Press:

“Instrumental Learning The Arts and Lectures program is striking a chord on campus, with offerings so varied that even those who can’t carry a tune are taking note. The diverse bill reflects Payne’s own unconventional path in the arts. A classically trained vocalist, he tracks his early inspiration to Saturday morning cartoons, whose music he mimicked on the family piano. Adding guitar and drums to his repertoire, he developed an eclectic style that fuses funk, R&B, folk and acoustic. “We live in an extremely complex world, and people rely on the development of transferable skills to help meet demands,” he says. “Exposure to the arts encourages people to think about our world in different ways and be more open to different perspectives. It helps us make connections with others and contribute to something greater than ourselves.””
Kristen Walsh - Bentley Observer

“Come on now, Adam Payne. What are you doing? We’re chuggin’ right along through this here DigCalendar, and then you stroll up all nonchalant and combine a rootsy-acoustic sound with soul-tinged R&B lyricism. F*cks our whole “genre” thing up. Torpedoed by your damn talent-torpedoes with awesome-warheads. Why you gotta be like that? You know, considering how much of an Adam Payne-in-our-neck it was to write this, we’re not even sure we want to go to your show at Precinct tonight. Heh. Little pun there if you didn’t notice. Ahem. See you there.”
Sean Clancy - Dig Boston

“At Tommy Doyle’s in Harvard Square, 2ADAM12 took the stage to deliver a hypnotic and engaging live show. Covering a wide range of genres, these musicians combine R&B, soul, funk, reggae and rock. Leader Adam Payne is truly an inspirational musician with a unique style that is showcased through his vocals,exceptional guitar playing and songwriting. The show featured tightly constructed melodic arrangements accompanied by Payne’s unique mixture of hip-hop and soulful vocals that kept the audience moving. ”
Kristen DeTroia - Performer Magazine

“It’s been a while since I’ve heard Adam Payne sing as an eager and engaged student in my choirs at the University of Central Florida. What a joy to become newly aware of the creative direction his music has taken! A gifted songwriter and performer who I am proud to have known.”
Dr. David Brunner

“Adam Payne / 2ADAM12's song, "The Way it Goes" was featured on the in-flight radio and in their 'Sky Magazine' in May and June of 2010.”
Delta Airlines

“Unlike so many of today’s artists, Adam Payne is a true individual who does what he wants to do and that is something to be respected. A well rounded musician and singer/songwriter, be sure to remember the name Adam Payne. ”
Jason Savio - LORE Music Group

"Acoustic singer-songwriter Adam Payne...should appeal to fans of Ben Harper and newcomer Ryan Shaw. That means it's neo-soul with a jam band vibe..."
The Boston Globe

“Payne attended the Midem Music Conference in Cannes, France to participate in a panel which deal with brands like the Gap, and their interest in working with independent artists on collaborative ventures much like the Gap's 40th anniversary celebration, where over 800 artists were selected to perform at a Gap store in North America. Adam was one of the artists selected via Sonicbids, a site that connects promoters and artists.”
MIDEM Music Conference

“Here’s one artist’s experience using Sonicbids and thoughts on his musical successes. Adam Payne has been a member of Sonicbids since July 21, 2004 and has booked over 200 gigs using Sonicbids to date. ”
James Sturges - Sonicbids Sonicblog

“Adam Payne is the kind of artist who forges connections with bigger artists like Adam Payne to further his career. No, that’s not a typo. Adam Payne and Adam Payne play together. Adam Payne Squared. (Note: they are NOT the same dude). ”
Zack Teibloom - CollegeNews.com

"...2Adam12 brings the same kind of expertise to their music as the Neville Brothers. Which is to say, everything is focused around the groove, which is the paramount ingredient that makes all the other elements work, no matter how disparate they may appear to be"
Jay Miller - The Patriot Ledger

“Clip from one of Payne's three appearances on 'Sunday with Liz Walker."”
CBS Channel 4 Boston