Circles Around the Sun Announce New Album, Song, and Tour
Circles Around the Sun have revealed their next studio album, “Language,” will be coming this spring. Their fourth full-length record will dive deeper into extraterrestrial dance grooves that they started exploring on their 2020 self-titled release.
Drybell Releases Module 4 Compressor Pedal
Drybell has added a new compressor pedal to their lineup with the Module 4. The unit is a modern take on the vintage Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer of the ’70s but also has a “full frequency” mode by pressing an orange button.
Form Factor Audio Unveils New Guitar Stands
Form Factor Audio is expanding its product lineup from bass amps to include instrument stands. Made in California, the stands are built for both bass and guitar use.
Harley Benton Introduces the MV-4JB Gotoh Bass
Harley Benton has added the MV-4JB Gotoh bass to their lineup, which takes its name from its upgraded Gotoh GB-7 tuners. The J-style bass is available in four finishes.
Reverb Releases List of Best-Selling Basses of 2022
Each year, Reverb releases a list of the best-selling basses of the year, giving a unique look into the current tastes and trends. It’s no wonder that Fender and Squier dominate the 2022 list, but the number one spot is quite an interesting one.
JET Pedals Introduces the Red Sea Pedal
JET Pedals has released the Red Sea, a new analog utility pedal that offers complex signal routing options. The routing matrix allows for stereo and mono signal options for live performance that the company says has only been found in a studio environment.
John Lodge Announces “Days of Future Passed” Tour
Attention Moody Blues fans: John Lodge has announced a new 2023 tour that you won’t want to miss. The bassist/vocalist will be performing the band’s classic 1967 album “Days of Future Passed” in its entirety.
Darkglass Electronics Unveils Microtubes 200 and Alpha·Omega 200 Bass Amps
Darkglass Electronics has expanded its amp lineup with two new heads. The Microtubes 200 and Alpha·Omega 200 are the most compact versions of the amps in terms of size, weight, and power.
Karl Clews Releases “Nomad”
Karl Clews has released a new album called “Nomad,” which concludes his first trilogy of bass solo and bass-forward albums. The bassist created the album into four thematic “suites” depicting a traveler’s journey.
Bass of the Week: America Paz’s Dingwall NG3 “Sailor Bass”
America Paz recently debuted a new look for her Dingwall NG3 to create what she calls the “Sailor Bass.” The stock instrument was painted by artist “El Miedo,” who specializes in applying fluorescent colors to anime styles.
Russell Hall Delights on Emmet Cohen’s “Uptown in Orbit”
Jazz pianist Emmet Cohen has released “Uptown in Orbit” with drummer Kyle Poole and bassist Russell Hall. Hall is completely in step with Cohen in blending styles from the years.
Boss Introduces the SL-2 Slicer Pedal
Boss has reimagined the SL-20 Slicer into a more user-friendly pedal format called the SL-2 Slicer. The unit chops sound into unique percussive patterns with output options to create grooves in stereo, the company says.