Archive for January 2025 - Page 7

The 2025 Winter NAMM Show is just around the corner, but Kiesel isn’t waiting to show off their fresh gear for the new year. They’ve announced revamps of their popular Zeus and Osiris guitars and basses, now called the Z2 and the O2.

Dutch bassist Ilse de Vries of award-winning group The Cool Quest delivers a mesmerizing solo performance of 'Heatwaves.' With 500+ shows across 13 countries, she shows why she's one of Europe's rising stars.

Jane’s Addiction’s on-stage meltdown this summer quickly put an end to their reunion tour featuring their first run with the original members in 14 years. Now it looks like the band is working together again, seemingly without vocalist Perry Farrell.

We’ve shared a few LEH Guitars models over the years, but this one really stands out. This colorful Offset 5 “SUPERFRO” was built for Frowin Ickler, who wanted an instrument with specs based on the Fender MonoNeon signature bass.

Join Hadrien Feraud, Bob Reynolds, Sput, and Carlinhos Rocha in Tiny Room for a fusion jam where groove, improvisation, and top-tier musicianship collide.

D'Addario has unveiled the XPND Pedal Power Battery Kit, which they call an "all-in-one power solution" for your pedalboard. The system features a 10,000mAH rechargeable Portable Power Cell with over 10 hours of power for an average-sized pedalboard.

We wrapped up 2024 and kicked off 2025 with this week’s top 10 reader-favorite articles. From bass players and gear to stories that resonated most, see what caught the attention of the bass community from December 28th to January 3rd.

Diego Tarantino delivers a stunning reinterpretation of Nate Smith's "River" with his signature bass artistry. Featuring a composed bass melody over "Pocket Change 2" drum beats and the rich tones of a '72 Fender Jazz, this performance is a must-watch for bass enthusiasts.

It’s been two decades since Janek Gwizdala first stepped out as a band leader and he’s celebrating with a reissue of "Mystery to Me" with updated bass parts.

Electro-Harmonix’s Nano Looper 360 has been one of their best-selling pedals for the past decade, and now they’re leveling it up. The new 360+ Looper builds on the compact unit with an updated feature set and an even smaller footprint.

Rebecca Johnson and her band deliver a stunning rendition of “Burning Down the House,” blending her signature bass style with the trio’s remarkable chemistry.

Adam Ben Ezra has a flair for reimagining how to play the bass. He’s been wowing audiences for the past decade, and that will continue into the new year with his upcoming release, "Heavy Drops."