Mike Bankhead
@mikebankhead.bsky.social
Left-handed bassist who plays right-hamded. Ohioan. Fluent in French and Spanish.
Find me wherever you stream music.
Find me wherever you stream music.
I had the pleasure recently of talking with passionate music journalist Stanley Clark on his podcast:
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In Conversation With Mike Bankhead
In our chat we cover Mike's career, his multi-media project, I Am Experienced, inspiration behind some of his songs, the process behind making his albums and so much more!
ifeveryourelistening.substack.com
August 13, 2026 at 3:57 PM
I had the pleasure recently of talking with passionate music journalist Stanley Clark on his podcast:
ifeveryourelistening.substack.com/p/in-convers...
ifeveryourelistening.substack.com/p/in-convers...
Next Friday August 7th, exactly one week from today, is Bandcamp Friday. For the entire day, Bandcamp will waive the fee the normally take from music sales. If you are wondering how best to support independent musicians, buying from us on Bamdcamp Friday is an excellent way.
August 1, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Next Friday August 7th, exactly one week from today, is Bandcamp Friday. For the entire day, Bandcamp will waive the fee the normally take from music sales. If you are wondering how best to support independent musicians, buying from us on Bamdcamp Friday is an excellent way.
Listening to Pack Up the Cats today for the first time in a long time. Yep, it's still great, front to back.
May 29, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Listening to Pack Up the Cats today for the first time in a long time. Yep, it's still great, front to back.
I love @bandcamp.com as both a songwriter and as a listener. I have one small request for all the indie folks who are using it. Please, PLEASE take the time to add your lyrics.
May 29, 2026 at 3:42 PM
I love @bandcamp.com as both a songwriter and as a listener. I have one small request for all the indie folks who are using it. Please, PLEASE take the time to add your lyrics.
The Buckeyes didn't quit today.
March 19, 2026 at 6:27 PM
The Buckeyes didn't quit today.
My wife brought this home for me from our local library last Friday, and I finished it today. Nicely done, @scalzi.com , I loved it.
December 14, 2025 at 6:05 AM
My wife brought this home for me from our local library last Friday, and I finished it today. Nicely done, @scalzi.com , I loved it.
I played a rock show tonight, and am on those post-show endorphins...
October 24, 2025 at 3:32 AM
I played a rock show tonight, and am on those post-show endorphins...
The rules from The Recording Academy clearly say that sales volume and popularity are NOT to be considered when voting, yet this article about the voting this year is about sales and popularity, as opposed to artistic merit. #fyc #recordingacademy #grammys
www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-...
Grammys 2026: The State of the Race
With fewer megastars dominating the charts, the industry confronts a crossroads: less spectacle, more substance, and maybe — just maybe — a little more soul.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The rules from The Recording Academy clearly say that sales volume and popularity are NOT to be considered when voting, yet this article about the voting this year is about sales and popularity, as opposed to artistic merit. #fyc #recordingacademy #grammys
www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-...
www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-...
The penultimate Bandcamp Friday of 2025 is this week. I have music and merch waiting over there for you.
October 1, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The penultimate Bandcamp Friday of 2025 is this week. I have music and merch waiting over there for you.
This is the artwork for my unreleased song "Push Tomorrow Away", courtesy of @brandonberry.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
This is the artwork for my unreleased song "Push Tomorrow Away", courtesy of @brandonberry.bsky.social
Today marks 2 years since my international duo's debut single was released!
Maybe help us celebrate by listening?
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Maybe help us celebrate by listening?
song.link/s/48Jq1awoAv...
Mont Blanc Massif by We Met In Paris
Listen now on your favorite streaming service. Powered by Songlink/Odesli, an on-demand, customizable smart link service to help you share songs, albums, podcasts and more.
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September 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Today marks 2 years since my international duo's debut single was released!
Maybe help us celebrate by listening?
song.link/s/48Jq1awoAv...
Maybe help us celebrate by listening?
song.link/s/48Jq1awoAv...
