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Aaron Gibson: Breadcrumbs
Bass Videos

Aaron Gibson: Breadcrumbs

It’s always a good day when a new Aaron Gibson video hits the feed. Here’s his new tune, “Breadcrumbs.”

Orlando le Fleming & Romantic Funk Release “Wandering Talk”
New Albums

Orlando le Fleming & Romantic Funk Release “Wandering Talk”

Bassist and composer Orlando le Fleming has released a new album with his band Romantic Funk called “Wandering Talk.” The project continues to pay homage to the fusion of the ’70s and ’80s while bringing modern sensibilities.

Bass of the Week: GV Guitars Jules Black Hole
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: GV Guitars Jules Black Hole

GV Guitars has a cool bass model called the Jules, which has a cool and funky body shape. They also built one for a customer called the Jules Black Hole, which has a killer black sparkle finish and some cool features.

mega cat: Rat Fight
Bass Videos

mega cat: Rat Fight

mega cat is not a band I was familiar with, but I’m digging their sound. (I’m always a sucker for a band with horns.) Here’s the band performing “Rat Fight,” which took place during their visit to the studio in April 2024.

Karina Rykman Announces Fall Headlining Tour
Concerts & Tours

Karina Rykman Announces Fall Headlining Tour

Karina Rykman is heading out on the road again this fall for a headline tour that will run from September 20th into December. The dates will be punctuated by festival appearances and support slots for My Morning Jacket.

Weekly Top 10: June 15-21, 2024
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: June 15-21, 2024

This week's Top 10 reader favorites list includes a great new lesson, a deep dive on the covers of Prince's "I Feel For You," new albums, tour news, and our bass of the week.

Ralf Gauck and Lars Lehmann: Don’t Give Up (Ove Bosch Tribute)
Bass Videos

Ralf Gauck and Lars Lehmann: Don’t Give Up (Ove Bosch Tribute)

Ralf Gauck sent us this video, which is a touching tribute to Ove Bosch. Joined by Lars Lehmann, the duo performs “Don’t Give Up.”

Solar Guitars Introduces the Type E Bass
Basses

Solar Guitars Introduces the Type E Bass

Ola Englund’s Solar Guitars has so far only had one bass style, but they’ve just fixed that the introduction of the Type E Bass. Available in four or five-string versions, they call the new axe “the most brutal bass ever crafted.”

Kinga Glyk: “Who Cares” Live
Bass Videos

Kinga Glyk: “Who Cares” Live

Kinga Glyk dropped a live video yesterday, and we’re digging the groove. “Who Cares” is a song from her new album, “Real Life,” which is out now.

Bootsy Collins Announces New Album
News

Bootsy Collins Announces New Album

Bootsy Collins has announced a new solo album. “Album of the Year #1 Funkateer” will mark the funk legend’s 23rd studio record.

The Lao Tizer Band (with Anthony Crawford): Down
Bass Videos

The Lao Tizer Band (with Anthony Crawford): Down

Lao Tizer sent us this video, and while we were already excited to check it out, we saw that Anthony Crawford is a part of the band, which took it up a notch. “Down” is the first video release from the band’s upcoming album, AMPLIFY, which drops on August 23rd.

Derek Frank Band Announces Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Derek Frank Band Announces Tour Dates

After releasing Origin Story back in April, Derek Frank is taking his show on the road. The bassist, who is also known for his work with Gwen Stefani and Shania Twain, will be leading his band in a run of dates that will focus on the West Coast.