Jackson Jay Kidder + Local Motive + giverupper

songwriter/saxophone/sadboy

giverupper is the solo project of j.t. teichert. the music represents an attempt to “give up” the masks that we wear every day.

giverupper blends formally trained saxophone sounds and informal, casual guitar textures.

giverupper’s debut ep, shorty, released on 12/20/25.

it is j.t.’s ultimate goal to “give” music and lift others “up.”

"How can you feel nostalgic for a song you’ve never heard before? That’s how it feels when listening to ‘i like you’. The track is a fresh release." - The Limelight Chicago