Articles by Kevin Johnson - Page 178

Tony Levin is gearing up to have a busy year. After announcing he’ll be on a world tour with Peter Gabriel, he’s unveiled a hefty set of concerts with Stick Men alongside Markus Reuter and Pat Mastelotto.

Arild Andersen has documented his new quartet with a new album. “Affirmation” was recorded for ECM without Manfred Eicher due to the pandemic. Andersen planned on capturing new compositions, but the second day yielded some magical improvisations.

Peter Gabriel has revealed he has a new album in the works, plus he announced his first set of tour dates in seven years. Gabriel will be kicking things off in Europe with his regular bandmates, including Manu Katché, David Rhodes, and Tony Levin.

This week we’re checking out an absolutely stunning fretless seven-string bass by luthier Emiliano Bernal. The elegant instrument’s body was crafted with a spruce top with Amazonian rosewood for the back and sides.

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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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 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.