Mario Plays Riffs
@marioplaysriffs.bsky.social
Chicago, IL based guitarist and musician
I play guitar in @btmbrkt.bsky.social
Let's talk if you wanna rock
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I play guitar in @btmbrkt.bsky.social
Let's talk if you wanna rock
linktr.ee/marioplaysriffs
Been messing around with a new one for @btmbrkt.bsky.social that features this wild riff, made even wilder by the Count to Five ✋
#guitarriff #diymusic #chicago #diymusician #illinois #riffoftheday #twinkledaddies #riff #midwestemo #mathrock
#guitarriff #diymusic #chicago #diymusician #illinois #riffoftheday #twinkledaddies #riff #midwestemo #mathrock
July 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Been messing around with a new one for @btmbrkt.bsky.social that features this wild riff, made even wilder by the Count to Five ✋
#guitarriff #diymusic #chicago #diymusician #illinois #riffoftheday #twinkledaddies #riff #midwestemo #mathrock
#guitarriff #diymusic #chicago #diymusician #illinois #riffoftheday #twinkledaddies #riff #midwestemo #mathrock
One of the most difficult riffs to nail down from the new Parachute Day album was this 4-finger tapped, 7-over-4 metric mod in Smooch. I’m not sayin how many takes it took for this video…😒 but it does sound cool as hell tho 😤
July 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
One of the most difficult riffs to nail down from the new Parachute Day album was this 4-finger tapped, 7-over-4 metric mod in Smooch. I’m not sayin how many takes it took for this video…😒 but it does sound cool as hell tho 😤
Missed a few weeks but we’re back from tour and back to riffin’ baby! Here’s another section of IKYKWIM that uses a really fun combo of rhythmic palm mutes and harmonics. To me, the first part sounds like what the inside of a watch looks like, I will not be elaborating further.
July 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Missed a few weeks but we’re back from tour and back to riffin’ baby! Here’s another section of IKYKWIM that uses a really fun combo of rhythmic palm mutes and harmonics. To me, the first part sounds like what the inside of a watch looks like, I will not be elaborating further.
New riff I’ve been messing around with, what y’all think?? 👀
June 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
New riff I’ve been messing around with, what y’all think?? 👀
Here’s a little run from a song that didn’t make the cut on the latest @btmbrkt.bsky.social album. We’ve had this riff in the bank since 2020 but haven’t found the right way to package it in a song. Maybe we’ll drop it one day 🤷♂️😏
May 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Here’s a little run from a song that didn’t make the cut on the latest @btmbrkt.bsky.social album. We’ve had this riff in the bank since 2020 but haven’t found the right way to package it in a song. Maybe we’ll drop it one day 🤷♂️😏
The EQD Rainbow Machine may be a crazy pedal, but it’s also a sneaky snapback delay. I use one in the bridge of “Rainbow in the Rear View” by @btmbrkt.bsky.social and it makes it sound like the storm overhead is passing and the clouds are parting.
🌈 ⛈️ ⛅️
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May 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The EQD Rainbow Machine may be a crazy pedal, but it’s also a sneaky snapback delay. I use one in the bridge of “Rainbow in the Rear View” by @btmbrkt.bsky.social and it makes it sound like the storm overhead is passing and the clouds are parting.
🌈 ⛈️ ⛅️
🌈 ⛈️ ⛅️
This super chill & groovy section of “Propeller” by Parachute Day is caked with beautiful layers. I utilize a Count to Five on the lead part and it sounds beautiful! There’s also some E-Bow action in there 🎻
May 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This super chill & groovy section of “Propeller” by Parachute Day is caked with beautiful layers. I utilize a Count to Five on the lead part and it sounds beautiful! There’s also some E-Bow action in there 🎻
I doubt anyone asked for this but here’s my emo version of a “wee-woo” riff. I’d also like to introduce the internet to my Danelectro Longhorn bass, which has become a staple of my at-home demoing process. My dog Leo also makes an appearance, and yes, he is a paid actor.
May 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I doubt anyone asked for this but here’s my emo version of a “wee-woo” riff. I’d also like to introduce the internet to my Danelectro Longhorn bass, which has become a staple of my at-home demoing process. My dog Leo also makes an appearance, and yes, he is a paid actor.
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WYA OLDSOUL NATION SUMMER ‘25?
excited to be back on the road thx to @savethecattouring.bsky.social for PUG fest <3
ft. the babes in @btmbrkt.bsky.social @clipboardsmi.bsky.social @prettybittermp3.bsky.social + @magazinebeach.bsky.social on select dates <3
more deetz soon
love u see u there
excited to be back on the road thx to @savethecattouring.bsky.social for PUG fest <3
ft. the babes in @btmbrkt.bsky.social @clipboardsmi.bsky.social @prettybittermp3.bsky.social + @magazinebeach.bsky.social on select dates <3
more deetz soon
love u see u there
April 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
WYA OLDSOUL NATION SUMMER ‘25?
