Interview with Rocktologist magazine

Here’s an interview I did recently with The Rocktologist magazine, they also reviewed both “Overcoming The Monster” and the more recent “Unearth”
http://www.therocktologist.com/interview-with-john-bassett.html

“Overcoming The Monster” Review
http://www.therocktologist.com/king-bathmat-ndash-overcoming-the-monster.html

“Unearth” Review
http://www.therocktologist.com/bassett-john-ndash-unearth.html

Cooking up some new sounds today.

"Stay Away From The Dark" on Prog Magazine COver CD out today

My song "Stay Away From The Dark" is on this month's Classic Rock Presents Prog magazine Cover Cd, the magazine is out today in newsagents up and down the country.

Video for song "Comedian"

"Unearth" Radio Interview & Live acoustic songs

I did a 3 hour show on internet radio last night, talking about the new album "Unearth" and singing some songs live. You can listen to the entire show at

Watch live streaming video from aiiradionet at livestream.com

Some early Reviews in for "Unearth"

Heres an update of some of the first reviews that have come in so far for "Unearth" which is released on March 31st.

Prog Magazine - http://www.progrockmag.com/

Sphere Music - Full Review @ http://spheremusic.me/2014/03/12/john-bassett-unearth/
"I think the strength in his tracks is his ability to assimilate pop elements like in Nothing Sacred but at the same time keeping everything in borderline. It means that years from now, these songs will never sound outdated in a sense that the sweetness is all over the album but he layers it with other  elements. This reminds me a bit of OK Computer by Radiohead. Unearth is a must-have album if you want something timeless but sounds like the tunes are what you hear on the radio."

Lady Obscure - Full Review @ http://www.ladyobscure.com/albums/john-basset-unearth/
"It is a shining beacon of simplicity in an over-complicated world and an antidote to the ponderous, heavy and dull music that can clog up our airwaves in this industrial age."

Bucketlist Music Reviews - Full Review @ http://bucketlistmusicreviews.com/john-bassett-unearth/#.Uyse2qIuey-

It is a shining beacon of simplicity in an over-complicated world and an antidote to the ponderous, heavy and dull music that can clog up our airwaves in this industrial age. I will tip a nod to the master Leonardo Da Vinci and finish with one of his quotes, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”. - See more at: http://www.ladyobscure.com/albums/john-basset-unearth/#sthash.lV5Om1Bn.dpuf

It is a shining beacon of simplicity in an over-complicated world and an antidote to the ponderous, heavy and dull music that can clog up our airwaves in this industrial age. I will tip a nod to the master Leonardo Da Vinci and finish with one of his quotes, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication”. - See more at: http://www.ladyobscure.com/albums/john-basset-unearth/#sthash.lV5Om1Bn.dpuf

"Running the gamut of time signature changes effortlessly while handling every instrument is always a tricky task, and Bassett pulls it off majestically. The compositions flow and ebb, the guitar always casting a spell and taking the listener to a far away land"

Nick's Album Reviews - Full Review @ http://nicksalbumreviews.net/2014/03/05/unearth/
"Unearth is the mark of a great songwriter when the songs themselves can feel special" 

Athos di Mat2020 - Full Review @ http://athosenrile.blogspot.it/2014/03/john-bassett-unearth.html
Groundcast (Brazil) - Full Review @  http://groundcast.com.br/review/john-bassett-unearth-2014/

New Album Status Update

* New Album Update * - The new album is now mastered, the artwork is finished and is now in the process of getting manufactured, I'm very, very happy with the finished article. Details have been sent off to my distributer code 7, and it will be released late March (details, pre-order to follow in the next few weeks). 

Will be out and about recording the video for the first song from the album next week. Thanks Annie, for your help with promo shoot!

Audio Snippet #2 from song no.8 (work in progress)

Work on the new acoustic album is coming along nicely, here is another microcosmic snippet from a song I was mixing today, tomorrow I will lay down the vocals and additional sounds.

John Bassett (kingbathmat) - snippet from forthcoming acoustic prog album

Heres a 50 second snippet from the forthcoming solo acoustic themed project.

John Bassett, creator, producer and songwriter of critically acclaimed Progressive Rock ensemble KingBathmat is releasing an acoustic prog album this winter, the album will be released under  his own name “John Bassett” and promises to be a subtle, sophisticated album of modern acoustic songs, imbued with melancholic melodies and a progressive slant.

Radio Interview 25th August 2013

Heres a Radio Interview I did on radio show Kscopeears.

On 25th August 2013 we were joined by John Bassett from UK Psychedelic Prog band Kingbathmat. He discussed their 7th studio album, Overcoming The Monster. This was John's first ever radio appearance!

http://www.kscopeears.com/2013/09/special-guest-john-bassett-from.html