Jonathan Hischke is bass player with vast and eclectic experience’s touring, recording and as a session musician. He’s played with Hella, The Shins, Cigar, Omar Rodriguez Lopez, Broken Bells and is a founding member of Dot Hacker and Anywhere. The two discuss Jonathan’s diverse career and the challenges of being a session musician. He shares how he got started in music, his decision to focus on bass, and the influence of his musical family. Jonathan talks about the importance of being versatile and adaptable as a musician and the satisfaction he finds in collaborating and creating his own music. Jonathan and Zach discuss the changing landscape of the music industry and the influence of experimental music and the role it plays in pushing the limits of their genres. Jonathan shares his excitement about his first solo record of improvised music, the two talk gear and the importance of finding instruments that inspire creativity.

Jonathan Hischke

Episode support by Distrokid and Jim Dunlop