Archive for 2022 - Page 74

Catalinbread has launched a new pedal in their lineup with the Many Worlds, a phaser that has tons of flexibility. It’s an eight-stage phaser with eight selectable phase control parameters, six LFOs, and two envelope-dependent phase shift modes.

I honestly can’t remember how I stumbled upon this video with Fernando Rosa, but that’s not important. I’m just glad I did. In this clip, Fernando plays an incredible bass solo for guitarist Mello Júnior’s album.

Seattle-based seven-piece band The Dip has honed a style that pays homage to classic R&B vibes. Now that sound has crystallized on their third full-length album, “Sticking With It”.

Discover Double Bass has released a brand new course that adds a new dimension to its offerings. “Slap That Bass!” is taught by Nashville hot shot Slick Joe Fick and covers everything you need to get started slapping on the upright.

I just stumbled upon this video of Hiram Bullock and his band performing Leverkusener Jazztage in 2003, and I was glad I did. In this clip, Hiram is joined by Steve Logan on bass, Jeremy Gaddie on drums, and Ricky Peterson on organ.

The sludge metal pioneers in Crowbar have just released their 12th studio album, “Zero and Below”. This is the first to feature bassist Shane Wesley, and they still have all the same heavy doom and punk attitude.

Charvel has expanded its bass lineup by introducing the Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass PJ V. The five-string bass follows in the footsteps of its four-string predecessor, which is also getting two new finishes this year.

StickHits remastered a 2012 soundcheck video of Rush in Dallas, and it is a great behind-the-scenes look of the band. Here they are running through “Limelight”.

Jason Raso has released a new album called “Stringspan” that compiles fifteen songs from a decade of collaborations. Special guests on the record include bass royalty like Billy Sheehan, Stuart Hamm, Rich Brown, and Alain Caron.

The past two years have been tough, but Freekbass has been determined to make the best of it. He’s kicked off 2022 with a new EP and booked an upcoming tour. We caught up with him to get the full scoop in this video interview.

Rosan Asmussen messaged me to share her new video, which contained this note: “This my message to the world.” In this clip, Rosan took Graham Central Station’s “POW” and made it her own with an added message.

After 12 years, it’s been announced that the Deftones and Sergio Vega have officially parted ways. The bassist, who stepped into the role following founder Chi Cheng’s passing, made an Instagram video to clear the air.