Bass Drum of Death + Thee Bliss

Bass Drum of Death

Bass Drum of Death is getting back to basics. From the stripped-down title of their sixth album—SIX—to their approach to songwriting—their first two albums were recorded entirely on GarageBand—the creative process of the Mississippi-based band is strikingly reminiscent of the early days of their career. While this new album marks a return to their original recording method, there are a few notable changes worth mentioning. Rather than working alone on the demos, singer and guitarist John Barrett surrounded himself with the band (Jim Barrett on guitar and Ian Kirkpatrick on drums) for several sessions in his home studio in Nashville, where they brought the songs to life. Jeremy Ferguson (Cage the Elephant, White Reaper) took the helm as producer, before welcoming the band to his Battle Tapes studio for ten snowy days to fine-tune the tracks.

The result is a gritty display of their signature sound, blending influences ranging from the Stooges to ZZ Top, enhanced by Ferguson’s technical expertise.

While SIX sounds like a return to their roots, the band proves that they still have more than one trick up their sleeve—and a few surprises up their sleeves.

Thee Bliss

“Bliss” is what drives Mickaël (guitar/vocals), Korentin (bass), and Paul (drums) to form this explosive trio from Lyon.

A mix of garage culture, hit by a wave of surf music that flirts with grunge. Thee Bliss‘s music is both fierce and tender, drawing inspiration from Link Wray, Flat Duo Jets, Neil Young & The Crazy Horse, and Nirvana to shape their sound.

In concert, Thee Bliss relies on its energy and the camaraderie of its members to share these powerful moments with the audience.