Archive for June 2023 - Page 3

In this episode of “From The Bottom,” Paul Thompson digs into a classic funk track by Dexter Wansel. He gets into why the bass line to “Life On Mars” is one of the most unique you’ll ever hear.

Dream Theater has released another official music video from their 2021 album, “A View From The Top Of The World.” “Answering The Call” offers some amazing CGI work by Wayne Joyner to pair with the band’s music.

Neon Trees have announced “The Favorite Daze Tour,” which will take them from coast to coast this fall. Bassist Branden Campbell shared the news, along with his reverence for live music in general, on Instagram.

This lesson explores the pull-off technique, an essential element of bass playing. While it’s typically used in funk, this can be applied across all genres of music.

It’s always a good day when The Main Squeeze drops a new video. Here’s the group with special guest Adryon de León doing their version of the Rufus and Chaka Khan classic, “Ain’t Nobody.”

moe. has announced a new 16-date tour for the fall focusing on the mid-Atlantic and Midwest. At the beginning of the year, the band welcomed guitarist Chuck Garvey back to the road full-time. They also made keyboardist Nate Wilson a permanent addition to the group.

Benson Amps has launched a new bass amp called the B700. Designed with bassist Joe Lally of Fugazi and The Messthetics, the high-voltage head features a tube preamp matched to a 700-watt class D output section.

New Jazz Underground dropped a fantastic video a couple of days, and this one takes on many twists and turns. Here’s the quartet of saxophonist Abdias Armenteros, pianist Eric “ELEW” Lewis, bassist Sebastian Rios, and drummer TJ Reddick performing “the MF DOOM SUiTE.”

Les Claypool reunited with his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade this year for a summer tour, marking the band’s first outing in 20 years. They must be having fun because they’ve just announced a new set of fall dates.

David Sutkin posted the latest bass in his arsenal on the Facebook group Bass Upfront, and it’s clear he’s ready to rock. Literally.

NPR Music shared this fantastic Tiny Desk Concert a few days ago, and I enjoyed every minute. Here’s Adam Blackstone leading his band and special guests on six tunes at NPR’s HQ.

Gov’t Mule has big news this month with a lineup change and a new album. The group announced that bassist Jorgen Carlsson has left the fold after fifteen years.