Some musicians follow a familiar path. Simone Feroci has taken a more unpredictable route, using the bass guitar as a tool for exploration rather than simply a foundation for other instruments. His latest single, “BassQuakes,” released on September 8, 2026, is perhaps the clearest example yet of that approach.
The track is loud, restless and deliberately unconventional. Built around an aggressive slap-bass groove, “BassQuakes” combines heavy drums, distorted guitars and synthesizers to create a sound that feels closer to a science-fiction soundtrack than a conventional funk-rock recording. Its inspiration comes from Feroci’s long-standing fascination with space and the vastness of the universe.
For Feroci, the concept was to imagine the experience of being aboard a spaceship that is heading toward disaster. That idea gives the track its frantic energy, with the bass acting almost like the engine powering the journey.
His treatment of slap bass is equally distinctive. Instead of relying on the technique primarily for its familiar funk character, Feroci uses his thumb almost like a pick, producing a harder and more aggressive attack. It is a small change in technique that gives the song much of its identity.
Music has been part of Feroci’s life since childhood. Born in Parma, Italy, in 1987, he received his first bass at 12 and began playing with local bands soon afterward. Over the next 20 years, his career developed across Italy, the UK and the United States, bringing opportunities to work with both independent and established artists.
His experiences have included recording at Abbey Road Studios and performing at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, as well as appearing at large venues in Italy and the United States. Today, Feroci is based in Long Beach, California, where he continues to work as a bassist, producer and recording musician.
The world of “BassQuakes” extends beyond the audio. Its visual campaign embraces colorful characters, strange details and hidden references to films and video games. Some elements are intentionally absurd, reflecting the playful side of a project that does not take itself too seriously.
With “BassQuakes,” Feroci demonstrates that a bass guitar can occupy the foreground just as confidently as any lead instrument—and sometimes, it can take listeners somewhere completely unexpected.