2020 with my usual collaborators. Some top picks emerged from Soultrain Studios in Nashville, including "Summer Song," set for release on July 18. I remember when they were fine-tuning John's drums, and Adam joined in with what you might call dancing.
#mnmusic
#mnmusic
🎶 New music is coming.
After years of writing I’m ready to start sharing my story.
On July 18, I’ll be releasing the first single from my upcoming album, a track called “Summer Song.”
It’s warm and full of motion
This is the beginning. I’d love for you to join me.
chaffeesongs.substack.com
After years of writing I’m ready to start sharing my story.
On July 18, I’ll be releasing the first single from my upcoming album, a track called “Summer Song.”
It’s warm and full of motion
This is the beginning. I’d love for you to join me.
chaffeesongs.substack.com
Jason Chaffee | Substack
Peering out from the ridge of my Captain's wheel I assess the situation. Careful, but with angst I run for the nearest Juno 60 and push Am add9. Add verb, add lap steel, repeat. Click to read Jason Ch...
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June 6, 2025 at 3:09 AM
🎶 New music is coming.
After years of writing I’m ready to start sharing my story.
On July 18, I’ll be releasing the first single from my upcoming album, a track called “Summer Song.”
It’s warm and full of motion
This is the beginning. I’d love for you to join me.
chaffeesongs.substack.com
After years of writing I’m ready to start sharing my story.
On July 18, I’ll be releasing the first single from my upcoming album, a track called “Summer Song.”
It’s warm and full of motion
This is the beginning. I’d love for you to join me.
chaffeesongs.substack.com
At substack, won't you join me?
#ambient #mnmusic
#minneapolismusic
chaffeesongs.substack.com/p/motivation...
#ambient #mnmusic
#minneapolismusic
chaffeesongs.substack.com/p/motivation...
Motivations
Gaining the strength to keep moving is strongest in the darkness.
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April 28, 2025 at 2:13 AM
At substack, won't you join me?
#ambient #mnmusic
#minneapolismusic
chaffeesongs.substack.com/p/motivation...
#ambient #mnmusic
#minneapolismusic
chaffeesongs.substack.com/p/motivation...
1999 to Now, A Second Act
1999 to Now, A Second Act
Seattle to Minneapolis
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April 14, 2025 at 2:01 AM
1999 to Now, A Second Act
A little piano on my next album. Adi Yeshaya composed the strings score and played some piano.
March 31, 2025 at 3:57 AM
A little piano on my next album. Adi Yeshaya composed the strings score and played some piano.
Mixing at the Drum Farm in Menomonie.
February 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Mixing at the Drum Farm in Menomonie.
I just want to wake up to the good news that our president of these United States is worm food.
Not that worms like the putrid rankness of decaying dental waste.
Also my cello fucking fell over and broke the neck clean off. I'm crunchy.
Not that worms like the putrid rankness of decaying dental waste.
Also my cello fucking fell over and broke the neck clean off. I'm crunchy.
February 20, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I just want to wake up to the good news that our president of these United States is worm food.
Not that worms like the putrid rankness of decaying dental waste.
Also my cello fucking fell over and broke the neck clean off. I'm crunchy.
Not that worms like the putrid rankness of decaying dental waste.
Also my cello fucking fell over and broke the neck clean off. I'm crunchy.
I'm real easing 2 albums this July 18. Although they will be released independently of one another they are tied to the story. One is Rick based, the angst. The other is ambient, the release.
2 albums 1 story.
#mnmusic #ambient #rock
#mentalhealth
youtu.be/7f6zsQ4YsiM?...
2 albums 1 story.
#mnmusic #ambient #rock
#mentalhealth
youtu.be/7f6zsQ4YsiM?...
Double Album Release Announcement
YouTube video by Jason Chaffee
youtu.be
February 4, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I'm real easing 2 albums this July 18. Although they will be released independently of one another they are tied to the story. One is Rick based, the angst. The other is ambient, the release.
2 albums 1 story.
#mnmusic #ambient #rock
#mentalhealth
youtu.be/7f6zsQ4YsiM?...
2 albums 1 story.
#mnmusic #ambient #rock
#mentalhealth
youtu.be/7f6zsQ4YsiM?...
Do we offer compassion for those that are coming back to the truth? Those that realize voting for a fascist and oligarchy might actually cause harm to this country and the future generations that are going to have to grow up in what used to be called a democracy? I think the correct answer is yes.
January 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Do we offer compassion for those that are coming back to the truth? Those that realize voting for a fascist and oligarchy might actually cause harm to this country and the future generations that are going to have to grow up in what used to be called a democracy? I think the correct answer is yes.
I am now going to commit to Blue sky is my primary social outlet given the latest news from zuck and his empire. Someone trying to suck the nuts of the dictator is not a platform I want to be on. On that note here's an excerpt of the most beautiful song ever written at a concert in Rome I attended.
