Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood to Join Nick Cave on Solo Tour
Nick Cave has announced a North American tour for the fall, but he won’t be totally alone. Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood will accompany the singer/songwriter on the outing. The outing begins September 19th in Asheville, North Carolina, and will head north into Canada before cutting down the midwest and into Texas. Its final shows are scheduled for dates in Los...
Kiesel Guitars Unveils the A2 Bass
Kiesel Guitars has updated its Aries model to introduce the A2, aka the Aries 2. Hailed as a complete revamp of the instrument, the A2 is offered as a guitar or a bass model.
MonoNeon Releases “Jelly Belly Dirty Somebody”
MonoNeon has released a new album called “Jelly Belly Dirty Somebody” that digs back into his microtonal approach. The bassist composed, performed, and recorded the entire album on his own.
Bass of the Week: Seldon Guitars Scout 434
Chris Seldon’s bass designs are always so striking. This week we’re checking out his Scout 434 model, which he says was designed to be a “straightforward yet well-appointed workhorse.”
Nate Wood Does It All on “Step Aside”
Multi-instrumentalist Nate Wood has been shocking us with his musicality for years. Now he’s released an album, “Step Aside,” with the solo project, aka fOUR, where he plays everything at once – bass, drums, analog synths, and vocals.
Positive Grid Unveils Pocket-Sized Spark GO Amplifier
Positive Grid has expanded its Spark lineup of portable amps with the Spark GO. The pocket-sized guitar/bass amplifier and Bluetooth speaker feature smart app integration for a variety of tones and practice tools.
Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire Announce Summer Tour
Grooves will abound this summer as Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire will team up for the “Sing A Song All Night Long” tour. Richie will be joined by Ethan Farmer, while Earth, Wind & Fire continues to be anchored by Verdine White.
Kendrick Scott Releases “Corridors” with Bassist Reuben Rogers
Drummer and composer Kendrick Scott has released a new album. “Corridors” features a trio with saxophonist Walter Smith III and bassist Reuben Rogers.
Peter Gabriel Unveils North American Tour Dates with Tony Levin on Bass
After unveiling extensive European dates earlier this year, Peter Gabriel has announced the first round of North American shows for 2023. Gabriel and his band, featuring Tony Levin, will begin in Canada before heading to the U.S.
Darkglass Electronics Introduces Noise Gate Pedal
Darkglass Electronics has added a new pedal to its lineup with the Darkglass Noise Gate. Designed with simplicity in mind, the single-knob stompbox quickly cleans up your signal.
U2 Reimagines Their Catalog on “Songs of Surrender”
U2 has re-recorded and reimagined forty songs from their extensive catalog for the new album, “Songs of Surrender.” Curated and produced by guitarist The Edge, the collection includes completely new versions of their songs.
The Strandberg Project Releases “The Works” Box Set
Jan-Olof Strandberg started The Strandberg Project in 1995 to push musical boundaries and cross cultural borders. The bassist has a compilation of his work with his band from 2003 to 2022 with a new four-CD box set called “The Works.”