“Wait… did I miss something? Why is there an article about a bass podcast on Six Pixels of Separation?”

Here’s why:

In the late nineties my first job was as a music journalist (actually, my first interview was with Tommy Lee from Motley Crue right before the band released Dr. Feelgood).
I spent many years interviewing musicians and artists for local weekly alternative newspapers, national and international magazines (and even published three music magazines – before we had the Internet).
I also studied and played the electric bass (in high school and post-secondary) and always felt like bass players never really had a chance to tell their stories.
So, about ten years ago, Seth Godin introduced me to Corey Brown (founder of No Treble – one of the world’s biggest bass platforms – and he also worked on Squidoo with Seth).
From there, Corey and I decided to try this monthly podcast where I would interview bass players and talk about their music, art, creativity and more.
I’m hopeful that these conversations will inspire your work, creativity and innovation as much as they do for me…

Corey Brtiz from Bush is this month’s conversation on Groove – The No Treble Podcast.

You can listen the new episode right here: Groove – The No Treble Podcast – Episode #127 – Corey Britz.

Corey Britz doesn’t just hold down the low end for Bush, he’s a living masterclass in how to evolve as both a bassist and a human being in an industry that rarely encourages either. In this episode of Groove – The No Treble Podcast, Corey opens up about the long road to becoming the official bassist for one of the most iconic post-grunge bands of the ‘90s, and how his years as a session and touring musician with artists like Gavin Rossdale (when he was solo) and The Calling shaped the kind of player he’s become. You’ll hear about the thrill of stepping into a legacy, how he navigated the pressure of honoring Bush’s original sound while making it his own, and why he believes that groove is as much about listening as it is about playing. We also get into the technical details from his tone, his gear, his love for the interplay between bass and vocal phrasing, but it’s Corey’s emotional clarity and creative honesty that shine through most. He talks candidly about the emotional push-pull of being in a band with a global fanbase, the gift of playing music that still matters to so many, and how he’s learned to silence the noise and trust his instincts on stage and off. Corey reminds us that bass is more than an instrument… it’s a voice, a presence, and sometimes, a life raft. You will come away with a better understanding of what it means to be both adaptable and grounded, especially when the spotlight doesn’t always find you first. If you’re a fan of Bush, love the bass, or just want to hear a smart, funny, soulful musician talk about the moments that matter, this one’s for you. Corey’s story is as much about persistence as it is about performance, and in a world of ego and excess, his humility and depth cut through like a perfectly placed root note. Enjoy the conversation…

What is Groove – The No Treble Podcast?

This is an ambitious effort. This will be a fascinating conversation. Our goal at Groove is to build the largest oral history of bass players. Why Groove? Most of the content about the bass revolves around gear, playing techniques, and more technical chatter. For us, bassists are creative artists with stories to tell. They are a force to be reckon with. These are the stories and conversation that we will capture. To create this oral history of why these artists chose the bass, what their creative lives are like, and where inspiration can be found.

Listen in: Groove – The No Treble Podcast – Episode #127 – Corey Britz.

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