Roy Mitchell-Cárdenas (born July 25, 1977 in Houston, Texas) is an American musician, writer, and multi-instrumentalist. He was the bassist (and sometimes guitarist) for the rock band

Mutemath Mutemath (sometimes styled as MuteMath or MUTEMATH) is an American alternative rock project founded by American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer Paul Meany. Originally co-founded as a band with Darren King in 2002, ...

, as well as the bassist for

Earthsuit Earthsuit was a New Orleans–based Christian rock band formed in 1995. The band consisted of guitarist Dave Rumsey, keyboardist/vocalist Paul Meany, bassist Roy Mitchell, drummer David "Hutch" Hutchison, and vocalist Adam LaClave. Earthsuit's ...

. Mitchell-Cárdenas has been playing in bands since he was twelve years old and has worked as a session musician and producer for many groups. In addition to bass guitar, he plays upright bass, guitar, drums and keyboards.

Discography

Solo

* ''Jive'' Demo (1992) – electric guitar

With
Earthsuit Earthsuit was a New Orleans–based Christian rock band formed in 1995. The band consisted of guitarist Dave Rumsey, keyboardist/vocalist Paul Meany, bassist Roy Mitchell, drummer David "Hutch" Hutchison, and vocalist Adam LaClave. Earthsuit's ...

* ''Noise for Your Eyes'' (1999) – electric and acoustic bass * ''

Kaleidoscope Superior ''Kaleidoscope Superior'' is the major label debut by Earthsuit. The album features updated versions of select songs from the band's two independent releases, as well as other new songs. "One Time" was the first single serviced to radio from th ...

'' (2000) – electric bass, sample/programming

With
Mutemath Mutemath (sometimes styled as MuteMath or MUTEMATH) is an American alternative rock project founded by American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer Paul Meany. Originally co-founded as a band with Darren King in 2002, ...

* ''

'' (2006) – electric and acoustic bass * ''

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'' (2009) – electric and acoustic bass, guitar on "Spotlight" * ''

Odd Soul ''Odd Soul'' is the third full-length release from New Orleans group Mutemath. The album was released by Teleprompt Records and Warner Bros. Records on October 4, 2011. It is the first album without original guitarist Greg Hill. Bassist Roy Mitc ...

'' (2011) – electric bass, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, and percussion * '' Vitals'' (2015) - electric guitar, electric bass, and synthesizers. * '' Play Dead'' (2017) – electric bass and electric guitar

Other

* Roadside Prophets – ''Kafecito Sessions'' (1995) – acoustic guitar and vocals * Katie Wilson – Demo (2007) – electric and acoustic bass * Gentlemen at Arms – EP (2007) * Slow Hands – ''Dependence'' (2008) – bass on "Cocoon" *

Mari Iijima is a Japanese actress and singer. She writes and produces most of her own music, and plays the piano and other instruments. After being signed to JVC Victor in 1982, Mari first became known for her voice-acting role as Lynn Minmay in the anime ...

– ''Take a Picture Against the Light'' (2012) – bass on "Impossible People" * Pescao Vivo – ''Mi Fortuna'' (2012) – electric & acoustic guitar, bass, vocals, programming * Empire Theory – ''Colors'' EP (2012) – electric & acoustic guitar, bass, programming * Plastic Planets – ''Plastic Planets'' (2013) - electric & acoustic guitar, vocals * Manic After Midnite – ''Faces (Can You Tell Me)'' Single (2014) – bass * The Pink Dust - ''The Pink Dust'' (2014) - electric guitar, bass, keyboards, programming

Production

*Meshach Jackson – ''Experiments(in)Drowning(ep)'' *Meshach Jackson – ''Gospel(of)Paranoia'' *Meshach Jackson – ''(Stay)Calm'' *Pescao Vivo – ''Mi Fortuna'' *Empire Theory – ''Colors EP'' *Mirza Zaza – ''Atlas EP'' *The Pink Dust – ''The Pink Dust''

References

External links

Official Website
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