Jacob Smith

Introduction

A versatile bass player, session musician and songwriter. Currently play bass for indie/dream-pop band Nakamarra, punk-rock band Sexy Pretty Things and function band Rhythm Valley. Having performed at a range of different venues/events, including; Isle of Wight Festival (mainstage), Bestival, Common People, Inglefest, Eklectica festival, Rhythm Tree Festival, The Joiners, Wedgewood Rooms, Greendoor Store, The 1865, The Louisiana, The Nest, Eastley Cellers, The Anvil, I have performed on a UK Tour and a Tour around Holland/Amsterdam and have played a number wedding/function gigs. Have recorded at professional recording studios and have recorded multiple singles, EP's and albums with a range of artists. I also have a Masters Degree (MA: Music Industry Innovation & Enterprise), a BA (hons) Degree (Commercial Music), and Grade 8 for bass guitar. Some of the other artists I have worked/sessioned/recorded for include... Connexion, Ecsess, Last Chance City, Soma, Cynosure, Nano, Lewis Shepperd, Izzi Grace, Penny Churchill, Butterfly Culture, Tink and Greg Barnes. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq-H2iLhwp319e_G29u5b0duZ0BW2RuFx https://nakamarramusic.co.uk https://www.sexyprettythingsmusic.com Feel free to contact me for collaborations!

Profile

• Bassist
• Session Musician
• Songwriter
• Producer
• Guitarist
• Musician

Instruments

• Guitar
• Bass
• Bass
• Vocals
• Synthesizer
• Piano

Genres

• Rock
• Jazz
• Pop
• Hip Hop
• Metal
• Indie
• Alternative
• Trip Hop
• Electronic
• Folk
• Punk
• Country
• Indie Rock
• Pop Punk
• Blues
• R&b And Soul
• Funk

Influences

• Radiohead
• Warpaint
• Muse
• Bonobo
• The Internet
• We Are Scientists
• Red Hot Chilli Peppers
• Audiosalve
• Rage Against The Machine
• Jamiroquai
• Blink-182
• Massive Attack
• Queens Of The Stone Age
• Plan B
• Bloc Party
• The Police
• Green Day
• Placebo
• Kasabian
• Tame Impala
• John Mayer
• The Cure
• Gorillaz
• The Xx
• Soundgarden
• Steely Dan

Equipment

• Fender Precision Bass
• Fender Jazz Bass
• Trace Elliot T-bass
• Electro-harmonix Green Russian Big Muff Reissue
• Dark Glass B3k
• Diamond Bass Compressor
• Ehx Bass Clone
• Ehx Micro Pog
• Xotic Bass Booster
• Tc Electronic Bg250-115 Mkii Bass Combo Amp
• Shure Sm58
• Boss Tu3

Languages

• English

What is music to you? What does it give you?

Everything?

What is your music dream?

To make it my full time career, to always be learning and trying new things, touring round the world, recording original music full time and performing to big crowds I guess!

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Far too much to change... We should probably start over...

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

The Pokemon theme song

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Radiohead and Warpaint are probably my two favourite bands...

What inspires you to make music?

Everything and anything...

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

At home

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

meh... no ones perfect... each to their own I guess??

What do you think of Drooble?

Its alright :)

What frustrates you most as a musician?

Not having the money to fund things and finding the right musicians.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

Attend gigs and bring friends, buying merch and getting involved as much as you can.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Passion, drive and good songs

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Wild Front, Confed Fred, King Kuna, Submariner, The Ohmz, Clippa Sound, The Reminders, Singals, Sleep Well, Born Ina Barn, Uhuru, The Manatees, Plastic Mermaids, Valentine Gray.

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