January 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I am now going to commit to Blue sky is my primary social outlet given the latest news from zuck and his empire. Someone trying to suck the nuts of the dictator is not a platform I want to be on. On that note here's an excerpt of the most beautiful song ever written at a concert in Rome I attended.
I was keeping hope, albeit a small sliver of hope, that maybe... Just maybe we'd do something about the election interference. That hope is gone and I'm going into hiding. I just don't fucking care until we go to the streets.
January 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I was keeping hope, albeit a small sliver of hope, that maybe... Just maybe we'd do something about the election interference. That hope is gone and I'm going into hiding. I just don't fucking care until we go to the streets.
Minneapolis sure is a hellhole. 🤣
That was sarcasm btw.
Tried my hand at skate sailing... I suck. I'll stick to liquid water
#happynewyear
That was sarcasm btw.
Tried my hand at skate sailing... I suck. I'll stick to liquid water
#happynewyear
January 5, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Minneapolis sure is a hellhole. 🤣
That was sarcasm btw.
Tried my hand at skate sailing... I suck. I'll stick to liquid water
#happynewyear
That was sarcasm btw.
Tried my hand at skate sailing... I suck. I'll stick to liquid water
#happynewyear
Bill Nye's full name is William New Years Eve. This has been cracking me up all day. Thank you internet.
December 28, 2024 at 5:45 AM
Bill Nye's full name is William New Years Eve. This has been cracking me up all day. Thank you internet.
Getting close to complete. Album 1 of 2025. The other one will be my first ambient album.
#mnmusic #minneapolismusic
#mnmusic #minneapolismusic
December 15, 2024 at 5:06 AM
Getting close to complete. Album 1 of 2025. The other one will be my first ambient album.
#mnmusic #minneapolismusic
#mnmusic #minneapolismusic
December 12, 2024 at 12:18 AM
I use these metrics to define my own personal goals, not worth. This is miniscule compared to other artists out there and as hard as I try to not compare, I do. My dream still lives though To make music, to be heard, but more importantly to connect.
#mnmusic #minneapolismusic #mentalhealth
#mnmusic #minneapolismusic #mentalhealth
December 6, 2024 at 3:59 AM
I use these metrics to define my own personal goals, not worth. This is miniscule compared to other artists out there and as hard as I try to not compare, I do. My dream still lives though To make music, to be heard, but more importantly to connect.
#mnmusic #minneapolismusic #mentalhealth
#mnmusic #minneapolismusic #mentalhealth
Scouting a room to record and produce the final song for my debut ambient album. This one doesn't fit the genre entirely, it has vocals. Think a little Haevn meets Gilmour.
#ambient #ambientmusic #neoclassical #mnmusic #minneapolismusic
#ambient #ambientmusic #neoclassical #mnmusic #minneapolismusic
November 17, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Scouting a room to record and produce the final song for my debut ambient album. This one doesn't fit the genre entirely, it has vocals. Think a little Haevn meets Gilmour.
#ambient #ambientmusic #neoclassical #mnmusic #minneapolismusic
#ambient #ambientmusic #neoclassical #mnmusic #minneapolismusic
I look forward to the day that Nature, in all its mighty glory, takes back the meat carcasses that are planning to destroy the goodness of this country, world.
November 16, 2024 at 8:14 PM
I look forward to the day that Nature, in all its mighty glory, takes back the meat carcasses that are planning to destroy the goodness of this country, world.
Working on finishing this one up for my debut ambient album. This album has more meaning to me than anything I've done.
We need music now more than ever.
#ambient #ambientmusic #neoclassical #mnmusic #minneapolismusic #mentalhealth #meditate
We need music now more than ever.
#ambient #ambientmusic #neoclassical #mnmusic #minneapolismusic #mentalhealth #meditate
November 14, 2024 at 6:33 PM
Working on finishing this one up for my debut ambient album. This album has more meaning to me than anything I've done.
We need music now more than ever.
#ambient #ambientmusic #neoclassical #mnmusic #minneapolismusic #mentalhealth #meditate
We need music now more than ever.
#ambient #ambientmusic #neoclassical #mnmusic #minneapolismusic #mentalhealth #meditate
If I worry about tomorrow today it will zap my energy for kicking their asses tomorrow.
Here's the Blue Cave in Croatia. On Isle of Vis to be exact, my next home. The cave, not the island.
Here's the Blue Cave in Croatia. On Isle of Vis to be exact, my next home. The cave, not the island.
November 13, 2024 at 3:40 AM
If I worry about tomorrow today it will zap my energy for kicking their asses tomorrow.
Here's the Blue Cave in Croatia. On Isle of Vis to be exact, my next home. The cave, not the island.
Here's the Blue Cave in Croatia. On Isle of Vis to be exact, my next home. The cave, not the island.
I never used this dump of a platform anyway.
November 12, 2024 at 3:17 AM
I never used this dump of a platform anyway.