The Tragically Hip Surprises Fans with “Saskadelphia”
The Tragically Hip is a band that is ever-evolving. Now, four years after lead singer Gord Downie’s passing and the band’s dissolution, we’re getting to hear a crucial part of their growth with a new album called “Saskadelphia”.
Lightning Boy Audio Announces the DiVision Tube Direct Box
Lightning Boy Audio has introduced the DiVision, a limited edition vacuum tube direct box featuring a 6DS4 nuvistor vacuum tube running at 230V. The company says using the minuscule tube lets you get a big tube tone and headroom in a little box.
Ampeg Introduces SVT Suite Plugin
Ampeg has announced the SVT Suite plugin, which features three models of their most coveted heads: the Heritage 50th Anniversary SVT, the Heritage SVT-CL, and the SVT-4PRO. It’s the first foray into amplifier modeling by the company.
Bass of the Week: Gildaxe Devil Magnum
Geo Kitta of Gildaxe creates unique basses by way of custom art finishes. He also utilizes separate instrument pieces to create interesting hybrid instruments, including this bass he calls the Devil Magnum.
Megadeth Parts Ways with David Ellefson
In a shocking turn of events, Megadeth has officially parted ways with David Ellefson. The news comes two weeks after a controversy emerged around the bassist.
Janek Gwizdala Releases “Iconic Lines for Bass Guitar”
Janek Gwizdala has added another book to his jazz education series with “Iconic Lines for Bass Guitar: An Interactive Chronology of the Genes of Jazz Vocabulary”. The book aims to teach you vocabulary from the genre’s entire existence.
Flower Pedals Introduces the Castilleja Phaser Pedal
Flower Pedals has released the Castilleja Phaser pedal. The four-stage analog optical phaser has digital controls for the best of both worlds. It has two different voicings: one similar to a Phase 90 and one similar to a Univibe.
Lonnie Turner Anchors Archival Steve Miller Band Release
A new archival release from the Steve Miller Band showcases the band near the peak of their success. “Steve Miller Band Live! Breaking Ground: August 3, 1977” captures the group from the year they went from playing ballrooms to arenas.
AccuGroove Updates the Tri 112+ and Wedgie+ Bass Cabs
AccuGroove has announced the first major remodel in over 19 years for their Tri 112+ and Wedgie+ bass cabinets. The FRFR (Full Range Flat Response) cabs have even more power and clarity, the company says.
Frank Bello Announces Memoir, “Fathers, Brothers, and Sons”
Thrash metal legend Frank Bello has announced a new memoir called Fathers, Brothers, And Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, And Anthrax, which will be published in the fall.
Alusonic Aluminum Instruments Unveils PentaFleX 5 String Bass Special Edition
Alusonic Aluminum Instruments has introduced a new bass model called the PentaFleX 5-string bass special edition, made in collaboration with Alberto Rigoni.
Freeze!: An Interview with Bryan Beller
We got to catch up with Bryan Beller to get the scoop on The Aristocrats’ new live album, a decade of playing with the group, his basses, and recording for Joe Satriani's upcoming album.