Marco Machera

The Profile

Italian bassist, singer-songwriter, and arranger. Active solo and with Echotest (with Julie Slick), he crafts pop-inflected works with progressive and electronic hues.

Reviews note collaborations and guest appearances involving Pat Mastelotto, Rob Fetters, and Mark Kostabi on his recordings; associations with Echotest alongside Julie Slick; and the song “Days of Summertime” praised as a highlight. Additional collaborations referenced in reviews include Adrian Belew, Frank Gambale, Jennifer Batten, Paul Gilbert, and Jerry Marotta.

Two reviews celebrate Marco Machera’s adventurous pop-prog. One Time, Somewhere blends romantic songwriting with electronic turns and standout guests like Pat Mastelotto, Rob Fetters, and Mark Kostabi, with “Days of Summertime” highlighted. Dormiveglia is hailed as a sensational, fully-formed statement, with contributions including Pat Mastelotto and Tony Levin. Across both, the writing, arrangements, and atmosphere are praised.