Del Water Gap
Del Water Gap in New York City
Del Water Gap in New York City
Background information
Birth nameSamuel Holden Jaffe[1]
Also known asS. Holden Jaffe
Born1992 or 1993 (age 30–31)[2]
OriginBrooklyn, New York, U.S.
GenresIndie pop
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • drums
  • bass
Years active2012–present
Labels
Websitedelwatergap.net

Del Water Gap is the indie pop solo project[lower-alpha 1] of Samuel Holden Jaffe (also known as S. Holden Jaffe), an American musician and record producer based in Brooklyn, New York.[3] He rose to prominence following the release of the single "Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat" in 2020. He has subsequently released two studio albums with Mom + Pop Music.

Career

Inception and early career

Jaffe is from Sharon, Connecticut.[4] While at boarding school in Millbrook, New York, Jaffe first recorded as Del Water Gap.[5] The name was inspired by the Delaware Water Gap.[6] Jaffe cites seeing the name handwritten on the back of a box truck in Sharpie at the age of seventeen. At the time of the project's inception, Jaffe was playing drums in a noise rock band in which "they wouldn’t really let me sing."[7] He later attended the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University (NYU) to study music and sound production.[8] Band membership changed often as Jaffe entered college. There, he connected with Maggie Rogers, who played in the first incarnation of Del Water Gap.[9] She was in the band for six months. After two of the people he had started the project with dropped out, Jaffe took on Del Water Gap as a solo project.[6]

In 2013, Del Water Gap released his first EP, Del Water Gap EP.[10] In 2017, he independently released the EP 1 (646) 943 2672, named after the number for a burner phone he encouraged fans to call.[6]

In 2018, Jaffe released the single "Laid Down My Arms" on Terrible Records.[11] In 2019, he released the singles "Chastain" and "Theory of Emotion" ahead of his third EP, Don't Get Dark, also on Terrible Records.[12] In 2019, he released the EP Alive From Fresno, which included seven tracks recorded live.[13]

2020–present: "Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat" and mainstream success

In 2020, Del Water Gap released "Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat" and "Mariposa" on Atlantic Records.[14][15] In July 2020, "Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat" gained widespread attention after actresses Margaret Qualley and Kaitlyn Dever posted an Instagram video of themselves performing a "socially distant dance party" to the song during the first summer of the COVID-19 pandemic.[16]

Also in 2020, Jaffe featured on "New Song" with Maggie Rogers as part of her compilation album Notes from the Archive: Recordings 2011–2016.[17] Jaffe also collaborated with Rogers on her second album, Surrender, co-writing and producing the singles "Want Want" and "Anywhere With You" alongside Rogers and Kid Harpoon.[18][19] He also worked with Claud on the single "My Body" and co-wrote and produced Claud's "Never Meant to Call".[20]

In 2021, Jaffe released his debut LP Del Water Gap on Mom + Pop Music. He toured internationally to support the album.[21]

In 2023, Jaffe released the album I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet. The recording process took approximately 18 months over 40 studio sessions. It features collaborations with musicians such as Clairo and Arlo Parks.[22] The album, his second release on Mom + Pop, debuted at number 97 on the Top Current Album Sales chart.[13]

Jaffe has opened for artists such as girl in red, Arlo Parks, Holly Humberstone, Jeremy Zucker, Maggie Rogers and Mt. Joy.[23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30]

Performances

Tours

Headliner

  • I Miss You Already + I Haven't Left Yet On Tour - UK + Europe (2024)[31]
  • I Miss You Already + I Haven't Left Yet On Tour - North America (2023)[22]
  • Del Water Gap - UK + Europe Tour (2022)[32]
  • Del Water Gap - North America Tour (2021, 2022)[33]

Opening act

Festivals

Television

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
I Miss You Already + I Haven't Left Yet
  • Release date: September 29, 2023
  • Label: Mom + Pop Music
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, LP
Del Water Gap
  • Released: October 8, 2021
  • Label: Mom + Pop Music
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, cassette, LP

