Jake Tavill Releases Music Video For Stripped-Down Pop Song, “Pleading”

March 9th, 2015

Matthew Leimkuehler

New Jersey-based piano pop artist Jake Tavill released his debut music video for the stripped down and infectious pop song “Pleading” last week. The video is shot in the desert with huge, epic pans and camera movement. Given Tavill’s slight resenblence to a younger and more sane Shia LaBeouf, the video wouldn’t be out of place as the lead single for nostalgic hit film, Holes.

But don’t let the scenery fool you — this up-and-coming pop star delivers an undeniable hook in the video, channeling young versions of John Legend. Check out the video after the jump and leave your thoughts in the comments below.