Today we’d like to introduce you to Jamø
Hi JAMØ, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
it all started in 2019 when I went to a Flume concert. I had no idea what to expect, but something about the atmosphere was different. I’ve always been a tech kid—taking apart computers, putting them back together, even taking apart calculators when I was little, which freaked my mom out. I remember one day she saw the pieces scattered across the table, but I was like, ‘don’t worry, mom,’ and put it all back together. so, when I saw flume on stage, using what I now know is a synthesizer, it reminded me of the computers I used to mess with. it was like, ‘if he can create these sounds with this computer looking thing, why can’t I?’
but beyond the tech side, that concert did something else to me. I’ve never been a super emotional person—tears only came with big life events—but when that beat dropped, I just lost it. I cried my eyes out. I felt this connection to everyone around me in a way I never had before. it was like the music unlocked something. after that, I couldn’t stop. I spent every free moment learning, producing, and trying to recreate that feeling, that connection for everyone else. it’s not just about making music anymore; it felt like this was what I was meant to do. ever since, I’ve been on this journey, trying to build something that can connect people the way I felt connected that night.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
it definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. when I first started making music, my dad had a completely different vision for my life—he wanted me to be a D1 athlete, make a ton of money, and go into finance. every time he saw me on my computer working on music, he’d lose his mind. it was honestly pretty traumatic. he’d yell, walk away, then come back and yell some more. there was just no understanding of what I was trying to do. I remember the day I learned where middle C was on the piano, and I was so amazed, but it wasn’t something I could share with him.
and yeah, I got made fun of a lot in the early days. putting yourself out there is hard, and it’s especially tough when the people closest to you don’t approve. so I ended up sneaking around with my music—working on it late at night after school while my dad was pushing me to work out or practice hockey. but honestly, music became my own little world where I could escape and create.
in my dad’s mind, success was always about money. he never saw music as something that could lead to that, and in reality, it doesn’t always. so, for him, it was like I was wasting my time. now, as I’m in my senior year of college, I’m at a crossroads—do I keep chasing this dream, or do I take the safe route and get a stable job? the future is unknown, and it’s scary to think about where this could go.
but just recently, I played a show in mississippi where I felt something different. I truly connected with the fans, and it felt like we were creating something bigger than ourselves. in that moment, I realized that i’m going all in on this music thing. it reignited that fire in me, but it’s hard because the future is so uncertain. even with all these doubts, I’ve always kept the end goal in mind: to connect people through music, and that’s what keeps driving me forward.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
my work revolves around connecting people through music, and I specialize in electronic dance music, particularly house. I play a lot of remixes during my sets to keep the crowd engaged and I love interacting with the audience, just feeling that connection. we’re all human, and music is my way of expressing myself in the most authentic way. it’s been amazing to see how people respond to that.
what sets me apart is my approach—I come from a tech background, always tinkering with computers and breaking things down to understand how they work. that same curiosity drives my production and the way I approach sound. but what I’m most proud of is how much effort I’ve put into this. I’ve never stuck with anything for this long, and it’s been pretty cool to see where it’s taking me. it’s more than just DJing to me—it’s about creating moments where everyone feels connected.
If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
growing up, I was always really curious and thoughtful. I didn’t speak much unless I’d thought a lot about what I wanted to say, which was tough because I think more in images than in words. it took me a while to translate those thoughts into something people could understand, and that gave me a lot of anxiety, so I just didn’t talk a lot. my mom loves to tell this story about how I was born with my eyes wide open, not crying or sleeping like most babies, just taking everything in. I guess I’ve always been fascinated by the world around me.
when I was super young, I was pretty good at Guitar Hero for my age, and that’s when I like to think I first realized how much I loved music. every year, for Christmas, I’d ask for an electric guitar, but my dad didn’t see any value in music, so I never got one. funny enough, instead of sucking my thumb like most kids, I’d click my teeth in rhythms—it’s like music has always been a part of me.
I went through a lot of phases as a kid—I’d get really into something, and once I felt like I’d mastered it, I’d move on to the next thing. I spent an entire summer at the skate park on my scooter, then flipping on the trampoline with my brothers. I’ve got four of them, so we were always into something. I played hockey and baseball too and even got to try out for Team USA when I was around 10 or 11. I had these random phases, like getting obsessed with Rubik’s cubes or yo-yos, and I think that curiosity to learn has always stuck with me. that’s probably why I haven’t stopped grinding with music—it’s always changing and keeping me hooked.
I had friends growing up, but I felt like it took more effort for me to make them than it did for everyone else. but looking back, I think that curiosity and drive to learn and try new things have shaped who I am now.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/musicbyjamo
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/musicbyjamo
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/musicbyjamo
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KrQfdOWNtlxbkKglLrjOb?si=_n-q0peCQduOi7H7jabWSA&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=spotify
