ME, LIKE MANY – ARTIST SPOTLIGHT AND INTERVIEW
Photo Credit Lisa Sanchez Gonzalez
By Ralph Beauchamp
Me, Like Many is the alter ego of talented singer/songwriter, Tom D’Ademo. Based out of Southern Connecticut, D’Ademo crafts songs with subtle wanderings and intimate centers. His sound is soft with lyrics that transcend the norm. Me, Like Many‘s songs focus on the penetrating tribulations of a broken heart and unanswered love. Yet, as forlorn and forsaken his word are, his music remains uplifting with spellbinding arrangements. D’Ademo’s voice is full of cathartic beauty. Every note is an aural waterfall of emotive inflections.
Me, Like Many has previously released an impressive album entitled In The Moment in 2014. He also released a rocking single, “Desolate” in 2021. This week he is dropping his newest project. Me, Like Many is letting go of a brand new track, “Soldier On” via Bigger Beast Records. “Soldier On” is a lush track that features fragile vocals and an exquisite orchestration. Me, Like Many has created an enthralling and quite gripping tune not withstanding its captivating minimalistic quality. “Soldier On” easily transports the listener to a sensual world of mystic enchantment. The song moves with deliberate patience, echoing themes of presence, stillness, and the strange beauty of pessimism.
Me Like Many was kind enough to sit with AMP for this in-depth interview.
AMP: What first got you into music?
ME, LIKE MANY: My family. Both my dad and my brother played guitar, and I can still hear them telling me not to touch their guitars. So naturally, I had to touch their guitars. FOMO got me into music, plain and simple. It started as curiosity, but turned into a lifelong obsession.
AMP: Your music encompasses a wide variety of musical styles. How would you best describe your sound?
ME, LIKE MANY: Like a late-night conversation under the stars. It’s dark, but there are glimmers of light. It feels familiar, and there’s a fire somewhere nearby to keep you warm. That’s the energy I’m trying to bring – something intimate, a little raw, but comforting.
AMP: Who were some of your early inspirations?
ME, LIKE MANY: Weirdly enough, Green Day. My family definitely planted the seed, but American Idiot was the moment. That album made me want to play bass more than anything else in the world. It lit the fuse. But when it comes to songwriting – lyrics especially – Jim Croce is in a league of his own. The way he told stories, the way he chose his words…it was like he was speaking straight to the heart of what it means to be a person. The industry threw a lot at him early on, and he just kept writing these beautiful songs anyway. That stuck with me.
AMP: Are there any specific themes you try to incorporate in your songs?
ME, LIKE MANY: Most of my songs are about love, loss, and being perfectly human. Sometimes I start with a feeling – joy (rare, let’s be honest), sadness, or something in between – and I let that feeling lead the way. The lyrics are just trying to make sense of it all.
AMP: Your musical arrangements are subtle and lush. Can you give us a little glimpse into your creative process?
ME, LIKE MANY: It usually starts with a phrase or a melody that really hits me – something that just feels right. A lot of the time, that ends up being the chorus. From there, I build the rest of the song around it, kind of like carving out the story from the middle outward.
AMP: What do you want your fans to take away from your music?
ME, LIKE MANY: I want people to feel like they have a home in my songs. That their existence matters, that their feelings are valid, and that they’re not alone in whatever they’re going through. If my music can make someone feel seen or heard – that’s everything.
AMP: Your new single, “Soldier On” will be released via Bigger Beast Records. How did that relationship come about?
ME, LIKE MANY: Social media can be…a lot. But in this case, it kind of changed my life. Frank Viele put out a post saying he was launching a label – Bigger Beast Records – and a bunch of other ambitious projects, asking if anyone was interested in being part of it. I felt like I had to reach out.
Since then, I’ve been fortunate enough to run sound for some of their events, meet amazing people, and learn all these behind-the-scenes parts of the music world I didn’t even know existed. Now I get to release music through this label I’ve watched grow from the ground up. It’s surreal.
AMP: If you could open for any artist (past or present), who would it be and why?
ME, LIKE MANY: I’d love to open for Billy Strings. He just seems like a genuinely kind, grounded dude who’s making incredible art and making people happy – without burning himself out in the process. That’s the dream. I’d soak up every second of that experience.
AMP: Where have you performed and what is your favorite song to play live?
ME, LIKE MANY: I’ve played all over the East Coast – some of the highlights have been Toad’s Place, Lyric Hall, and Mohegan Sun. I feel most at home playing my own stuff, but I do like slipping a cover or two into a set. My favorite original to play live right now is this unreleased song called “I Can’t Move On”. And if I had to pick a cover that feels like me? Probably Brokedown Palace by the Grateful Dead.
AMP: What’s next for Me, Like Many?
ME, LIKE MANY: For the first time since I started making music, I feel like I’ve got a real system in place – a way to consistently record, release, and perform. Working with Bigger Beast on “Soldier On” opened my eyes to how much of the process I can actually control. That’s empowering. Now I feel confident enough to just keep going – to record more, release more, and build on that momentum. It really feels like I’m playing a slot machine and winning every time. And honestly, I’m not ready to cash out just yet.
Me, Like May will be playing Friday, June 27th at Cantean located at 1660 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT with J. Edmond. This will be a release party for “Soldier On”. Both artists are fantastic live, so don’t miss out.
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What an interesting music moniker Tom chose for himself, and I like his gentle enthralling sound.
It’s definitely different. His music is solemn with a sweet flavoring.