Padova, Italy’s According To Jack has today unveiled his debut EP, Reason to Exist. The acoustic project of Giacomo Rampazzo deploys a heartfelt and infectious brand of melodic punk, with elements of both throwback and contemporary iterations of the genre. In an age of genre-fluidity and artists taking influence from a dexterous array of musical backgrounds, According To Jack‘s minimalist approach makes for a refreshing listen. Rampazzo was raised on the formative sparks of skate punk coming out of California before the turn of the millennium, and it’s clear to see in his intimate, infectious and heartfelt delivery. The Reason to Exist EP is a cathartic and hooky expression of the genre, awash with melody and introspection with songwriting that is both grounded and moving...