Archive for 2020 - Page 22
Public Enemy Reunites Original Lineup for “What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down?”
Rap icons Public Enemy have returned with What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down?, which is their first new album in three years. Bass on the album is handled by producer C-Doc as well as Trevor Helt and The Oddysy’s Kevin Jacoby.
Curation, Pt. 2: An Interview with Dan Horne
We’re continuing our exploration of music industry roles through the lens of bass players and Pacific Range’s latest album, “High Upon The Mountain”. A big part of the album’s sonic palette is thanks to the engineering and producing skills of Dan Horne.
Jeff Beck Group: Definitely Maybe
I’ve said it before: The Beat-Club’s channel is an amazing one. Here’s another great clip they shared, which features the Jeff Beck Group (with Clive Chaman on bass) in this 1972 performance of “Definitely Maybe.”
The Deftones Release “Ohms”
The Deftones have returned with Ohms, which marks the band’s ninth album. The first since 2016’s Gore, it sees the band reuniting with producer Terry Date, who helped the band craft their classic albums Adrenaline, Around the Fur, and White Pony. “The decision to bring Terry back in on this album was definitely based on the history that the band...
Traveler Guitar Introduces Redlands Concert Series Acoustic Bass
Traveler Guitar has unveiled a new line of acoustic instruments. The Redlands Concert Series range, which is named after the company’s hometown in California, includes a bass that features a miniature 23.25-inch scale for maximum portability.
The Main Squeeze: While My Guitar Gently Weeps
The Main Squeeze is back with another Beatles’ cover. In this one, they take on “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” As usual, Rob Walker lays down the low end.
Rufus Reid Releases Digital Edition of “The Evolving Bassist”
Rufus Reid’s instructional book “The Evolving Bassist” has been the benchmark for jazz bass education for decades. After releasing a Millennium Edition in 2000, the book is now available in a digital format for the first time.
Yamaha and Billy Sheehan Announce 30th Anniversary Attitude Bass
Billy Sheehan’s signature Attitude Bass is getting a special 30th Anniversary model this year. The limited-edition model will celebrate its origins by incorporating elements of the bassists’s original customizations to his bass dubbed “The Wife.”
Karl Clews: Kayoss Endjinn
Karl Clews reached out to us to share his latest. In this clip, Karl performs an original tune, with the goal of showing how slap bass can be used in a “more lyrical and melodic way”.
Butcher Brown Releases “#KingButch”
Butcher Brown has released #KingButch, which marks their eighth release and their first with Concord Records. The 13-song album is a portrait of their ranging influences, blending jazz with hip hop, funk, rap, rock, and soul.
Zoom Webinar To Remember Rocco Prestia Scheduled for Thursday
The bass world lost a legend last week with the passing of Tower of Power bassist Francis “Rocco” Prestia. Now, a huge gathering of the bass community will be getting together to remember him.
Bass of the Week: LeCompte Electric Bass JSS-4 “Barefoot Cobbler”
Ever since restarting his business a few years ago, it’s been a blast to see Bud LeCompte’s new builds. One of his latest basses is a special JSS-4 he’s keeping for himself.