Super Jack: The Sound, The Story, and Why He’s NJ’s Next Super Star.
Published on April 4, 2025
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Super Jack: The Sound, The Story, and Why He’s NJ’s Next Super Star.
The Genre-Bending Phantom of NJ’s Underground
There are artists who play by the rules, and then there’s Super Jack. A shapeshifting, mask-wearing, genre-smashing enigma from the depths of New Jersey’s underground scene, he’s the kind of artist you NEED to experience live.
Once you do, there’s no going back.
Jack’s music is a high-voltage cocktail of post-punk, R&B, new wave, and soul, held together by the sheer force of his refusal to be boxed in.
“I’ve always loved artists with a story, particularly outsider ones,” he says, citing legends like Gorillaz, David Bowie, Prince, Beck, and Talking Heads as inspirations.
But why stop there?
“Why just steal from them when you could also try and steal from D’Angelo or Roxy Music, ya know? Music is so good.”
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The Evolution of a Super Type Cult
Super Jack wasn’t born, he was created.
The name started as an offhand joke from a collaborator. Then, it stuck. Then, it became something bigger.
“At first, it was just a producer name. Then my band ended, and I ran with it solo. Then I found out it was a marijuana strain. Then my friend Kaiser Unique suggested I wear a domino mask on stage…and from there, I started building this entire ARG cult persona.”
He laughs. “Or maybe it’s all planned. Maybe I got so lost in the guise that I’m no longer a man, just a mouthpiece for the Super.”
That’s the thing about Super Jack - you never know how much of the myth is real, and how much is performance.
That’s what makes his music, persona, and vibe so mystical - like you’re stuck in a David Lynch production.
A Sound That Refuses to Sit Still
Trying to pin Super Jack’s sound to a single genre is like trying to catch fog in your hands.
One minute, it’s psychedelic and ethereal, the next it’s groovy and soulful, then suddenly you’re in a gothic ambient synthwave fever dream. His latest album, “Icemaker,” is a testament to this restless creativity - a cold, electronic deep dive into what he describes as:
“chilling electronic music of all sorts, whether ambient, gothic, or beatmaker.”
“Some people call my music psychedelic. I guess that’s true?” he says, half-questioning it himself. “I usually say outsider pop or alternative soul…it’s somewhere between post-punk and R&B, new wave and funk.”
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DIY or Die: The Art of Creating Without Limits
A big part of what makes Super Jack’s music stand out is that it’s almost entirely handmade.
“A lot of it isn’t loops. It’s played live by hand, sometimes without a click.” His songwriting process? Pure instinct. “I used to always start with drums. Now, it’s chords or a sample. Rarely lyrics first, but sometimes I voice memo a melody and come back to it later.”
His recording process is just as meticulous. While he’s worked in North Jersey studios like Froggy Studios and Inspiration Audio, most of his music is recorded at home, where he has full control over every sonic detail.
“I’m really particular about how my records sound. I have to mix in a setting I’m familiar with.”
New Jersey: Trauma, Basement Gigs & The Scene That Raised Him
How does being from New Jersey shape an artist like Super Jack?
“I can say early childhood trauma is definitely a factor,” he jokes (or maybe not).
“Public schools in Central Jersey? Not great.” But beyond that, it’s the people and the scene that have left the biggest mark. “A lot of my collaborators are based in NJ’s underground. South Jersey always latched onto me the hardest.”
His live shows? Basement gigs, DIY spaces, college scenes.
“Glassboro, New Brunswick - those shows always hit different.”
The rawness, the energy, the feeling of something special happening in a tiny, packed room - it’s what makes NJ’s music scene one of a kind.
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Who’s Next? Super Jack’s NJ Artist Recs
Jack’s not just about his music, he’s all about putting people on. When asked for NJ artists that deserve more love, he starts rattling off names like a human Spotify Discover Weekly playlist: Kaiser Unique, Pillowinde, Te Vista, Max Volante, Trash The Bath-House, Hello Whirled, Jack Powers, Michael Auble, Sapwood, laizy., The Jettys, Brandon Bogdan, Joshua Lawrence…Marty, I’m Afraid… and the list goes on.
Take notes.
Where to Find Him, What to Hear First, and What’s Next
If you’re new to Super Jack, he suggests starting with either “What’s This Feeling That I’ve Felt Before…?” or “The Clock’s Gone Off.” My personal fave is his new album Icemaker (especially the track “Worship”).
But the best way to understand him? See him live.
Upcoming NJ Shows:
- May 16 @ The Meatlocker (Montclair, NJ)
- May 25 @ Punks In The Pool (Glenn Gardner, NJ, abandoned swimming pool…yes, really.)
- May 30 @ Silk City (Philadelphia, PA)
- June 21 @ Anchor Rock Club (Atlantic City, NJ)
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The Future is Super
Super Jack isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
More shows, more records, and maybe one day, he’ll get big enough to pull off his ultimate dream: doing random pop-up shows in places like Grounds for Sculpture or some random park, just to keep people on their toes.
Because at the end of the day, that’s what makes Super Jack, Super Jack.
Unpredictable. Unstoppable. And 100% unforgettable.
Where to Listen:
🎧 New Album: https://ffm.to/icemaker
🌍 Website: superjack.neocities.org
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superjackattacks/