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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

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

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

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 😤

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

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.

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

New riff I’ve been messing around with, what y’all think?? 👀

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

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 🤷‍♂️😏

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

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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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

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 🎻

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

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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oldsoul (rock band) @oldsoulma.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

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

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

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!

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

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 😅

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

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 🥑😤

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

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.

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

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

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

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!!

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Count Your Lucky Stars Records @cylsrecords.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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...

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Bottom Bracket "Spin Cycle" OFFICIAL VIDEO

YouTube video by count your lucky stars

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

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. linktr.ee/parachutedayil

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

The show tonight is sold out, but if you’re there come say hey!! ☺️

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

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

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Bottom Bracket @btmbrkt.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Last Friday at Gman was an absolute blast, thank you for partying with us 🪩 📸: @ethiepics

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

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....

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Bottom Bracket @btmbrkt.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

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....

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Not gonna lie, rock music is pretty cool

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Get a ticket here if you haven’t yet: linktr.ee/marioplaysriffs

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

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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Bottom Bracket @btmbrkt.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

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?...

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Bottom Bracket @btmbrkt.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Running it back in April for an absolutely IRRESPONSIBLE bill. Tix here: wl.seetickets.us/event/leisur...

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Tonight at Cobra Lounge ☺️ come hang, @btmbrkt.bsky.social goes on last!!

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Bottom Bracket @btmbrkt.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Hey go throw this jabroni a follow would you?? (It’s just my personal acct)

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

This sounds like the perfect combo tbh

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I made a Linktree! There's links to my bands, ticket links to upcoming shows, and a bunch of cool videos. Give it a peep! :) linktr.ee/marioplaysriffs

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Mario Plays Riffs | Instagram | Linktree

Chicago, IL based guitarist and musician. Let's talk if you wanna rock!

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Coming from a shredder such as yourself though I appreciate that 🤟

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Wow that is indeed my middle name and surname

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Mario Plays Riffs @marioplaysriffs.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

I will be playing riffs at Cobra Lounge this Friday with @btmbrkt.bsky.social Tix: linktr.ee/marioplaysriffs

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