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Autumn Kings• August 8-9, 2026

Jake Diab | Success Without Losing Yourself

Success may have brought Autumn Kings to a bigger stage, but this conversation reveals why Jake Diab believes the journey matters just as much as the destination. As the band’s highest-charting single, “Gone, Gone, Gone,” continues climbing and Epiphanies prepares for its September 18 release, Jake joins LA Lloyd to share the lessons, setbacks and moments of gratitude that shaped both the band and the person behind the music. It’s a conversation that proves success isn’t just about where you end up…it’s about who you become along the way.

EPIPHANIES

What happens when years of individual songs finally become one complete story? Jake Diab shares why Epiphanies is more than a new album. After introducing fans to Autumn Kings one song at a time, the band’s September 18 release brings those chapters together into one cohesive journey—filled with the lessons, setbacks and breakthroughs that shaped both the music and the musicians behind it.

ERNIE

How far would a complete stranger go to help a rock band keep a dream alive? When Autumn Kings’ van broke down in rural Wisconsin, a man named Ernie handed Jake the keys to his own vehicle so the band could make its next show. That unexpected act of kindness became much more than a road story. It reminded Jake that even in a world that often feels divided, there are still people willing to help someone they’ve never met. It’s one of several moments in this conversation that reveals why Autumn Kings continues connecting with fans both on and off the stage.

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