Archive for April 2026 - Page 2
D’Metri Basses HJJ 21-5: A Headless Bass Built for the Modern Player
D’Metri Bass Guitars is a new company that is based in Chicago, Illinois. This new company has built its first United States built bass, a headless model HJJ 21-5. The model name is derived from the fact that both pickups are jazz type pickups; the neck has 21 frets; the reviewed bass is a five string tuned BEADG. As a...
Weekly Top 10: Harley Benton, Sunn Amps, Serek Basses, and More
Harley Benton’s BassTheWorld Signature bass, Sunn Amps’ Beta Mini, Serek Basses, Todd Rundgren, Thundercat, and more make this week’s top 10 list.
Nate Mendel Keeps It Heavy on “Caught In the Echo” with Foo Fighters ON SNL UK
This SNL UK performance of Caught In the Echo finds Nate Mendel keeping Foo Fighters tight with a steady, focused groove.
Ringo Starr Returns with “Long Long Road,” Featuring Dennis Crouch and Nashville All-Stars
Ringo Starr releases "Long Long Road," his 22nd solo album, featuring T Bone Burnett, Sheryl Crow, and bassist Dennis Crouch anchoring the warm, country-driven sound.
Foo Fighters Kick Off a New Chapter With “Your Favorite Toy”
Foo Fighters are back with Your Favorite Toy, their first album since 2023’s emotional But Here We Are. Their 12th studio effort is described as a new chapter in the band’s history, marked by a brash tonal center and punk rock club energy. That sound is encapsulated in the title track, which kicked off the entire project. “‘Your Favorite Toy’...
Wes Stephenson Takes a Standout Solo on “Slide Rule” with Mark Lettieri Group
Mark Lettieri Group locks into Slide Rule before Wes Stephenson steps out with a standout solo and sub octave groove.
Panda Audio Future Impact V4.5 Adds DX7 Bass Sounds and Zero Latency Mode
Panda Audio has released the Future Impact V4.5 firmware update, adding 99 DX7 FM presets, Setlist mode, and a new Zero Latency pitch tracking option.
Neural DSP Introduces Darkglass Ultimate, a Studio-Ready Bass Rig Plugin
Neural DSP has introduced Darkglass Ultimate, a revamped bass plugin that expands Darkglass Ultra into a complete studio-ready rig.
Watch J.M. Popo Tackle Chick Corea’s “Spain” in a High-Energy Trio Setting
J.M. “Popo” powers through “Spain” on a custom STR 6-string, blending precision, energy, and a tight solo in this modern trio performance.
GoFundMe Launched for Bluegrass Bass Icon Todd Phillips After Rare Nerve Damage Sidelines Him
A GoFundMe has been launched for bluegrass bass legend Todd Phillips after Parsonage-Turner syndrome left him unable to play and out of work for more than a year.
Walrus Audio’s Highpoint Compressor Brings Bass-Friendly Control and Big Headroom
Walrus Audio has introduced the Highpoint Analog Optical Compressor, a new Monarch series pedal with sidechain high-pass filtering, parallel compression, and ±15V internal operation.
Mick Jagger Goes Solo in Tokyo and Doug Wimbish Holds It Down All Night
Mick Jagger’s Tokyo Dome run just resurfaced and Doug Wimbish is all over it, aggressive, locked in, and pushing the whole band