Extended plays

Title Details
Alive from Fresno
  • Released: November 22, 2019
  • Label: Terrible Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Don't Get Dark
  • Released: April 12, 2019
  • Label: Terrible Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, LP, CD
1 (646) 943 2672 (Extended Play)
  • Released: March 10, 2017
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, CD
Sleeping (Extended Play)
  • Released: May 2, 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, CD
Del Water Gap EP
  • Released: May 18, 2012
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, CD

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Album
"NFU" 2023 I Miss You Already + I Haven't Left Yet
"Coping on Unemployment" 2023
"Quilt of Steam" feat. Arlo Parks 2023
"Losing You" 2023
"All We Ever Do Is Talk" 2023
"Complicated" (Avril Lavigne cover) 2022 Spotify Singles
"Alone Together" 2021 Del Water Gap
"Perfume" 2021
"Better Than I Know Myself" 2021
"Hurting Kind" 2021
"Sorry I Am" 2021
"Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat" 2020
"Mariposa" 2020 Non-album single
Title Year Album
"New Song"

(Maggie Rogers and Del Water Gap)

 2020 Notes from the Archive: Recordings 2011-2016
"(Does It Feel Slow?)"

(Maggie Rogers and Del Water Gap)

 2020
"My Body"

(Claud and Del Water Gap)

 2020 Non-album single

Songwriting and production credits

[43]

Year Song Artist Album Details
2022 "everything i hate about you" Johnny Orlando all the things that could go wrong Producer/songwriter
2022 "Anywhere with You" Maggie Rogers Surrender Producer/songwriter
2022 "Want Want" Maggie Rogers Surrender Producer/songwriter
2021 "Thief" Ella Jane THIS IS NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE! Producer
2021 "Peachi" Chloe George Non-album single Producer
2021 "Something to Miss" Kristiane I Miss Myself, Sometimes Producer
2021 "life sentence" Zachary Knowles tendency to be a loner Producer/songwriter
2020 "Japanese Posters" Rebounder Subway Songs Songwriter
2018 "Never Meant to Call" Claud Non-album single Producer/songwriter

Music videos

Title Year Director
"All We Ever Do Is Talk" 2023 Talia Ryder[44]
"Perfume" 2021 S. Holden Jaffe and Charlie Plummer
"Hurting Kind" 2021 S. Holden Jaffe and Charlie Plummer
"Sorry I Am" 2021 S. Holden Jaffe and Angela Ricciardi
"Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat" 2020 S. Holden Jaffe
"My Body"

(Claud and Del Water Gap)

 2020 S. Holden Jaffe and Claud Mintz
"Theory of Emotion" 2019 Dillon Moore
"Laid Down My Arms" 2018 Dillon Moore

Notes

  1. ↑ As stated by Jaffe directly on his website.

