Jared Place writes simple songs about complex things: life, family, love, home, heaven. Many artists struggle to establish their musical identity, laboriously trying on different musical styles like pieces of clothing, looking to find what fits. But there are others who emerge fully dressed, formed and fitted to their craft, in full command of their identity and music. Jared Place firmly fits in the latter category. He considers his main influences to be Ace Enders, Brand New, Rob Thomas and Moses Mayfield.