New Mule: An Interview with Kevin Scott
When Gov’t Mule announced they had a new bass player, I don’t think there could have been a better fit than Kevin Scott. We caught up with Kevin to talk about Gov’t Mule, his new label, Colonel Bruce Hampton, and more.
Brian Bromberg Releases “The Magic of Moonlight”
Brian Bromberg has returned with a new solo album called “The Magic of Moonlight.” His previous release, “A Little Driving Music,” offered music with a breezy feeling, but “Moonlight” has more of a mystical quality.
Bergantino Introduces the forté HP2 Bass Amp
Bergantino Audio Systems has revamped one of its amps for 2023. The Bergantino forté HP2 features more headroom and customization.
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.