excited to be back on the road thx to @savethecattouring.bsky.social for PUG fest <3
ft. the babes in @btmbrkt.bsky.social @clipboardsmi.bsky.social @prettybittermp3.bsky.social + @magazinebeach.bsky.social on select dates <3
more deetz soon
love u see u there
excited to be back on the road thx to @savethecattouring.bsky.social for PUG fest <3
ft. the babes in @btmbrkt.bsky.social @clipboardsmi.bsky.social @prettybittermp3.bsky.social + @magazinebeach.bsky.social on select dates <3
more deetz soon
love u see u there
I already posted this one to the @btmbrkt.bsky.social account a while back, but this guitar solo from “IKYKWIM” is probably my most favorite solo I’ve ever written. It’s so juicy 🧃
BB is announcing some pretty awesome shows this week, stay tuned and see where we’ll be hopping around this summer!
BB is announcing some pretty awesome shows this week, stay tuned and see where we’ll be hopping around this summer!
April 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I already posted this one to the @btmbrkt.bsky.social account a while back, but this guitar solo from “IKYKWIM” is probably my most favorite solo I’ve ever written. It’s so juicy 🧃
BB is announcing some pretty awesome shows this week, stay tuned and see where we’ll be hopping around this summer!
BB is announcing some pretty awesome shows this week, stay tuned and see where we’ll be hopping around this summer!
Whammy 🆙
This little lick in “A Confrontation” by @btmbrkt.bsky.social uses one of my favorite effects, a simple addition of an octave up. The DigiTech Whammy was one of the first pedals I ever acquired. I can’t picture myself not having it at this point tbh 😅
This little lick in “A Confrontation” by @btmbrkt.bsky.social uses one of my favorite effects, a simple addition of an octave up. The DigiTech Whammy was one of the first pedals I ever acquired. I can’t picture myself not having it at this point tbh 😅
April 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Whammy 🆙
This little lick in “A Confrontation” by @btmbrkt.bsky.social uses one of my favorite effects, a simple addition of an octave up. The DigiTech Whammy was one of the first pedals I ever acquired. I can’t picture myself not having it at this point tbh 😅
This little lick in “A Confrontation” by @btmbrkt.bsky.social uses one of my favorite effects, a simple addition of an octave up. The DigiTech Whammy was one of the first pedals I ever acquired. I can’t picture myself not having it at this point tbh 😅
This is the 2nd solo in “Mijito” by Parachute Day - it has so many textures and frills throughout it that make for an incredibly fun challenge.
Played on my CME Exclusive Reverend Double Agent OG 🥑😤
Played on my CME Exclusive Reverend Double Agent OG 🥑😤
April 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This is the 2nd solo in “Mijito” by Parachute Day - it has so many textures and frills throughout it that make for an incredibly fun challenge.
Played on my CME Exclusive Reverend Double Agent OG 🥑😤
Played on my CME Exclusive Reverend Double Agent OG 🥑😤
Tapping on guitar requires a lot of concentration at lower gain stages to get notes to sound clear, making this riff from Cellar Doors by @btmbrkt.bsky.social deceptively difficult. It’s still hella fun to play though, and the Tele middle position sounds perfect with it.
April 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Tapping on guitar requires a lot of concentration at lower gain stages to get notes to sound clear, making this riff from Cellar Doors by @btmbrkt.bsky.social deceptively difficult. It’s still hella fun to play though, and the Tele middle position sounds perfect with it.
When you’re listening to “Great Lake Jumper” off the latest @btmbrkt.bsky.social album, you might notice there’s a few extra guitar layers in the end. Here’s a collage of everything going on, all played on my beautiful blue Tele.
Come see us at SubT this Sunday!!
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Come see us at SubT this Sunday!!
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April 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
When you’re listening to “Great Lake Jumper” off the latest @btmbrkt.bsky.social album, you might notice there’s a few extra guitar layers in the end. Here’s a collage of everything going on, all played on my beautiful blue Tele.
Come see us at SubT this Sunday!!
linktr.ee/marioplaysriffs
Come see us at SubT this Sunday!!
linktr.ee/marioplaysriffs
Home from tour with Parachute Day, but still loving playing this solo from “Microburst”.
You can’t see it in the video, but towards the end I hit a note and pitch-shift up 1 octave using a DigiTech Whammy. 🦶
Catch us at our album release show this Friday at Gman Tavern in Chicago!!
You can’t see it in the video, but towards the end I hit a note and pitch-shift up 1 octave using a DigiTech Whammy. 🦶
Catch us at our album release show this Friday at Gman Tavern in Chicago!!
March 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Home from tour with Parachute Day, but still loving playing this solo from “Microburst”.
You can’t see it in the video, but towards the end I hit a note and pitch-shift up 1 octave using a DigiTech Whammy. 🦶
Catch us at our album release show this Friday at Gman Tavern in Chicago!!
You can’t see it in the video, but towards the end I hit a note and pitch-shift up 1 octave using a DigiTech Whammy. 🦶
Catch us at our album release show this Friday at Gman Tavern in Chicago!!
