Thundarcat, the alien multi -instrumentalist who loves baked potatoes

Why is Thundarcat important? Because this forty -year -old Californian, who seems to be spit out of films like Mad Max, has transformed bass into a universal language, Able to combine jazz, funk and hip hop in the same vision. Virtuoso and outsider, has brought its flair to crucial chapters of contemporary music, from “To Pimp A Butterfly” by Kendrick Lamar to his solo records, becoming the symbol of a generation which no longer recognizes boundaries between genres, aesthetics and pop culture. Has collaborated with Donald Glover, Haim, Sza, Gorillaz, Stevie Wonder, KaytraNada, Travis Scott, Pharrell and Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak), and has trodden stages such as those of Coachella, Glastonbury, Afropunk and Springto name just a few. After the residence of four Sold-out shows at London Koko last year, he returned to the platforms with two unpublished: “I wish i Didn‘T Waste Your Time “ and “Children of the baked potato” feat rmi wolf.

Two years later From his latest productions, these two tracks come in conjunction with the announcement of a tour in North America and Europe, including six headlines in the United Kingdom, e One also in Italy on March 5, 2026 in Milan at the Alcatraz. Thundarcat fans can celebrate: here is not one, but two new songs with a acclaimed bass player, both with the contribution of Greg Kurstin, who worked with Paul McCartney, Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others. “I Wish I Didn’T Waste Your Time”with its relaxed low line and falsetto delicate, recalls the artist’s classic sound, while “Children of the baked potato” releases a more urgent energyin which the vocal power of Rmi wolf It is intertwined with that of Thundarcat.

The title of the song is a tribute to the Jazz Club in Los Angeles, The baked potato, very famous in the city to serve exclusively baked potatoes, hosting the best of the Losangeline jazz scene for over fifty yearsbetween fusion giants and more modern characters. It is the place where people go to see their favorite musicians, and has also had a huge influence on the musician. “Remi is a ‘Child of the baked pruned’ like me – Thundarcat said, “he knew exactly what the song needed. It was crazy to look at her to give life to all this. The more I listen to the song, the more it is clear to me that I couldn’t have chosen anyone else better than her“.