Muse to Launch Official Store on Reverb
Reverb announced that Muse will be using the platform to offload nearly 100 pieces of gear from their tours and studio. The full gear list will be revealed on August 2nd, but we have a preview of a few pieces from Chris Wolstenholme’s arsenal.
Blur Returns with “The Ballad of Darren”
Blur has returned with their first album in eight years. “The Ballad of Darren” came about after the band was offered to play at Wembley Stadium. After getting together again, they unexpectedly put together a full album’s worth of new material.
Sire Announces the Marcus Miller V5 24 Bass
Sire has expanded its bass offerings with the Marcus Miller V5 24. Available in four and five-string models, the bass is a 24-fret vintage style bass with passive electronics.
In Memoriam: Brad Houser
We’re sad to report today that Brad Houser of Edie Brickell & New Bohemians has died after suffering a stroke. He was 62 years old.
Bass of the Week: Bayou Basses The Dreamer
Bayou Basses posted their latest build recently. Inspired by the lyrics of John Lennon, The Dreamer is described as a departure from the company’s previous builds.
Yes Announces “Classic Tales of Yes” U.S. Tour
Yes is hitting the road again this year with the “Classic Tales of Yes” Tour. The prog-rock titans will be performing music from across their entire 50-plus years.
Roger Waters Reveals “Dark Side of the Moon Redux” Release Date
After months of anticipation, Roger Waters has set a release date for his remake of Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon.” “The Dark Side of the Moon Redux” will be dropping on October 6th.
Fender Introduces Their First Ukulele Bass
Fender has announced their first foray into the world of ukulele basses. The miniature Fullerton Precision Bass ukulele has a P-Bass body shape with a 20.25-inch scale.
Greta Van Fleet Releases “Starcatcher”
Greta Van Fleet has released “Starcatcher,” marking the modern classic rock band’s third studio album. The album was recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studios, where GVF took its cues from the old-school methods.
Dogstar, Featuring Keanu Reeves, Announces New Album and Tour
Many photos of Keanu Reeves playing bass have been floating around the internet for years, and now there will be more. The movie star and bassist’s band, Dogstar, just released their first new song in 20 years.
Bass Upfront: A Look Into David Sutkin’s Bass Collection and Community
In addition to his impressive musicianship, David Sutkin’s love for bass guitars led him to become a dedicated collector of high-end basses from luthiers worldwide. Here's an exclusive video showcasing his collection and community.
Aguilar Amplification Launches the AG Preamp Pedal
Aguilar Amplification has put the sound of their AG series bass amps into a pedal with the new AG Preamp pedal. The company says it “inherits the renowned AG preamp’s tight, fast response and extensive tonal flexibility.”