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Body Count Releases “Carnivore”
News

Body Count Releases “Carnivore”

Body Count has returned with a crushing new album called “Carnivore,” which is described as the band’s “most melodically hardcore and lyrically articulate” album to date.

Kuarahy: An Interview with Martin Mendez
Interviews

Kuarahy: An Interview with Martin Mendez

Martin Mendez joined Opeth just months after arriving in Sweden from his native Uruguay 23 years ago. He’s started his own project called White Stones, which has just released its debut album, “Kuarahy.” We caught up with Martin to get the scoop.

Oytun Ersan: Mysterious Maze
Bass Videos

Oytun Ersan: Mysterious Maze

Oytun Ersan’s “Fusiolicious” project brought together a host of great musicians to explore the jazz fusion genre. He’s just announced “Fusiolicious 2,” so we’re gearing up for that by revisiting the first album in this clip for “Mysterious Maze.”

Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade’s “Live Frogs” Reissued on Vinyl
New Albums

Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade’s “Live Frogs” Reissued on Vinyl

After being released as part of Record Store Day in November, a remastered vinyl version of Colonel Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade’s “Live Frogs” is now widely available. The package includes both sets one and two on green splatter vinyl.

King Crimson and the Zappa Band Reveal Tour Details
Concerts & Tours

King Crimson and the Zappa Band Reveal Tour Details

After unveiling the lineup last month, King Crimson and the Zappa Band have revealed the details of their summer tour. The groups, anchored by Tony Levin and Scott Thunes, will be focusing on the East Coast with four Canadian dates to close out the run.

Tedeschi Trucks Band and Special Guests: Sly Medley
Bass Videos

Tedeschi Trucks Band and Special Guests: Sly Medley

WATCH: Last summer, TTB performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre along with Blackberry Smoke and Shovels & Rope. In this clip, the group brings together members of all three bands for this performance of Sly and the Family Stone’s “Sing A Simple Song” and “I Want To Take You Higher.”

Craig Martini Releases “Thought of Everything”
New Albums

Craig Martini Releases “Thought of Everything”

Craig Martini has released his debut album, “Thought of Everything.” The bassist, who has performed with artists ranging from Phil Collen to Colin Hay, recorded the whole album using just his bass, his voice, and drum loops.

Ashdown Engineering Announces OriginAL-500H Bass Amp
Amps

Ashdown Engineering Announces OriginAL-500H Bass Amp

Ashdown Engineering has pumped up its OriginAL series of amps with the new OriginAL-500H, a 500-watt head that is the same size as its 300-watt predecessor.

Leonid & Friends: Happy Man
Bass Videos

Leonid & Friends: Happy Man

We can always count on Leonid Vorobyev and his band Leonid & Friends to share some incredible covers, mostly from their favorite band, Chicago. In this clip, the band performs the Chicago tune, “Happy Man.”

Ariane Cap Offers Free Webinar on How to Teach Music Online
News

Ariane Cap Offers Free Webinar on How to Teach Music Online

With the global pandemic affecting our livelihoods, musicians are figuring out ways to continue their work. Many are looking to teach online lessons, but there’s a learning curve. Ariane Cap is here to help with a free webinar on “How to Teach Music Online.”

Bass of the Week: Elwray Basses Amani 5
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Elwray Basses Amani 5

This week we’re checking out the Amani 5 by Elwray Basses, a single cut instrument with a cool body shape and a few tricks up its sleeve. Luthier Marco Bourse sent us the details including the main aspects of the instrument.

Pomplamoose: Lovely Day + Good as Hell Mashup
Bass Videos

Pomplamoose: Lovely Day + Good as Hell Mashup

I can’t open Youtube these days without spotting a video with Joe Ayoub. And, man, do I dig his playing. In this video, Pomplamoose takes Bill Withers’ “Lovely Day” and Lizzo’s “Good as Hell” and mashes them up into one fantastic arrangement.