I met some hard-working, passionate music professionals last night at the annual GRAMMY Legacies and Looking Ahead event in Chicago, and am feeling some extra inspiration today.
August 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I met some hard-working, passionate music professionals last night at the annual GRAMMY Legacies and Looking Ahead event in Chicago, and am feeling some extra inspiration today.
Currently watching videos of Superdrag playing live on YouTube, and would like you to know this my happy place.
August 6, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Currently watching videos of Superdrag playing live on YouTube, and would like you to know this my happy place.
"Mountain Song" by Jane's Addiction
if you were a closer in major league baseball what would your entrance music be
August 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM
"Mountain Song" by Jane's Addiction
Promoting shows and releases is more challenging than ever, and this is why
This is an excellent article that nails the domino effects of a decrease in arts criticism. The same thing is happening across the country with the closure of alt-weeklies and shrinking daily newspaper arts coverage. As search degrades on social media and Google, events info is harder to find. 🧵
In my debut for @theatlantic.com, I wrote about the disappearance of cultural listings from major New York media outlets, and what it portends for artists, audiences, institutions, and journalists. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
July 27, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Promoting shows and releases is more challenging than ever, and this is why
Played a show tonight, and the post show endorphins are keeping me from sleeping
July 19, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Played a show tonight, and the post show endorphins are keeping me from sleeping
I need a Gen Alpha Tik Tok expert to run my Tik Tok account, but I cam only pay in hugs and affirmations.
July 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I need a Gen Alpha Tik Tok expert to run my Tik Tok account, but I cam only pay in hugs and affirmations.
I sat next to Patton Oswalt on a flight once. He was on his phone, so I did not speak to him outside of "excuse me" when I went to the lav.
July 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I sat next to Patton Oswalt on a flight once. He was on his phone, so I did not speak to him outside of "excuse me" when I went to the lav.
Messing around with "Promise" on piano. This is the first verse from the lead single on my sophomore album, released in 2020.
July 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Messing around with "Promise" on piano. This is the first verse from the lead single on my sophomore album, released in 2020.
Reposted by Mike Bankhead
Mike Bankhead finds that the unexplainable can be fascinating.
Read more on the bassist's new single, "Something That I Can't Explain," here:
www.daytondailynews.com/what-to-know...
Read more on the bassist's new single, "Something That I Can't Explain," here:
www.daytondailynews.com/what-to-know...
Mike Bankhead returns with powerpop single that defies explanation
Aside from quantum mechanics, imaginary numbers, sophistry, crass political antics, and why there’s no M on your MTV, there are several things that Mike Bankhead can’t explain.
www.daytondailynews.com
July 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Mike Bankhead finds that the unexplainable can be fascinating.
Read more on the bassist's new single, "Something That I Can't Explain," here:
www.daytondailynews.com/what-to-know...
Read more on the bassist's new single, "Something That I Can't Explain," here:
www.daytondailynews.com/what-to-know...
It was awfully nice of the folks at Pandora ro add my latest single to their Tunesmiths & Troubadours radio station today. Thanks, Pandora!
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pandora.app.link/hStNV0mmGUb
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July 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM
It was awfully nice of the folks at Pandora ro add my latest single to their Tunesmiths & Troubadours radio station today. Thanks, Pandora!
pandora.app.link/hStNV0mmGUb
pandora.app.link/hStNV0mmGUb
Pandora is still awesome, in case you were wondering...
Bassist/songwriter @mikebankhead.bsky.social hosts a new Pandora Story honoring the rich sounds of his hometown Dayton, OH featuring funk icons (Zapp, Ohio Players) to indie heroes (GBV, Brainiac, The Breeders). Listen now!
pandora.app.link
June 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Pandora is still awesome, in case you were wondering...
ashes to ashes, dust to dust, I hit the ground
June 7, 2025 at 12:33 AM
ashes to ashes, dust to dust, I hit the ground
See, @brandonberry.bsky.social , I have a preferred spot when I'm tracking.
June 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
See, @brandonberry.bsky.social , I have a preferred spot when I'm tracking.