According to Jack is an artist who will put a big fat smile on your face. That’s within the scope of his intentions with his new debut EP Reason to Exist. The solo acoustic project of musician Giacomo Rampazzo, the EP was released on June 14th. A native of Northern Italy, Rampazzo was raised on late 1990s skater punk emanating from California. He presents a very melodic version of punk, more toned down but more heartfelt. It’s a nod to ’90s West Coast punk but done uniquely by Rampazzo. Reason to Exist is an experiment in minimalism. Rather than melding together frantic guitars and highspeed melodies, Rampazzo maintains a measured approach with According to Jack. His songwriting is grounded and emotionally relatable. Reason to Exist is defined by its sharp hooks and thoughtful introspectio...