References

  1. ↑ "ASCAP Repertory".
  2. ↑ "Meet Maggie Rogers's College Bandmate". October 8, 2021.
  3. ↑ Adamian, John (February 4, 2019) [February 1, 2019]. "S. Holden Jaffe bringing Del Water Gap project to Cafe Nine". Hartford Courant. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  4. ↑ Marcus, Gerard (April 12, 2019). "Del Water Gap – Don't Get Dark". ThrdCoast. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Del Water Gap EP, by Del Water Gap". Del Water Gap. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  6. 1 2 3 Aitken, Madeleine (March 18, 2021). "Weekender: Del Water Gap talks band roots, meaning of his music and future plans". The Tufts Daily. Tufts University. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  7. ↑ Wald, Jackson (November 30, 2021). "Del Water Gap Could Have Been Known as "The Baloney Pony"". Interview Magazine. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  8. ↑ Parks, Brit (August 27, 2020). "The Ice Cube Necklace: An interview with Del Water Gap". Teeth Magazine. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  9. ↑ LaMantia, Brooke (October 8, 2021). "Meet Maggie Rogers's College Bandmate". The Cut. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  10. ↑ Diorio, Julia; Brown, Eliana (October 26, 2023). "Beyond NYU: Del Water Gap on exploring creative vulnerability". Washington Square News. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  11. ↑ Manno, Lizzie (November 13, 2018). "Del Water Gap Shares Video for New Single, "Laid Down My Arms"". Paste Magazine. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  12. ↑ Subic, Meg (July 23, 2021). "Del Water Gap shares bubbly new single 'Better Than I Know Myself'". Indie88. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  13. 1 2 Zellner, Xander (October 11, 2023). "10 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: Del Water Gap, The Beaches, Armand Hammer & More". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Atlantic Records Del Water Gap – Mariposa". Atlantic Records Official Website. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  15. ↑ "Atlantic Records Del Water Gap – Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat". Atlantic Records Official Website. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  16. ↑ "This Is How Young Hollywood Throws A Party In A Pandemic". British Vogue. July 2, 2020. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  17. ↑ Marple, Krista (December 18, 2020). "Maggie Rogers Shares Previously Unreleased "New Song" Featuring Del Water Gap". MXDWN.
  18. ↑ "Watch Maggie Rogers' Video for New Song "Want Want"". Pitchfork. June 1, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Maggie Rogers: Surrender". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
  20. ↑ Wang, Steffanee (February 26, 2020). "Premiere: Claud & Del Water Gap's "My Body" Is A Sad, Auto-Tuned Bop". Nylon. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  21. ↑ Braaten, Elizabeth (September 29, 2023). "Del Water Gap Shines on I Miss You Already + I Haven't Left Yet". Paste Magazine. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  22. 1 2 Ciarlo, Concetta (September 25, 2023). "S. Holden Jaffe on Del Water Gap's Poetic Second Album, 'I Miss You Already + I Haven't Left Yet'". Vogue. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  23. ↑ "MT. JOY W/ DEL WATER GAP - RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE". Do303 - Denver News, Events and Updates. May 22, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  24. 1 2 Hatfield, Amanda (October 20, 2022). "Maggie Rogers announces 2023 tour with Del Water Gap (Radio City Music Hall included)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  25. 1 2 Paul, Larisha (September 5, 2023). "Del Water Gap and Arlo Parks Search for Balance on New Single 'Quilt of Steam'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  26. 1 2 Staff, Notion (May 5, 2022). "girl in red and Del Water Gap: Live at 02 Ritz Manchester". Notion. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  27. 1 2 "Del Water Gap Crowd-Surfs in Thom Browne Shorts". GQ. October 26, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  28. 1 2 "Jeremy Zucker presents MORE NOISE !!!! - Saturday October 30th, 2021 At The Complex Salt Lake City, Utah Events". www.thecomplexslc.com. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  29. 1 2 UCR (November 8, 2021). "Jeremy Zucker The Complex". Utah Concert Review. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  30. 1 2 S.Lo (October 9, 2021). "This Week's Shows and Streams: October 4–10". buzzbands.la. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
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  32. ↑ "DEL WATER GAP | Botanique". botanique.be. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  33. ↑ "Del Water Gap Releases Full-length Debut Album 'Del Water Gap'". Mom+Pop Music. October 8, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  34. ↑ "Del Water Gap feels at home with Newport Folk Festival's homegrown vibe". GBH. August 1, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  35. ↑ Blistein, Jon (May 9, 2023). "Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Shania Twain Lead Austin City Limits Fest Lineup". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  36. ↑ Gallagher, Alex (May 16, 2023). "Splendour In The Grass 2023: latest updates on the festival's line-up, tickets, sideshows and more". NME. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  37. ↑ "Lineup Poster". The Governors Ball Music Festival. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  38. ↑ "Lollapalooza 2022 Lineup Announced: Metallica, Dua Lipa, J. Cole, Green Day, Doja Cat and More to Headline". Paste Magazine. March 23, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
  39. ↑ Pearis, Bill (April 19, 2022). "Outside Lands 2022 lineup (Green Day, Post Malone, SZA, Phoebe Bridgers, Wet Leg, more)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
  40. ↑ "Find Your Hot Girl Summer Anthem: All Things Go Festival Edition". All Things Go. July 24, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  41. ↑ "Firefly Festival 2022 - The Woodlands, Dover, DE". fireflyfestival.com. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  42. ↑ "Late Night with Seth Meyers Highlight: Del Water Gap: Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat". NBC. January 27, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
  43. ↑ "S. Holden Jaffe - MUSIC".
  44. ↑ "V Girls: Talia Ryder". V Magazine. November 18, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.

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