Articles by Kevin Johnson - Page 12

ZZ Top’s Elwood Francis remembers Frank Beard and Dusty Hill in an emotional tribute as the legendary Texas band prepares to return to the road.

Thomas Morgan joins pianist Ayumi Tanaka and drummer Thomas Strønen for “Windflower,” an intimate new trio album blending jazz and chamber music.

Fender has revamped its effects lineup with four V2 pedals, including the bass-friendly Bends V2 compressor and Pelt V2 fuzz, both priced at $229.

Hiromi is bringing back The Trio Project with drummer Simon Phillips and bassist James Genus for a 2026 U.S. and European tour and new recording.

L7 bassist Jennifer Finch’s memoir, "Shooting Up and Making Out," will be published posthumously on January 19th, 2027 by Da Capo Press.

Oteil Burbridge goes deep on "The Offering," Colonel Bruce Hampton, the Grateful Dead, John Scofield, his new Dire Wolf bass, and his musical philosophy.

Frank Bello discusses Anthrax’s new album, the band’s 10-year wait between records, recording at Studio 606, and the reaction to their new music.

Zoot Bass luthier Mike Walsh shares the story of the Chaser “Northern Lights,” a four-string with Wal-style pickups and an unusual B-E-A-D tuning.

Fender has added Lake Placid Blue to the American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass lineup for 2026, joining three existing finishes on the vintage-inspired model.

Aria’s Cliff Burton signature bass, Marcus Miller, Squier’s Paranormal Precision Bass, Brooks, MXR and more lead this week’s most-read stories.

The Olllam and Vulfpeck bassist Joe Dart have announced a lengthy fall tour with dates across Europe and North America running from September through December 2026.

Mali Obomsawin has announced her second solo album, “Automatic,” which pairs exploratory bass and vocals with archival Abenaki recordings.