Today we’d like to introduce you to Jack Adamant
Hi Jack, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I do not consider myself an artist with a grand story to tell. Instead, I see myself as a singer-songwriter living between Italy and Sweden. My solo career began in earnest around 2012 when I started composing songs influenced by prominent American artists such as The Pixies, Bob Mould, The Lemonheads, Dinosaur Jr., and Guided By Voices, among others from the same music scene.
I learned to play the guitar at the age of twelve and eagerly began writing music soon after. My early efforts at mixing were done with an old tape recorder I won in a street raffle, which fueled my passion for creating and refining my sound. By experimenting with different genres and meticulously studying the lyrics of my favorite artists, I gradually developed my own style, which leans towards alternative folk/rock. This journey of musical exploration and personal expression has shaped me into the artist I am today.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The biggest challenge I’ve found since I started playing guitar was finding my own style. In the beginning, there was a lot of experimentation with various genres as I aimed to find the one that could entertain me the most.
I’ve always been an avid music listener. Since I was a kid, I remember spending hours turning the knob on an old radio at my parents’ house. Anything music-related was enthralling to me, and I meticulously tried to understand how bands could write and produce a song.
Another challenge was trying to explain to those close to me why music was so important in my life while also understanding why it wasn’t as important to others. Music has always been a sort of cure for me, a way to escape from any form of fear or insecurity. Life is full of unsuccessful outcomes, and it’s easy to get discouraged when expectations aren’t met. This was true for me with music until I started to accept that maybe the main goal wasn’t to write a hit and end up in the newspapers but to find peace with myself and understand deeply who I am. So I keep writing because it makes me feel good, and if this feeling can be shared, I’m happy to make others feel the same.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
After signing with AR Recordings in July 2017, I began working on releasing my first solo EP, “Lunch at 12 since ’82.” The EP consists of five songs that tell the story of a couple navigating the obstacles and hardships of life together.
My first full album, “Unkind,” was released in 2019. It marked a significant change in sound from my earlier work and was written in various locations, including Stockholm, Liverpool, Rome, and other places.
Since 2020, I’ve been exploring a slightly different sound, leaning more towards punk-rock and indie-punk.
My latest album, “Obscure Places & Cupboards,” was released in 2022. It delves into modern dilemmas with commanding vocals and thrilling guitar work, paying homage to rock legends. Collaborating with my friends Ged on drums and Vix on bass, we crafted a sonic experience that resonates with depth and passion.
In June of this year, I released a new single called “Pixels In The Dark,” alongside a previous single “Stuck & Paralysed” and a personal reinterpretation of The Cure’s “Friday I’m In Love.” I feel that the overall sound is taking a different direction again without losing the core of what took years to achieve.
How do you think about luck?
I’ve never been a follower of those luck theories, honestly. I’m not even keen on the concept of luck itself. I believe in making things happen through hard work and focusing on creating and finalizing what I have in mind.
When I write a song, I try to capture the moment and record a draft as soon as possible, usually using my mobile phone, the fastest and quickest way to catch the feeling and essence of the song. After that, it’s more about listening and seeing what the song has to say. The song sort of dictates what will happen with it. If, after multiple listens, I feel a sense of emptiness, I let it go. But if that simple melody starts showing me a path, it’s like the beginning of a journey, and everything becomes easy, like having someone whisper in your ear what to do next.
As you can understand, I don’t spend much time contemplating luck, coincidence, or destiny, these are things I cannot change or predict. I’m better off writing and living a life inspired by music instead.
The only time I wondered about how something would change everything overnight was when I was still a baby dreamer, and that’s not really me, to be honest.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://jackadamant.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/jackadamant
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackadamantofficial
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackadamant
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIclREeHnQEfLGVKmEZXFug
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jack-adamant
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/64xJEQsEsJlIxEFSVe85GS?
