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John Paul Jones Featured on Danny Barnes’s “Man on Fire”
New Albums

John Paul Jones Featured on Danny Barnes’s “Man on Fire”

Banjo player and eclectic songwriter Danny Barnes has just released a new album called “Man on Fire.” The record features some pretty amazing guests, including John Paul Jones.

Ernie Ball Now Shipping Flat Ribbon Patch Cables
Accessories & Strings

Ernie Ball Now Shipping Flat Ribbon Patch Cables

Ernie Ball has announced a new line of flat ribbon patch cables. Their flat cable design and low-profile connectors optimize pedalboard layout and routing, the company explains.

Alusonic Announces QuadraFleX Pickup and Hybrid Bass
Basses

Alusonic Announces QuadraFleX Pickup and Hybrid Bass

Alusonic has unveiled a new pickup called the QuadraFleX 4 as well as a new bass model for it. The new instrument revolves around the pickup’s unique mode selection that lets you pick between five pickup modes.

Tomáš Kedzior: El Viento Del Mar
Bass Videos

Tomáš Kedzior: El Viento Del Mar

Tomáš Kedzior sent us his latest video for a new song called “El Viento Del Mar,” which features percussion by Ladislav Šiška and dancing by Iveta Kave?ková. Kedzior sets up a hypnotic groove, while the cajon adds a little more drive.

ZZ Top Documentary “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” Now Available
News

ZZ Top Documentary “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” Now Available

Get out your cheap sunglasses, because the ZZ Top documentary “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” is now available on Blu-Ray, DVD, and streaming.

Gear Review: Rotosound Ultramag Bass Strings
Gear Reviews

Gear Review: Rotosound Ultramag Bass Strings

Tim Fletcher is back, but this time around, he’s published a gear review. Tim took Rotosound’s new Ultramag Bass Strings for a spin. Here’s his take.

The Story Behind Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” Bass Line
Bass Videos

The Story Behind Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” Bass Line

Spector has released a new “Spector on Record” video with a cool animated bass line. This time they explain the story of Madonna’s controversial “Like A Prayer,” which is anchored by session ace Guy Pratt.

Madelief van Vlijmen and Madlife Release “Swans and Foxes”
New Albums

Madelief van Vlijmen and Madlife Release “Swans and Foxes”

Bassist Madelief van Vlijmen has just released a new album with her project Madlife entitled “Swans and Foxes.” The bandleader dishes out vocals and catchy bass lines that will make you want to dance.

Bootsy Collins and Mascot Label Group Announce The Funk Garage Imprint
News

Bootsy Collins and Mascot Label Group Announce The Funk Garage Imprint

Bootsy Collins announced last year that he would be retiring from playing live, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t keeping busy. The funk legend has just teamed up with Mascot Label Group to announce a new imprint under the label called The Funk Garage.

Bass of the Week: Brooks Grabbird
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Brooks Grabbird

Last year, bass builder and Gibson enthusiast Rob van den Broek built a bass that combined elements of a Thunderbird and a Telecaster. Now, he’s revealed his latest creation called the Brooks Grabbird.

Bob Weir And Wolf Bros: Tiny Desk Concert
Bass Videos

Bob Weir And Wolf Bros: Tiny Desk Concert

Bob Weir and Wolf Bros are currently on tour, and they made a stop at NPR’s office for a Tiny Desk Concert. The band, which includes Don Was on double bass, performed a fantastic set, with four songs.

David Gross Publishes “The Bassis for Transformation: Patterns for All Bass Clef Instruments”
Sheet Music & Instruction

David Gross Publishes “The Bassis for Transformation: Patterns for All Bass Clef Instruments”

A little over twenty years ago, David Gross began writing a “woodshed” column for Downbeat Magazine. Now he’s expanded the concept into a new book entitled “The Bassis for Transformation: Patterns for All Bass Clef Instruments.”