Archive for November 2020 - Page 6

System of a Down has released new music for the first time in 15 years with two new songs. The band broke their longtime radio silence to show solidarity for Armenia, who has been at war with Azerbaijan since September 27th, they explain.

Nordstrand Audio has expanded its Power Blade pickup line with a new five-string version. The hum-canceling pickup can be used as a drop-in replacement for a P-bass.

Our friend Clive Robins sent us this video of Chick Corea, Vinnie Colaiuta, and John Patitucci performing “Spain”. This took place at the Blue Note Tokyo in 1992, and it is magnificent.

As an icon and pioneer of the bass, Stanley Clarke has one of the deepest wells of knowledge on the instrument. Now he’ll be sharing his insight with a new online series for bassists.

Earlier this year, Jackson Guitars and David Ellefson introduced the X Series Signature David Ellefson 30th Anniversary Concert Bass CBX V. Now they’re following it up with a four-string version, dubbed the CBX IV.

In 2019, Herbie Hancock, Christian McBride, and Vinnie Colaiuta took the stage at the Newport Jazz Festival. Here’s a clip from the event featuring the trio. Masters at work!

After debuting with a six-song EP in 2018, Dallon Weekes and indie-pop band iDKHOW have dropped their anticipated first full-length studio album, “Razzmatazz”.

MSL Pedals has announced the Night Witch Fuzz and Ramping Phaser Pedal, which the company explains is their take on the vintage Roland AP7 Jet Phaser. The new unit replicates the original characteristics while updating it for modern times.

Every time I watch a video by the REO Brothers, I’m just as impressed as I was with the last. These guys are so remarkable at recreating tunes so faithfully to the originals. Here they are performing the Beatles’ “Getting Better”.

Pallbearer’s fourth studio album is a culmination of the band’s last decade of music. “Forgotten Days” lays it on thick with doom-laden grooves and captivating hooks, focusing on a more minimalistic approach than its predecessor, “Heartless”.

Anthony Wellington has been teaching lessons for years, but lately, he’s taken up doing virtual clinics. He’s just announced a new interactive clinic. “Moving Through the Time Field” expands on topics he covered in “Victor Wooten: Bass Workshop.”

It’s hard to not be mesmerized when you watch Mohini Dey play the bass. It’s a lot to take in. Mohini is our guest for this month’s Groove episode. Here is her story. Enjoy the conversation...