rJ23
(North West London)
Thursday 9 Jan 2025, 1:57pm
Hi, I'm looking for a pick using bassist in their 20s, to form a punk-inspired alternative rock band with me, that would hopefully start immediately. The band would be based in Brent (most likely around Willesden), though I can also do Watford at the start. I'm in my early 20s and play the guitar as well as 'singing' and writing the lyrics, which is something I want to continue doing on my own. I have plenty of songs ready to go, but am also happy to jam up a few others.
My biggest influences are Nirvana, Queens Of The Stone Age and the Manic Street Preachers, while other bands that influence me to a lesser degree include: Black Flag, the Buzzcocks, Joy Division, Mark Lanegan, the Pixies, Placebo, R.E.M and the Stereophonics among others I'm forgetting as well as pretty much all of the main bands from the 'grunge scene. I'm also interested in other genres (such as ska and the blues for 2) but they don't inspire me musically.
I don't mind if you have no technical proficiency, as I'm not technical myself. I don't even care if you're sloppy at times or if you're switching over permanently from guitar. Having grown up listening to punk and alternative rock, I care more for the sound and energy/passion than I do for any technical theatrics. As long as we can play together and get along, that's good enough for me, as this band is something I want to do for a fair few years at least.
I'm also looking for someone who's witty and talkative. It might seem like an odd criteria, but there's times I'm really talkative and energetic, and others where I can initially be very quiet and sheepish, and having someone who can lead conversations (even if it's about the most mundane things) helps me out a fair bit. I guess a bit like a Krist Novoselic type personality? It's not a necessity however.
Below I've linked some demos (I also have other demos, and have also been writing newer future songs that are a little lighter), if you're interested or have any questions than let me know either here or on instagram. Thanks.
Link: https://jmp.sh/9K6al2Jp
Instagram: r.johnstone_