Released on May 5, 2017, The Bassman marks a pivotal moment in Eventstellar’s journey, signaling the band’s transition from an emerging project to a professional rock force. With this single, Eventstellar solidified its signature style—an experimental blend of alternative rock and mysticism, charting a course that would define their future sound.
Produced by Soun Kanda, Sunoh Kanda, and Thor Linnane, The Bassman is dedicated to John Sunday Scatter, the band’s former bassist, whose influence on the band’s approach to audio, recording, and sound engineering is immeasurable. The track blends energetic rhythms with references to astrology, mysticism, and memory, capturing the essence of John’s complex character—someone whose deep basslines resonated with the energy of the cosmos.
John Sunday embodies the man behind the bass, weaving a tale of cosmic dance, eternal cycles, and powerful beats. The song is an ode to John’s unyielding presence, likening him to a force of nature, igniting both light and darkness. With basslines that cut through vast expanses and rhythms that pulse with the energy of Taurus rising, The Bassman explores the balance between the tangible and the ethereal, weaving together the sounds of both worlds. It’s a track that honors the way John’s influence shaped the band, drawing from his scorpio traits and the power of his Taurus ascendant to create music that resonates through space and time.
The Bassman’s signature track, “John Sunday,” delves into themes of personal struggle and triumph. The lyrics reflect the tumultuous journey of a man seeking redemption through the power of his music. With haunting imagery and mystical undertones, the song captures a sense of battle, with John wielding his bass as both weapon and means of salvation.
In its release, The Bassman not only paid tribute to a key figure in Eventstellar’s history, but also marked a significant moment in the band’s evolution, setting the stage for their future as a formidable force in the alternative rock world. Through the mix of experimental sounds and astrological symbolism, Eventstellar’s The Bassman is a sonic exploration of destiny, memory, and the transformative power of music.