Meet Jack Adamant

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jack Adamant a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Jack, thank you so much for taking the time to share your lessons learned with us and we’re sure your wisdom will help many. So, one question that comes up often and that we’re hoping you can shed some light on is keeping creativity alive over long stretches – how do you keep your creativity alive?

Creativity can be tricky, and it doesn’t always flow consistently. Sometimes it comes naturally, like an urge to write a new song, while at other times, it needs a little encouragement. I find inspiration in many ways, whether it’s discovering new bands, watching music videos (which still have that 90s charm for me), listening to fresh podcasts, or diving into a great read. For me, creativity isn’t tied to a single source but rather to a state of mind. There are times when I won’t write anything for a month, and then there are days when I’ll complete multiple songs in one sitting. When working on a new song, I try to at least build a structure or create a solid starting point so I can revisit it the next day. It’s all about keeping the process fluid and being open to wherever inspiration strikes.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I’m Jack Adamant, an Italian songwriter based in Stockholm, Sweden, and a devoted guitarist since the age of twelve, earning my “adamant” moniker along the way. My music draws inspiration from bands like The Pixies, Bob Mould, The Lemonheads, and Dinosaur Jr., reflecting a second and third generation alternative indie rock sound with shades of early 2000s pop-punk.
I’m fortunate to collaborate with two trusted friends: Ged on drums and Vix on bass. Together, we aim to craft music that’s honest, raw, and resonant, delivering a sonic experience full of depth and passion. Under the name Jack Adamant, we’ve released three albums and several recent singles, including “Over Signs,” “Pixels In The Dark,” and “Stuck & Paralysed.”
This journey has been incredibly exciting, and I’m grateful for the connection our music has found with listeners so far. Looking ahead, I’m thrilled to announce that we’ll be releasing a fully recorded album next year, along with live shows to properly promote it!

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

For me, spontaneity and genuineness are two of the most important qualities. I love taking inspiration from bands I admire, but never to the point where it feels like a replica of what’s already out there. It’s natural for people to compare your work to artists they know, it happens all the time but the goal is always to put our unique stamp on what we create. As the journey unfolds, an artist develops a sound that’s truly their own, something more recognisable and less tied to comparisons.
The third quality is dedication. Without it, we wouldn’t be where we are today. Music is a roller coaster, full of highs and lows, so you have to be ready for the bumps along the way. My advice to new bands is to embrace their passion, remain committed, and keep pushing forward, no matter how challenging it gets.

Any advice for folks feeling overwhelmed?

Feeling overwhelmed is part of the creative process. To be honest, it often comes from overworking something, like a song, and building up expectations that it’ll resonate the same way with listeners. I’ve learned that spending a lot of time on a track doesn’t necessarily mean others will connect to it as deeply and that’s okay.
The key for me has been accepting when to let go. Working with art is an open-ended process; it’s easy to tell when it starts, but truly complicated to say when it’s “done.” So, I’ve created a set of personal benchmarks, or “indexes of acceptance.” Once a song meets those benchmarks, I know it’s ready for release, even if it doesn’t feel completely finished. That doesn’t mean I think the song is perfect, I rarely do, but it’s a reminder to myself that the next piece will be even closer to what I imagine in my mind. It’s about progress, not perfection.

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