Listen: Pino Palladino and Blake Mills Drop “Contour” from Upcoming Album, “That Wasn’t a Dream”
Blake Mills and Pino Palladino have just dropped “Contour,” marking the second single from their upcoming album, That Wasn’t A Dream. The album title seems to fit the song, as its dream-like texture takes listeners into a state of reverie.
“‘Contour’ builds intentionally, as Palladino’s finger-picked guitar casts a starry scene,” a press release explains. “It’s a gradual introduction to the expansive and mysterious fantasy world of That Wasn’t A Dream.”
Palladino shared a photo from the studio session with himself playing guitar, writing, “Pretty sure this was day one of LP2.”
In addition to a delicate guitar, Palladino laid down some gorgeous fretless lines in both the higher and lower registers. The high parts impart a tone close to a synthesizer.
Give it a listen:
“Contour” is streaming now on Apple Music and Amazon Music, while That Wasn’t A Dream will be out on August 22nd. Palladino and Mills will be on tour later this year, so don’t miss your chance to see this jaw-dropping music live.
Pino Palladino and Blake Mills 2025 Tour Dates:
| Date | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| September 21st | Portland, OR | Aladdin Theater |
| September 23rd | Berkeley, CA | The Freight |
| September 24th | Big Sur, CA | Henry Miller Memorial Library |
| September 26th | Los Angeles, CA | The Ford |
| October 3rd | Brooklyn, NY | Pioneer Works |
| October 7th | Cardiff, UK | Gate Arts Centre Date |
| October 8th | Utrecht, NE | Hertz at Tivolivrendenburg |
| October 9th | Brussels, BE | Centre For Fine Arts w/ ABRUPT Festival |
| October 11th | Leipzig, DE | UT Connewitz w/ Leipzig Jazz Festival |
| October 12th | Stockholm, SE | Hörsalen w/ Stockholm Jazz Festival |
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
