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Josh Werner is a Grammy-nominated bassist, producer, and songwriter with an extensive career that spans multiple genres. With multiple gold records, millions of streams and a history of worldwide touring, he has earned a reputation for blending deep grooves with innovative production techniques, recording with some of the music world's Titans.

New York bassist Josh Werner has made a career out of collaborating with a diverse list of artists, including Bill Laswell, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Wu-Tang Clan, Matisyahu, Sly and Robbie, Mabel, Popcaan, and Ghostface Killah. But for his latest solo album, Werner decided to put the focus solely on bass, as his unaccompanied LP, Mode For Titan, is exactly that: just bass. Produced by frequent collaborator and mentor, dub legend Bill Laswell, Werner was inspired by his fellow bassist to explore improvisation, movement, and sonic texture on the album—much of which was written and captured in the moment in the studio. The result is a meditative, low-end journey where rhythm and melody partner with space and stillness to create a transformative experience for the listener. Given the strictly-bass setting, Werner still manages to explores a wide sonic terrain thanks to his varied arsenal of instruments. This includes his custom sitar bass, 8-string electric, upright bass, and his collection of vintage 4-strings. Layers of effects added to the equation makes for a diversity of tone that changes from track to track. With Laswell pushing him out of his comfort zone, Werner shines on “Traversal,” “Mode For Titan,” “New Compass,” and “Ship of Theseus,” where his expertise in reggae, jazz, and trip-hop manifest into creations all their own. - Jon D'Auria for Bass Magazine

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