Today we’d like to introduce you to Adam Saini.
Hi Adam, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
It all started with a TV screen.
I was eight years old, sitting cross-legged on the floor, watching Simple Plan perform live. Something about the energy, the crowd, the emotion—it just clicked. I didn’t know what it meant yet, but I knew I wanted that.
By the time I was ten, I was at my first real concert: Green Day. The lights, the noise, the chaos—it was like watching magic unfold. That same year, I got my first guitar. It was more than an instrument; it felt like a key to something bigger.
Back in my hometown, no one around my age took music as seriously as I did. Everyone liked to talk about starting a band, but no one wanted to live it. So, at fourteen, I decided to figure it out on my own. I saved up for some basic equipment and started teaching myself how to record, inspired by collectives like I Set My Friends on Fire and Odd Future, who were building worlds out of bedrooms.
At sixteen, life took a hard turn—I got sent away. But that time, as rough as it was, gave me clarity. Music wasn’t just something I liked—it was what made me feel alive. It was all I wanted to do.
When I came back home at seventeen, I downloaded a cracked version of FL Studio and started learning how to produce from scratch. I’d stay up late every night, watching tutorials, making noise, and slowly shaping that noise into songs. Sadly at the time there was not nearly as much information and educational material around as there is now. So a majority of what I learned was self taught.
At eighteen and a half, I dropped out of college, packed a suitcase, and moved to Santa Barbara with only $500 to my name. I didn’t have a plan, but I had a dream—and that was enough. The goal was simple: get to LA. While in SB, I was learning, networking, and playing small shows—anything to stay close to music.
In 2016, I finally made the move to LA and started interning at a studio that, at the time, was starting to and later became, the epicenter of the SoundCloud era. I didn’t even have an alias yet—I was just this kid behind the board, soaking everything in. Before long, I was engineering and producing for artists who would define a generation: Famous Dex, Lil Peep, Trippie Redd, UnoTheActivist, Thouxanbanfauni, Ski Mask the Slump God, Lil Pump, SHWB, and so many more. That’s when BetterOffDead, my alias as a producer/engineer, was born.
But behind the sessions, something else was growing. After every late-night shift—3 or 4 a.m.—I’d stay in the studio and work on my own sound. No rules, no expectations. Just me, experimenting until the sun came up. Out of those nights came Maybe Tomorrow.
I released my first single and video, “Go,” followed by my debut EP and small shows around the city. Then came a drummer, a guitarist, a band—and suddenly, Maybe Tomorrow wasn’t just an idea anymore. It was a reality.
Since then, I’ve released full-length projects, toured, and built something I could only dream of as that kid watching Simple Plan on TV. Maybe Tomorrow is now my full focus. I’ve been blessed with millions of streams as an artist, and billions more as an engineer and producer.
But at the end of the day, it’s still about the same thing it’s always been—chasing that feeling I had when I was eight years old, watching music make the world feel a little bigger.
And this next chapter? It’s only getting started.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Definitely not. But I think that’s what makes it all worth it.
When I started, I didn’t have any connections, support, or mentors to show me the way. Everything I know, I had to teach myself—from recording and producing to mixing, promoting, and performing. There were a lot of nights filled with doubt and uncertainty, but those moments built me. They forced me to be resourceful, independent, and driven.
My main goal was always to be an artist, but to even get close to that dream, I had to start as an engineer and producer. It wasn’t always glamorous—long hours, little sleep, juggling sessions just to make rent—but it taught me the foundation of how music really works. Every late-night session, every setback, every “almost” moment became a lesson.
The life of an entrepreneur or freelancer is never stable. It’s filled with ups and downs, and that can be draining sometimes. There are days when you question yourself, when things move slower than you hoped. But if you truly love what you do, you find strength in the struggle. The hard days make the wins feel even bigger.
The music industry also comes with its fair share of egos and chaos, and learning to navigate that world without losing yourself is a challenge of its own. But I’ve learned to stay grounded, to focus on the work and the art instead of the noise.
For most of my career, engineering and producing were my bread and butter. They kept me afloat while I built the foundation for Maybe Tomorrow. Balancing that with my desire to be an artist was always tough—there were times I had to put my own music on hold just to survive. But in the last couple of years, I’ve finally been able to shift my full focus to being an artist.
It’s been a long road, full of detours and lessons, but I wouldn’t change it for anything. Every challenge led me here—and that makes the journey beautiful.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I wear a few hats—artist, producer, engineer, songwriter, and even a bit of artist development and marketing. Music has always been my whole world, so I naturally learned every part of it. Over the years, I’ve built a career as a producer and engineer working with some incredible artists, but right now, I’m most excited about introducing the world to Maybe Tomorrow. That’s where my heart really is.
What I’m most proud of is simply having the courage to chase this dream and never give up on it. I didn’t have a roadmap or anyone showing me the way—I taught myself everything, piece by piece. From figuring out how to record in my bedroom to building studios, producing and engineering for others, helping artists develop their sound, and now performing as my own artist—it’s been a journey completely built from scratch. To have come this far, on my own terms, despite every obstacle, is something I’ll always be proud of.
What sets me apart is that when you put me in a studio, I can do it all. I can play instruments, make the beat, write and record the song, and then mix and master it. That full-circle ability comes from years of learning every side of the craft. And what makes it special is that I’ve been able to build a successful career both as a producer/engineer and as an artist—which isn’t easy to balance.
Another thing that sets me apart is my background. I’m Indian—first generation—and both of my parents are immigrants; my mom is from Gujarat and my dad is from Punjab. Growing up, we didn’t have much, but I watched my parents work unbelievably hard to build a life for us from the ground up. That shaped everything about who I am. Their resilience and dedication became the foundation for my own work ethic and drive.
There aren’t many of us in the American music industry, and I’m proud to represent that. It means a lot to me to show that no matter where you come from or what you start with, you can still create your own lane and make something real. If my journey can inspire even one person who feels like they don’t see themselves represented, then that means more than any number or accolade ever could.
At the end of the day, I just love creating—whether it’s helping another artist find their sound or bringing my own vision to life as Maybe Tomorrow. That’s what keeps me inspired every single day.
Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
The most important lesson I’ve learned is that everything you need is already inside you — you just have to believe in yourself enough to bring it out.
When I look back, there were so many moments where things could’ve gone differently. No roadmap, no mentor, no guarantees — just me, a dream, and the willingness to figure it out along the way. I had to learn every part of this on my own, and that process taught me that the struggle is the story. Every setback, every sleepless night, every time I had to start from scratch — that’s what built me.
I’ve learned that success isn’t about luck or timing, it’s about consistency and faith. It’s about showing up for yourself even when no one’s watching, even when the path doesn’t make sense yet.
Most of all, I’ve learned that if you love something enough to give it everything — your time, your energy, your heart — it will find its way back to you. Maybe not right away, but eventually. And when it does, it’s worth every single step it took to get there.
Pricing:
- $75/hr for engineering
- $200 to mix and master a song
- $250 to have me feature on a song
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/maybetomorrow
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maybetomorrow666/?hl=en
- Twitter: https://x.com/maybetomorow666?lang=en
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@maybetomorrow6608
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/maybetomorrow666
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qKgrwsDH5cmYR03LSEXW4
