indiegrungesound Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 After seeing the list of legends listed in the "Top 3 Bassists who influence your playing(sic)" thread; I'd just thought I ask to see who out the newer bands, artists & sessioners you good people rate. The criteria I've gone for is for bass players on their 1st or 2nd albums. Here's mine(Not in rank order mind.): (1) Tom Fleming (Wild Beasts): Goes from firm groove to Flamenco style playing. Good singer too! (2) Jenny Lee Lindberg (Warpaint): Easily matches the aforementioned Mr Fleming for chops and groove, but more effects heavy AND poppier. (3) Charles Cave (White Lies): Solid and tasty distorted 8th note goodness. What do the rest of you think? I realise this shortlist is very hipster indie rock, so if there are any Metal, Jazz, R'n'B/Hip Hop or Folk players that you good people think should be mentioned, then do tell. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 (edited) +1 to Tom Fleming. Great modern indie bassist. Edited November 15, 2010 by AndyTravis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Braylon Lacy who plays with Erykah Badu (or used to), Ed Nash from Bombay Bicycle Club put together some really great bass lines on the last album and Chris Wood all get my vote, but most of the cool bass lines I'm hearing right now are on synth bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbass4k Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 (edited) Steven Hodson of Oceansize, according to their lead singer "he s***s music". I'd call that pretty decent praise. Neil Mahoney of Amplifier if he count's, they've been around a fair old while but still only on their 2'nd full length (although the third is on the way). err, that's all I can think of ATM, to be honest I'm getting progressively less impressed by bassists in new bands. Evereyone seems to be playing a P/Jazz/Occasionaly warwick into an SVT and 8x10, which must magically transform any signal into the same bassline. Edited November 15, 2010 by bobbass4k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_B Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Brian Gibson, from Lightning Bolt. Can't think of another two off the top of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbass4k Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 [quote name='Jerry_B' post='1024901' date='Nov 15 2010, 05:34 PM']Brian Gibson, from Lightning Bolt. Can't think of another two off the top of my head.[/quote] First album was '99, not what I'd call new. Although I agree, he's massively underrated. Crown Of Storms is the most tasteful use of bass tapping ever committed to record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I don't know his name, but whoever plays bass for Plan B on the Defamation of Strickland banks is brilliant. She Said has some fantastic bass playing in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueslemac Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 [quote name='bobbass4k' post='1024898' date='Nov 15 2010, 05:32 PM']Neil Mahoney of Amplifier if he counts, they've been around a fair old while but still only on their 2nd full length (although the third is on the way).[/quote] Agree with that. It's a hackneyed description, but "sonic soundscapes" fits his playing! Third album on its way, you say? Excellent! (I'm almost 50 and was introduced to Amplifier by our 19 year old drummer. Who's a girl. Good music knows no ageism.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbass4k Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 [quote name='Jacqueslemac' post='1024927' date='Nov 15 2010, 05:50 PM']Agree with that. It's a hackneyed description, but "sonic soundscapes" fits his playing! Third album on its way, you say? Excellent! (I'm almost 50 and was introduced to Amplifier by our 19 year old drummer. Who's a girl. Good music knows no ageism.)[/quote] Third and fourth in fact, double album called The Octopus. No firm release date yet but the preorders have sold. They promised it this year so I think they'll pull out all the stops to get it out this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 (edited) the dude from everything everything is havin' it large. Edited November 15, 2010 by phil.i.stein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_skezz Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Is it bad that I don't recognise any of the bassists or bands mentioned so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Marsh Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Dan Briggs - Between The Buried And Me (not really that new but very good player) +1 for the bass player for Plan B. Saw him at a festival and he was smooooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_B Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 [quote name='bobbass4k' post='1024907' date='Nov 15 2010, 05:36 PM']First album was '99, not what I'd call new. Although I agree, he's massively underrated. Crown Of Storms is the most tasteful use of bass tapping ever committed to record.[/quote] Quite a few 'new' bands have been around for a while. And his style is constantly changing - good enough for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiegrungesound Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 [quote name='the_skezz' post='1024981' date='Nov 15 2010, 06:33 PM']Is it bad that I don't recognise any of the bassists or bands mentioned so far? [/quote] There's always You Tube, Myspace & iTunes to remedy that! ;-) Some good stuff picked so far. I'm dead pleased Amplifier are still going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Richard Jones - The Feeling. Melodic and thoughtful basslines... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I have to say that this thread makes me feel old and out of touch! Whenever I think of a new band they put their debut out in 1992 or something I do like a few modern bands but I wouldn't know the names of any of the members. Imelda May's bass player is a bit good but he's been around longer than me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I'm struggling to really think of any, but Chris Baio from Vampire Weekend does a good job on some of their songs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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