Philadelphia-born and Atlanta-based, singer/songwriter Jesse Ruben will release his newest LP, Belong, produced by Dwight A. Baker (Brandi Carlisle, Bob Schneider, Blue October) on October 10th, 2025. He will be touring in support of the album’s release, including record celebration events at City Winery in Philadelphia and Mercury Lounge in NYC. 

The ten-song release explores themes of “mental health, living with a chronic illness, long term relationships, and how essential community is for everyone’s survival and ability to thrive.” Belong shows Ruben’s mix of Pop, Rock, and Folk influences.

The bulk of the album was recorded during the pandemic, though its release was derailed by complications due to Lyme disease. Ruben has been managing the disease for over a decade with its initial bout from 2013-2016 forcing a pause in his career.

Ruben shares:

The only way to get through difficult things is with the help of other people, not hiding and trying to do everything yourself. It’s about honesty, and vulnerability, and telling the truth even when it’s scary or uncomfortable. Especially when it’s scary or uncomfortable.

The song “Future” is out now, alongside an official video. The piano ballad recounts the monent that the songwriter met his now wife.

He explains:

Every once in a while, you have a moment or a conversation or event that changes the course of your life forever. And what’s even rarer is realizing you are in one of those moments as they are happening. When my wife walked into the bar on our first date, I knew at that moment that we were going to get married. This song is about being in that moment. 

Don’t Miss Jesse Ruben On Tour!
8/15  Bold City Circuit                                    Jacksonville, FL
8/16  Luna Zoot House Concerts                   Tampa, FL
8/23  Rockin The Perky Benefit                      Schwenksville, PA
8/27  Awendaw Green                                    Awendaw, SC
9/11  Annapolis Songwriters Festival              Annapolis, MD
9/26  Mercury Lounge                                     New York, NY*
9/27  City Winery                                             Philadelphia, PA*
9/28  Capital One Hall                                     Tysons, VA*
10/2  Quarry Hill Winery                                  Berlin Heights, OH
10/3  The Rialto Theatre                                  Akron, OH*
10/4  20 Front Street                                        Lake Orion, MI*
10/18  House Concert                                      Greenville, SC
10/18  Running with Headphones Concerts     Winston-Salem, SC

*with JD Eicher