ottto ep art<\/span><\/p> OTTTO formed in 2017 as a power trio playing a raw hybrid of alternative rock, thrash and punk \u2014 the kind that thrives in skate parks and house shows. Trujillo, Bryan Noah Ferretti (vocals\/guitar) and Patrick “Triko” Chavez (drums) released their debut LP\u00a0Life Is A Game<\/em> in 2023 and are at it again on the four-track EP\u00a0Sweaty Pool<\/em>. It’s\u00a0a\u00a0tidy four tracks\u00a0with a 12-minute span\u00a0with aggressive crossover\/hardcore ragers and more emotive Mastodon<\/a>-like moments.<\/p>\n \u201cThis EP represents us entering a new chapter, with every track taking a different approach. It shows the diversity of dynamics we have. We\u2019re looking forward to sharing our music with the world and can\u2019t wait to play these tunes live,” Trujillo says of the latest release, which features a guest appearance by Nick Oliveri<\/a> (ex-Kyuss<\/a>, ex-Queens of the Stone Age<\/a>) on the title track.<\/p>\n The song opens with an immediate bass hook to drive the whole thing, which has us wondering even more about Trujillo’s all-time favorite bass lines.<\/p>\n Follow OTTTO on Instagram<\/a>, Facebook<\/a> and X<\/a>\u00a0and check out merch and more at the band’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Now, onto those favorites!<\/p>\n tye trujillo<\/span><\/p> This song gets me hyped and inspired. It’s so cool when the bass line comes in and harmonizes with the guitar and then straight into the bass break. The tempo picks up and takes you on a journey. This song demonstrates pure, raw, loud, energy. Shoutout to Goggs \u2014 such an\u00a0underrated project.<\/p>\n This bass line has to be one of the most recognizable ones ever. I’d describe this tune as a straight punch in the face straight to the point. I have memories listening to this at 9 years old.\u00a0It\u00a0easily inspired me to start playing the bass.<\/p>\n This tune is so trippy It’s amazing. It’s so cool how Nick’s line dances around the intro riff and then it builds into this solid groove. It makes the tune unique. I grew up on the whole Songs for the Deaf<\/em> record in general. Overall, it’s definitely one of the most influential records for me.<\/p>\n It’s insane I recently got more into Joy Division, even though I’ve known about them for a while because they are one of pioneers of that 80’s alt style. My choice may be cliche although I think it’s so cool how abstract this line is with the chords. It’s really out the box and gives it this cool spacey character. The line is so memorable and catchy.<\/p>\n This bass line is so sinister and cool. It’s just pure bass no guitars and so loud and energetic. It’s the perfect mixture of fusion, metal, jazz, funk, punk, alternative and probably more genres. It breaks rules which is great. I think you can only find this tune on\u00a0YouTube and CD \u2014 a deep cut masterpiece.<\/p>\n Get your vinyl copy of OTTTO’s 2023 album\u00a0Life Is A Game<\/em> from the Loudwire Vinyl Shop<\/a>!<\/p>\n That was fun! Now, take a look below at a bunch of bands who don’t even have a bassist!<\/p>\n These stripped-down bands are managing fine with just guitar, keyboards and drums.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Todd Fooks<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOTTTO, “Sweaty Pool” ft. Nick Oliveri<\/h3>\n
Tye Trujillo (OTTTO) Names His 5 Favorite Bass Lines of All Time<\/h3>\n
1. Goggs, “Glendale Junkyard<\/h3>\n
2. Bad Brains, “The Regulator”<\/h3>\n
3. Queens of the Stone Age,\u00a0“The Sky Is Falling”<\/h3>\n
4. Joy Division, “Disorder”<\/h3>\n
5. Mass Mental?, “Bounce”<\/h3>\n
Rock + Metal Bands Who Don\u2019t Have a Bassist<\/h2>\n