Archive for October 2024 - Page 8

Darkglass Electronics is best known for its gritty, overdriven tones. However, it’s “come clean” with the new Luminal Booster Ultra, a bass-specific pedal that combines the tone of its Harmonic Booster with parallel compressions, a 6-band EQ, a gain reduction meter, and IR capabilities.

Dirty Loops is back! Henrik Linder, Jonah Nilsson, and Aron Mellergård just dropped this video for “When The Time Is Right,” and they’re joined by Calle Schönning on guitar and the Stockholm Studio Orchestra.

In Part 3 of our interview with Tony Levin, he reflects on one of Ned Steinberger’s first fretless basses as well as discusses whether he'll do a solo prog rock record in the future.

Originally introduced in 1973, the Gibson Grabber was a staple of the decade thanks to its use by KISS bassist Gene Simmons. It would find a new life in the ’90s as players like Krist Novoselic and Mike Dirnt put it to use. Now it’s reborn in a new version from Epiphone.

To say I was thrilled to spot a new video by House of Waters is an understatement. “Improv 9” kicks off with Moto Fukushima leading the way before Max ZT and Antonio Sanchez join in.

Ron Carter will give 40 performances in October during his residency at Birdland Jazz Club. He will perform with his New Jazz Trio, the Foursight Quartet, his Great Big Band, and in duo with pianist Bill Charlap.

All the time, we hear stories of how music today is nowhere near as good as in the “good old days.” If we pick an example of the best artist that proves this wrong, it would be either Vulfpeck or The Fearless Flyers. And if there’s a bassist who proves it wrong, then it’s the almighty Joe Dart.

Marcus Miller is a masterful clinician, and he and his band shared some time and wisdom at Montreux Jazz Fest in Switzerland.

Nearly two decades into their career, The Lumineers have released their first live album, “Live From Wrigley Field.” The album and concert film were recorded to an enormous crowd two years ago. The album and concert film were recorded to an enormous crowd two years ago.

We love new gear, and based on how popular bass gear stories are here, we know you do, too. Here’s the top 10 reader favorite bass gear list for September 2024.

Fernando Molinari just shared his latest single with us, and it’s one you’re gonna want to check out. “Netuno” features some monstrous low end, with the bassist making great use of his fifth string.

After Aerosmith’s big farewell tour was canceled, bassist Tom Hamilton opened up about the situation and even mentioned he had been playing with another group. Now, Hamilton has announced his first show with the band.