Evan Marien, a dynamic bassist, composer, and producer who has worked in the bands of Allan Holdsworth, Tigran Hamasyan, and Wayne Krantz, is excited to announce the release of his latest single, ‘Current’. Featuring the electrifying drumming of Dana Hawkins and the innovative synth work of J3PO, this track pushes the boundaries of modern jazz fusion.

‘Current’ is a sonic journey that blends the raw energy of Berlin’s nightlife with the nostalgia of 80s soundtracks, all grounded by an intricate bass riff. The track showcases Evan’s unique ability to marry the rhythmic complexity of modern rock and jazz with the pulsating groove of electronic dance music.

From Hawkins’ explosive tom fills to a cutting-edge synth solo from Julian ‘J3PO’ Pollack, ‘Current’ captures a moment of pure musical chemistry, creating a soundscape that is both nostalgic and forward-thinking.

‘Current’ is now available on all major streaming platforms: https://ffm.to/current_emar

For more information, interviews, or bookings, please contact:
Evan Marien – emarhello at gmail dot com

Evan Marien is an award-winning bassist, composer, producer, author, educator, and 3D artist, born and raised in the cornfields of Decatur, Illinois. He graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2009 and has lived in the NYC area since 2010.

Known for his collaborations with virtuoso drummer Dana Hawkins, he has also performed in the bands of Tigran Hamasyan, Wayne Krantz, Tim Miller, Virgil Donati, Elliot Moss, Justin Brown’s NYEUSI, and was the last bassist to perform alongside guitar legend Allan Holdsworth in his band.

His latest release, “Elysian” features Dana Hawkins, Tigran Hamasyan, Fredrik Thordendal, Plini, Intervals, J3PO, Tim Miller, Cory Wong, Zac Zinger, Button Masher, and Miguel Atwood-Ferguson.

You can hear his bass playing on albums like Tigran Hamasyan’s critically acclaimed “The Call Within”, Virgil Donati’s “In This Life,” and “Ruination” and Steve Hunt’s “Connections”.

You can also hear his bass on the Mitski song ‘Nobody,’ for which he received a gold record for participating on the album ‘Be The Cowboy,’ as well as on the songs ‘Should’ve Been Me’ and ‘That’s Our Lamp’, from her album ‘Laurel Hell’.

In partnership with MadeMusicStudio, Evan has composed music for renowned brands such as AT&T, Lexus, and NPR. Most recently, he won a 2022 CLIO award for composing the sonic logo and anthem for Turner Classic Movies (TCM).

As an author, he has written numerous books about his distinctive Hexatonic method for the bass guitar, as well as created video courses describing his specialized right-hand technique. His first book, ‘Transcriptions Vol. 1,’ was an Amazon Best Seller in its first week of release and featured in Bass Magazine.

Evan is also a part-time faculty member in the Bass Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he specializes in providing private lessons to the next generation of contemporary musicians.

For more visit: evanmarien.com