Jacob Uitti

seattle, washington, united states

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Jake Uitti’s work has appeared in Vanity Fair, The Guardian, Interview, The Nation, The Athletic and many more publications. When not immersed mid-interview, Jake can be found in search of the city’s best fried chicken or cheese pizza slice. He is the co-author of memoirs with NBA stars Muggsy Bogues and Earl Cureton and co-author of The Sound of Seattle: 101 Songs that Shaped a City with his radio DJ wife. The son of Ivy League professors, Jake grew up amidst tomes of French literature, but soulful meals, thoughtful music, thrilling sports and compelling conversations are his true loves.

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3 One-Word Classic Rock Songs From 1972 That Are Timeless

Do you ever imagine yourself in another era? Do you ever think about what it would be like if you somehow showed up in a decade some 50 years ago? What would you wear, what would you do, where would you go? But most importantly: what music would you liste... See more

americansongwriter.com•Jacob Uitti•Jan 13, 2026

3 Movie Soundtracks From the Early 1990s That Hit No. 1

In the 1990s, way before we had social media accounts or even emails, we were movie fans. Going to the mall, getting a bite to eat, and seeing a film—that was the thing to do during the decade. And as a result, there are many great movies from the era we ... See more

americansongwriter.com•Jacob Uitti•Jan 13, 2026

3 Pop Songs From 1995 That Show How Weird the 90s Were

The 1990s were strange. In the best of ways! But one way to be sure of that fact is to look at the music the decade produced. It was an eclectic era, from the singles on the radio to the bands fans went to see in stadiums, small venues, and house show bas... See more

americansongwriter.com•Jacob Uitti•Jan 13, 2026

3 Eternal Hootie & The Blowfish Songs That Remind Us of the 90s

In 1994, you couldn’t escape Cracked Rear View. The debut album from the South Carolina-born band Hootie & The Blowfish was everywhere. And for good reason. Lead singer Darius Rucker wrote catchy songs that millions of people could fall in love with, ... See more

americansongwriter.com•Jacob Uitti•Jan 12, 2026

3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1980s That I Just Wanted More From

When you hear something, and it gives you that bolt of inspiration, you know you want more. Suddenly, the song you just heard becomes a potential wellspring for joy or insight or that je ne sais quoi you’ve always been looking for. It’s your lucky day! Vi... See more

americansongwriter.com•Jacob Uitti•Jan 12, 2026

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Bachelors, Philosophy, Political Science at Rutgers UniversityGraduated: 2005

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3 One-Word Classic Rock Songs From 1972 That Are Timeless

3 Movie Soundtracks From the Early 1990s That Hit No. 1

3 Pop Songs From 1995 That Show How Weird the 90s Were

3 Eternal Hootie & The Blowfish Songs That Remind Us of the 90s

3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1980s That I Just Wanted More From

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3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1980s That I Just Wanted More From

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