Soften The Glare, Featuring Ryan Martinie, Releases New EP

Soften the Glare: Soften the Glare IISoften the Glare has just released their second EP, appropriately called Soften the Glare II. The three-song collection sees the trio, anchored by Mudvayne’s Ryan Martinie, brought on Jamie King to produce the effort.

The band’s progressive nature once again blends rock, funk, jazz, and more, with Martinie’s bass lines often being a focal point. This album marks the debut of his latest Fodera signature bass that he calls “Blondie.”

Soften The Glare also expanded its sound with horns and strings by Cameron MacManus, Julio Jeri, Joseph Dowdy, and Charley Shafer.

Soften The Glare II is available now via Bandcamp.

Soften the Glare II Track List:

  1. Know My Name
  2. Trick Or Treat
  3. A Look Inside

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.

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