Thundercat Returns With First Solo Music in 5 Years, Drops Two New Singles Ahead of Tour

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Thundercat is back with his first new solo music in five and a half years. This time around, the falsetto-voiced bass virtuoso teamed up with California-based singer/songwriter Remi Wolf for the single “Children of the Baked Potato” as well as a solo effort called “I Wish I Didn’t Waste Your Time.” Both songs were produced with Greg Kurstin.

If you’re a fan of the Los Angeles fusion scene, then you might recognize the “Baked Potato” reference, which names the city’s hallowed jazz club. “[Remi Wolf is] a child of the Baked Potato, like me,” says Thundercat. “She knew exactly what the song needed. And it was wild to watch her make it happen. The more I listen to the song, it’s clear there was no one better I could have picked.”

The upbeat number incorporates Thundercat’s signature bass tone and unique harmonic approach. Check out the music video here:

“I Wish I Didn’t Waste Your Time” showcases the bass phenom’s mellower side as he reflects on a love lost. The song is accompanied by a psychedelic music video in which he tries to peer into his own brain.

“Children of the Baked Potato” and “I Wish I Didn’t Waste Your Time” are streaming now on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and more. Thundercat will be embarking on a tour beginning October 15th in Atlanta, Georgia. See below for full dates.

Thundercat 2025 Tour Dates:

DateLocationVenue
Oct 15Atlanta, GACoca-Cola Roxy
Oct 17Miami, FLIII Points Music Festival
Oct 25Brooklyn, NYBrooklyn Paramount
Oct 28Washington D.C.The Anthem
Oct 29Philadelphia, PAFranklin Music Hall
Oct 30Boston, MARoadrunner
Nov 01Toronto, OntarioMassey Hall
Nov 07Chicago, ILByline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Nov 11Denver, COFillmore Auditorium

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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