Leading with authenticity and an original creative twist in reigniting alternative rock and metal, songwriter and artist Jacome hits the scene with the superb album Allure Of The Abyss.
We caught an interview to find out more about the project, the concepts and stories within, the musicianship, and plenty more. Here’s how it went.
Hey – great to talk with you, loving the tracks on Spotify. For those new to your music, what first ignited your passion for rock and metal?
Thank you! The thing that I love about rock music is that it’s just raw and full-on, in a way I don’t experience from other genres. There’s a primality to it.
A song that really inspired me early on was Can’t Stop by Pre)Thing because I hadn’t heard anything that sounded like it before. It’s pure energy, fun and inspiring.
How do you write your songs – solo acoustic then build, or fully loaded and distorted from the start?
Usually I start with a clean build. My process is never very organized. I usually just pick up my guitar, strum whatever tune comes to me and create a song in pieces and try to fit them all together like a puzzle.
“I just Frankenstein my thoughts into one solid result.”
How did the concept and vibe of the album Allure of the Abyss come about?
The record was on a downward spiral with no direction for more than 2 years. I just had a bunch of demos that seemed disconnected. Eventually the “feel” started coming into play once I put together the chorus for Forgotten. It became the bridge that connected the other tracks to each other, making them all work.
Tell me about Consistent Reality – how did the idea and melody come to you, and where do you imagine is the best setting for listeners to escape into the song?
That track is about the set routine of life and death— every human is born, they live their one life, and then they’re gone. The only thing one has control over is their perception on that process, and whether they see it as a trap or an opportunity. I think it’s a song that meets you where you are, and the listener’s mindset determines the ideal setting and impact.
You close things down with the mellow piano tones and harmonies of Adieu, what was the creative process like for this one, and how different is your mindset during these softer moments?
Adieu was a demo from 2020 that came out of the negativity of that time. Emotions were heavier and that resulted in the catharsis that became Adieu— essentially it became a farewell to the darkness I was experiencing then.
What’s the live scene like for this kind of music where you are, and how often do you get to play?
Houston is a hardcore haven, and I haven’t found my niche in the live scene yet, but I want to concentrate on exploring elements and scenes within the live landscape after being so studio-focused up until now.
What’s your biggest ambition as an artist, and what’s the best thing that could happen for you in the next twelve months?
My set goal as an artist is to be recognized by my own style, loved or hated, and create a distinct sonic footprint. Within the next year, I’d love to have more opportunities to perform my music live as much as possible so I can connect on a different level with people, outside of the digital realm.
Is there anything else you’d like people to know about you or your music?
As a one-man band, creating everything from the ground up, I hope people can recognize and appreciate my authenticity and vision behind the chaos.
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