Archive for 2022 - Page 34

Fodera has once again expanded their Standard series. The Monarch 5 Standard is described as blending aesthetics, playability, and reliability with a different tonal palette from the line.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers recently announced there’s a new album coming. “Return of the Dream Canteen” is releasing on October 14th, and the band has dropped the first video. “Tippa My Tongue” features some funky goodness by Flea.

The unreal improvisational trio of Wayne Krantz, Keith Carlock, and Tim Lefebvre will be at it again with a U.S. tour in September. The trio’s slogan for the outing is “Outrageous Times Require Outrageous Acts.”

Jane’s Addiction has a surprise for you, or maybe two. The band is apparently working on new music after they posted a recent clip from the studio. That clip included former member Eric Avery tearing it up on the bass.

Earlier this year, Richard Bona visited Alacran Studios in Miami Beach, FL, to record some tunes. Here’s a clip from the session, with Bona doing a fantastic solo bass and vocals version of Guillermo Rodriguez’s “Bilongo.”

Neil Swainson has returned with a new quintet album called “Fire In The West,” which marks his first album as a leader since 1987. The bassist created a great band for the 10-song collection and says the chemistry was evident.

Orange Amplification has updated their O Bass for 2022. Originally launched in 2015, the bass retains all of its same mojo with improved characteristics.

MonoNeon just dropped a new video for a song from his Dungeons & Dragons album. “Spacefighters” is a fun tune he co-wrote with Davy Nathan. Be sure to check out his mind-blowing solo!

After 32 years, Bass Player Magazine has announced the end of its print edition. The end of an era comes not as a result of readership or quality but the rising costs around the world.

Free The Tone has introduced the Integrated Gate, a noise suppressor pedal that has Noise Reduction and Noise Gate modes.

Today we’re excited to feature a monster playthrough by bassist David John Levy of Unprocessed. The German prog band’s new album “Gold” was released today, which features the song “Orange Grove.”

Soften the Glare has just released their second EP, appropriately called “Soften the Glare II.” The three-song collection sees the trio, anchored by Mudvayne’s Ryan Martinie, brought on Jamie King to produce the effort.