Thundercat Breaks Down His Favorite Bass Lines | Under the Influences | Pitchfork

Songwriter and bass connoisseur Thundercat takes an in-depth look at some of his favorite bass lines of all time. From Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love" to The Brothers Johnson's "Strawberry Letter 23," Thundercat breaks down just what makes them so spectacular. Thundercat's new album "It Is What It Is" is out April 3rd. Featuring: D'Angelo - Lady The System - You Are in My System Bernard Wright - Haboglabotribin Cream - Sunshine of Your Love Graham Central Station - Hair Herbie Hancock - Chameleon Jaco Pastorius - Portrait of Tracy Read Pitchfork: https://pitchfork.com Follow Pitchfork: X: https://x.com/pitchfork IG: https://www.instagram.com/pitchfork/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pitchfork?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pitchfork Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/pitchfork?si=ab03c1c3eda148bb Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/curator/pitchfork/976439455

Added 5 Aug 2026