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Remember not super long ago when @btmbrkt.bsky.social made a video for 'Spin Cycle' and it ruled?
Here it is, if you need that refresher: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLCC...
Get that puppy on vinyl: countyourluckystars.limitedrun.com/roster/botto...
Here it is, if you need that refresher: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLCC...
Get that puppy on vinyl: countyourluckystars.limitedrun.com/roster/botto...
Bottom Bracket "Spin Cycle" OFFICIAL VIDEO
YouTube video by count your lucky stars
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March 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Remember not super long ago when @btmbrkt.bsky.social made a video for 'Spin Cycle' and it ruled?
Here it is, if you need that refresher: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLCC...
Get that puppy on vinyl: countyourluckystars.limitedrun.com/roster/botto...
Here it is, if you need that refresher: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLCC...
Get that puppy on vinyl: countyourluckystars.limitedrun.com/roster/botto...
Is it cool if I do some more riffposting? 😏
This is a sick solo from “You’re Finally Awake” off the new Parachute Day record. So much fun to play.
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This is a sick solo from “You’re Finally Awake” off the new Parachute Day record. So much fun to play.
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March 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Is it cool if I do some more riffposting? 😏
This is a sick solo from “You’re Finally Awake” off the new Parachute Day record. So much fun to play.
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This is a sick solo from “You’re Finally Awake” off the new Parachute Day record. So much fun to play.
linktr.ee/parachutedayil
It was an absolute dream getting to share the stage with Calicoloco last month at Metro. Can’t wait to do it again at Schubas tonight. What can I say, I love rock n roll
📸: Kennedy Cottrell
📸: Kennedy Cottrell
March 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It was an absolute dream getting to share the stage with Calicoloco last month at Metro. Can’t wait to do it again at Schubas tonight. What can I say, I love rock n roll
📸: Kennedy Cottrell
📸: Kennedy Cottrell
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Last Friday at Gman was an absolute blast, thank you for partying with us 🪩
📸: @ethiepics
📸: @ethiepics
February 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Last Friday at Gman was an absolute blast, thank you for partying with us 🪩
📸: @ethiepics
📸: @ethiepics
Next up on the riff schedule - Bottom Bracket plays this heater in Chicago next Friday with so many amazing emo bands!!
Tix here:
www.etix.com/ticket/p/456....
Tix here:
www.etix.com/ticket/p/456....
February 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Next up on the riff schedule - Bottom Bracket plays this heater in Chicago next Friday with so many amazing emo bands!!
Tix here:
www.etix.com/ticket/p/456....
Tix here:
www.etix.com/ticket/p/456....
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Absolutely stacked emo bill in Chicago ONE WEEK FROM TODAY with @arcadiagrey.bsky.social @moosecreekpark.bsky.social @paletteknife.bsky.social. I better see all the homies at this one!!
Tix here:
www.etix.com/ticket/p/456....
Tix here:
www.etix.com/ticket/p/456....
February 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Absolutely stacked emo bill in Chicago ONE WEEK FROM TODAY with @arcadiagrey.bsky.social @moosecreekpark.bsky.social @paletteknife.bsky.social. I better see all the homies at this one!!
Tix here:
www.etix.com/ticket/p/456....
Tix here:
www.etix.com/ticket/p/456....
Not gonna lie, rock music is pretty cool
February 9, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Not gonna lie, rock music is pretty cool
Next up on the riff schedule - rocking with Calicoloco TOMORROW at Metro!! I can't believe I get the opportunity to play on the Metro stage. Come hang and say hey 😎
February 7, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Next up on the riff schedule - rocking with Calicoloco TOMORROW at Metro!! I can't believe I get the opportunity to play on the Metro stage. Come hang and say hey 😎
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Our full live performance with City Pigeon Sessions is up on YouTube!! Watch us rip through 3 tracks from “I’m So Afraid of Where” live at Ohmstead Recordings 🌈🦌🚪
Engineered by Tyler Floyd
Filmed by Jacob Floyd and Zack Zagula
Watch the full thing here:
youtu.be/Ttmp18BKSpk?...
Engineered by Tyler Floyd
Filmed by Jacob Floyd and Zack Zagula
Watch the full thing here:
youtu.be/Ttmp18BKSpk?...
February 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Our full live performance with City Pigeon Sessions is up on YouTube!! Watch us rip through 3 tracks from “I’m So Afraid of Where” live at Ohmstead Recordings 🌈🦌🚪
Engineered by Tyler Floyd
Filmed by Jacob Floyd and Zack Zagula
Watch the full thing here:
youtu.be/Ttmp18BKSpk?...
Engineered by Tyler Floyd
Filmed by Jacob Floyd and Zack Zagula
Watch the full thing here:
youtu.be/Ttmp18BKSpk?...
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Running it back in April for an absolutely IRRESPONSIBLE bill. Tix here: wl.seetickets.us/event/leisur...
February 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Running it back in April for an absolutely IRRESPONSIBLE bill. Tix here: wl.seetickets.us/event/leisur...