Archive for May 2023 - Page 6
Exclusive: Haken’s Conner Green Shares His Tour Setup for “North American Fauna Expedition”
Haken released their seventh studio album, Fauna, and they’re currently on a coast-to-coast North American tour to support it. Bassist Conner Green gave us the rundown on how he completes his tonal palette.
Jon L. Smith Releases “Sueños”
Jon L. Smith has returned with a new album called “Sueños,” which marks his fourth solo effort since 2020’s “The Social.” The record’s title is Spanish for “dreams,” and it fits the music perfectly.
Gonna Take More: An Interview with Rustee Allen
As a pioneer of funk, soul, and rock and roll, it would be easy for Rustee Allen to rest on his laurels. But none of his success keeps him from being the best version of himself. We caught up with him in this new interview.
Freeway Jam Band: “Smoke ‘n’ Mirrors” Live (with Melvin Davis Interview)
The Simon Phillips Archive dropped this video last month, from a 2019 show at Blue Note Tokyo. The clip begins with an interview with Melvin Lee Davis, followed by a performance of “Smoke ‘n’ Mirrors.” What a lineup!
Anton Davidyants Releases Debut Album, “Avalanche”
Anton Davidyants is one of the world’s top bassists, and we’ve been enjoying his playing for over a decade. Now he’s released his debut album, “Avalanche.”
Nailing The Bass Intro To “My Girl” By Palm Muting and Getting a Vintage Tone
In this lesson, we’ll learn how to keep it groovy by palm muting and using our thumb — a slightly different technique compared to standard finger-style playing. To practice this, we’ll play the distinctive intro part to “My Girl” by The Temptations.
Gadianm: Lé Gadianm
Luc Brame sent us a new video he recorded with his band, Gadianm. This is the first single from their album, “Kreol.” I am digging this blend of rhythms and music from around the world!
Walter Gervers Rejoins Foals
After spending some time as a trio, Foals has announced they are a quartet once again as founding bassist Walter Gervers has rejoined the band.
Wolfgang Van Halen Releases New Song Ahead of World Tour
Wolfgang Van Halen has just released a new track with his project Mammoth WVH ahead of their upcoming tour dates. “Like a Pastime” is the second single from the upcoming album, “Mammoth II.”
Scary Pockets: Rich Girl
“Rich Girl” is one of the all-time great tunes, largely thanks to Scotty Edwards’s epic bass line. Arielle Kasnetz joined Scary Pockets to do their version of the tune with the always funky Nick Campbell.
In Memoriam: Rick Jones
Bass amp designer Rick Jones has passed away after a heart attack at the age of 75. The news was shared by his company, Acoustic Image.
Bass of the Week: Hamor Guitars Lobster
This week, we’re checking out the Lobster bass from Greece’s Hamor Guitars. The model is their take on a modern design double-cut.