Archive for August 2020 - Page 5

Darkglass Electronics once again collaborated with artist Ignacio Bazán Lazcano to create a new limited-edition pedal. The Microtubes B7K Ultra V2 “The Squid” features the company’s all-time best-seller with an auxiliary input in a special enclosure.

One of my favorite musical discoveries of 2020 has been Black Pumas. Here’s a new video in support of their upcoming “Deluxe Edition” of their debut album. This clip features a live, in-studio version of “Confines”, with Brendan Bond on bass.

Pete Way, who founded the English rock band UFO, has passed away. He was 69 years old. The news was shared in a press release on his official website.

Luna Guitars will be keeping the summer going this year with a new acoustic-electric bass. The Tribal Tobacco Sunburst acoustic-electric bass guitar is built with a mahogany body and a spruce top with a tribal motif around the soundhole.

In today’s video, Carlitos Del Puerto plays along with the bass line to Irakere's “Tata Cimarron.” The playing itself is incredible, but there’s another connection: Irakere’s bass player is his father, Carlos Del Puerto, a pioneer of Cuban bass playing.

In February 2019, Greek symphonic death metal band Septicflesh flew to Mexico City for a special concert with over 100 musicians. Now that epic event has been released in a new live album and DVD called “Infernus Sinfonica MMXIX.”

The web has brought exposure to so many great young musical prodigies coming into the spotlight. In the world of bass, one of those prodigies is Gabriel Severn. We caught up with Severn to get the scoop on his music and life.

Gregory Porter’s newest album, “All Rise”, drops on August 28th. In advance of the release, he’s just released a new video for one of the tracks. “Concorde” features bassist Jahmal Nichols grooving and having fun.

Punk band FORE has unleashed their debut full-length album called “Hombres”, which follows up on their self-titled EP. It’s the first release to feature former Kreator bassist Christian “Speesy” Giesler, who joined the lineup back in May.

Mai Leisz has followed up on “Ho’oponopono” with another new single for summer. “Mo Chuisle Mo Chroi” is written by the bassist with her husband, Greg Leisz, and features some achingly beautiful playing.

KHE Audio has introduced the ACS Series, which is a line of amplifier and cabinet selectors. Consisting of seven models, the ACS series lets you switch between your amps, cabinets, and load boxes with the push of a button.

Epifani recently posted a great video featuring Christian McBride and Kevin “KJ” Jacoby. In this clip, Christian shares his thoughts about learning to solo by listening to the world’s greatest jazz musicians.