Beast Village Radio
Hosted by Jake Small LIVE every Monday at 12:00am
Beast Village Radio is a weekly show on Radio Free Brooklyn, spinning records and discussing the artist development journey in New York City. The show is about going for it in music, the challenges involved, and what it takes to make it work as an independent artist. We'll play great music, welcome special guests, and discuss songwriting, recording, live performances, artist promotion, and the business of building a career in music. In New York City, artist career development and economic viability are compromised by time spread thin between working, creating content, and networking, without enough hours dedicated solely to producing great music. This show will explore that dynamic. Above all, Beast Village Radio is about great records, creative ambition, and making it work in New York City.
About Jake Small
Jake Small is a singer-songwriter, recording artist, and founder of The Streetlamp, an independent rock band based in New York City. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Jake graduated from the University of Michigan in 2023. He began writing and recording original music before relocating to New York City, where he has continued developing his work as a songwriter and performer.
In 2026, Jake released The Streetlamp (Early Sessions), his debut EP, followed by the single "Candela." He has performed at venues across New York City, including Mercury Lounge and Pianos, and continues to write, record, and perform original music with The Streetlamp.
Beyond his work as a musician, Jake founded Beast Village Records, an independent label and artist development initiative dedicated to supporting working artists in New York City. He also founded The Baker Pyramid, an independent print publication focused on music, creativity, and the city's artistic community. Through these projects, Jake aims to build a collaborative network of musicians, producers, and other creative professionals, guided by an artists-first philosophy.
Jake hosts Beast Village Radio on Radio Free Brooklyn, where he spins records and discusses creative ambition, artist career development, and the challenges of making it work in music.
