Adam Weil
Adam Weil is a Midwest-based singer-songwriter whose music blends unguarded lyricism with a stripped-down Americana sound, favoring emotional honesty over embellishment. He released his debut album, Same As I Used to Be, in 2024, establishing a voice rooted in intimacy and reflection. Adam continues to refine and expand his artistry with his forthcoming album release, A Little Broken, on Friday, March 27, 2026. His songs delve into themes of resilience, self-reflection, and quiet perseverance. Adam’s voice carries a subtle tension throughout the record, balancing vulnerability and resolve that feels quietly disarming. There’s a rawness to the music that suggests the songs were written to be felt first, not explained.
The CD was produced by Grammy-winning producer Sheldon Gomberg, who also produced Same As I Used to Be, engineered by Kevin Smith, and recorded at Carriage House Studio in Silver Lake, CA. The musicians playing on the CD are Adam (acoustic guitar, lead vocals), Jay Bellerose, Gary Novak (drums), Rob Humphreys (percussion), Joshua Gooch, Trevor Menear (guitars), Anna Butterss, Alan Hampton, Jorgen Carlsson, Jennifer Condos (bass), Carey Frank (organ), Chris Stills and Kipp Lennon (background vocals.)
Weil’s friendship with Sheldon is important. “Sheldon and I actually go way back. We used to play together, and years ago, I was the first full-length album he ever produced, which makes coming back together for these projects even more special. There’s a deep level of trust between us — he knows how to draw out performances that feel completely honest.” Adam released two college-era albums with his band, followed by two more in his early twenties under the name Rhythm Tree. He then moved to Los Angeles, where producer Marvin Etzioni produced his album Proof. During those sessions, Adam met bassist Sheldon, and their creative partnership began. Adam later released Out of the Blue on an indie label, followed by Expectation Bridge, Sheldon’s first full-length production. Though unreleased, it was a key creative milestone. After stepping away from music for years, Adam reunited with Sheldon last year to release Same As I Used to Be and A Little Broken.
Adam grew up in Glen Ellyn, just outside of Chicago, where his childhood and family life continue to influence his songwriting. Music was a significant part of his home life; his mother was a singer and a relative of Leslie Gore and Michael Gore, known for the song "It's My Party," and Michael Gore, who composed music for Fame. Adam began taking piano lessons at the age of four but soon switched to guitar, inspired by James Taylor, and a cousin who gifted him his first instrument. Interestingly, one of his earliest guitar teachers ended up in prison and used his one phone call to contact Adam's mom to explain that he could no longer teach. Primarily self-taught, Adam writes songs that draw from his personal experiences and family life. He is now the proud father of two sons, ages 10 and 17, both of whom are drummers.
“Music has sat with me on long drives, carried me through impossible times, and given me perspective when I couldn’t find it on my own. It’s been a constant companion — a mirror, a healer, and sometimes a refuge. And sometimes, on a beautiful day, the music is loud, and it’s literally a guest at the party. I hope that when someone listens, they recognize parts of their own story — the moments when life felt heavy, and the small sparks of light that got them through. I want them to know it’s okay to be a little broken — that the cracks don’t mean you’ve failed, they mean you’ve lived, and you’re still standing,” says Adam.
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