At the helm of one of electronic music’s rising independent labels, Junior Jack has steered Adesso Music from a collaborative venture with Pat BDS in 2019 to an influential force in the industry.
Photo credit: Junior Jack – Facebook
Now, as the label approaches its fifth anniversary, it stands as a testament to the power of prioritizing artistic integrity over commercial pressures—a philosophy that has attracted top-tier talent and earned industry-wide respect.
The label’s trajectory continues upward with the anticipated release of their ‘Session 03’ VA compilation, showcasing their curated selection of breakthrough artists and tracks. Beyond music releases, Adesso Music has evolved to encompass a publishing division and has ambitious plans for 2025, including expansion into live events and artist management.
With a release schedule extending into March 2025, the label demonstrates its commitment to long-term growth while maintaining its foundational principle: nurturing authentic artistic expression.
In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Junior Jack, whose “don’t follow trends, become the trend” mentality has shaped Adesso Music into more than just a record label—it’s become a movement. He shares candid insights about the label’s evolution, future aspirations, and the delicate balance between artistic vision and industry demands.
EG: Hi, Junior Jack! It’s an absolute pleasure to have you here with us. How have you been? What have you been up to?
Adesso Music: Thanks for the invite. Mainly working in the studio on both, my soon-to-be-launched plug-in, and A&R for the Adesso Music label.
EG: First of all, congratulations on the incoming drop of your ‘Session 03’ VA compilation! You guys must be very excited to have this one out. What has the initial reception been like so far?
Adesso Music: It’s always flattering when other artists, labels, managers, and others speak highly of our releases. It validates what we do and keeps us focused to keep doing more of the same, but better.
EG: So, what can fans of the series come to find this time around?
Adesso Music: The compilations are really just a timely reminder of the fruits of our work over the previous few months. Putting them all together makes it an easy one-bite experience. With so many releases everywhere, sometimes good records can still get lost. Combining them together on one compilation is a good way to hopefully reintroduce if a track was missed first time around.
EG: Just how much work goes into putting something like ‘Session 03’? The tracklist looks massive.
Adesso Music: The label guys do all the work.
“‘The compilations are really just a timely reminder of the fruits of our work over the previous few months”
EG: Now, let’s rewind back to 2019 for a second…How did Adesso Music come to be? What was the motivation driving this venture?
Adesso Music: I was making music with my partner Pat BDS. We wanted to find labels to release our music but Geoff suggested we start our own label instead. We originally only released our own records but as time went on this changed. At some point, we woke up and we were a fully functioning record label…
EG: Where is Adesso Music at right now? How has it evolved over this past 5 years?
Adesso Music: We added a publishing division to the company last year and 2025 will see us venture into live events and artist management. As long as great music is being produced then we’ll still be around.
EG: Where do you guys see Adesso Music in 5 or 10 years? What would be your “dream” achievement with Adesso?
Adesso Music: Our only mission is to be associated and working with great artists, producers, and music and hopefully be able to help them positively along the way.
EG: As an independent record label, how do you navigate the challenges of balancing artistic vision and commercial success? What are some of the strategies you employ to achieve both?
Adesso Music: It’s difficult but we focus on the art first and foremost.
“‘At some point, we woke up and we were a fully functioning record label…”
EG: In your opinion, what does the future look like for labels in the next few years? Will music still be the main commodity?
Adesso Music: Music soundtracks our lives. It will always be around us thankfully.
EG: What would be the best bit of advice you’d give to someone looking to start their own label nowadays? What are some of the “obstacles” or difficulties you found along the way and how did you overcome them?
Adesso Music: Well it isn’t easy but have a dream and a vision and stay true to your beliefs. Don’t follow trends. Become the trend.
EG: Looking ahead, what can we expect from Adesso Music in the coming year? Any upcoming releases or projects you’d like to share with your fans?
Adesso Music: We have a release schedule for March 2025 already. Hopefully, we’ll have our first live event and be blessed with being able to listen to great music each and every day.
EG: Thank you so much for your time! We wish you and Adesso Music all the best for the future!
Adesso Music: Thank you. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.
Hever Jara’s ‘Bali’ is now available on Adesso Music. Stream and download here.
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