[Cover photo credit to Joshua Powers]

Originally from the small town of Lincoln, Maine, nomadic artist Jacob Augustine traveled the world before settling back in his hometown when his mother and grandmother fell ill. Augustine will release his first record in a decade, titled I Love You Forever, on May 22, 2026, via Team Love Records.

He has released his second album cut “Halfway to Harlem”, along with a video. The new song “tackles the harsh realities of growing up in the current politically charged & violent landscape of America, with a message of hope for the future.”

Augustine shares:

“’Halfway To Harlem’ is post apocalyptic survivor studies. Car alarms serenading the cities of America to dead battery silence. What is it to fall in love, raise a child and save the world all at the same time? The song was inspired by the times we live in. Choosing hope over dread and defeat. Fleeing a dystopian world only to return once the trees have overgrown the city. The video stars my nephew Niall. His character represents the youth of the world. Being forced to mask their fears and the harsh realities they grow up in. To shield them from hopelessness and the dismal future they may face. The eyes of a child peering through the mask of a killer. A mask the elite would prefer they wear. In the video he eventually finds his hideout where a red lit speaker of modern noise awaits him. He then makes the choice to remove the mask and brave the world. Leaving the speaker’s static noise behind as he rides out to face the harsh realities that await him. With the good fight beating from his brave little heart. It was a joy to shoot the video with Niall, Joshua Powers and his brother Jared. A very fun time had by all. The video makes me cry every time I watch it.”

I Love You Forever welcomes contradictions, combining beauty and ugliness.

Augustine says of the album:

Most of the material was written when my mother was sick. A lot of it is a reflection of that struggle. Also, the album is a critique of capitalist powers that dominate our world. It’s about systemic racism, rural ignorance, and apathy. Our ugly history as Americans. Money over people.

Jacob Augustine chose the album cover to be a photo of his late mother from a time in her life where she was part of the 60’s counter-culture, which stood for civil rights, including “Anti-fascism” and “Peace and love.”

He concludes:

I would like this image to forever stand as a symbol of that ongoing movement. An image of fighting the powers that be with joy and love in our hearts.

Tour Dates – TICKETS

5/1: Chicago, IL @ Fitzgerald’s

5/2: Kalamazoo, MI @ The Polish Hall

5/3: Milwaukee, WI @ Bremen Cafe

5/4: Chicago, IL @ The Burlington

5/5: Madison, WI @ Bur Oak

5/6: Grand Rapids, MI @ The Philmore

5/7: Detroit, MI @ Jobstoppers

5/8: Columbus, OH @ Emporium Wines & Underground Cafe 

5/9: Loraine, OH @ Ship to Shore

5/10: Rochester, NY @ South Wedge Mission

5/15: Ridgewood, NY@ The Footlight

5/16: East Hampton, MA @ Luthier’s Co-op

5/17: Winooski, VT @ The Monkey House