In Memoriam: Sean Malone
Cynic bassist Sean Malone has passed away at the age of 50. A cause of death has not been revealed. The news was broken by Cynic vocalist Paul Masvidal on his Facebook page.
Bailey, Wooten, and Patitucci Host The Immediate Family for Free Webinar
Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci are back this week with a free Zoom webinar in which they’ll talk with the members of The Immediate Family. Denny Tedesco, who is making a film about the group, will also be part of the event.
In Memoriam: Ron Mathewson
British jazz bassist Ron Mathewson has passed away after contracting COVID-19. He 76 years old. The news was shared on social media and on LondonJazzNews.com, where Dave Holland paid tribute to him.
TC Electronic Announces the UniTune Clip Noir Headstock Tuner
TC Electronic has introduced the UniTune Clip Noir, a blacked-out version of their headstock tuner. The unit is designed for use with guitar, bass, or ukulele and features a bright LED display with both strobe and chromatic tuning modes.
Goldfinger Drops Tenth Studio Album, “Never Look Back”
Goldfinger has returned with their tenth studio album, entitled “Never Look Back”. This is the second release with MxPx frontman Mike Herrera on bass.
Janek Gwizdala Releases “From Practice to Performance” Instructional Book
Janek Gwizdala has published a new book called “From Practice to Performance” that is written to translate your woodshedding to the stage. Split into two parts, the book walks you through how to actually utilize all the things you learn.
Bass of the Week: Manton Customs Titan 6-String Bass
Daniel Brunn shared his new six-string Titan bass built by Robin Manton of Manton Customs and we were instantly intrigued. As modern as it looks, the instrument is inspired in part by instruments from the 17th century.
Clutch Releases “Weathermaker Vault Series Vol I”
Groove rockers Clutch have released the first in album in their new “Weathermaker Vault Series”, which is a collection of cover songs and re-recordings. The project began in 2019 as a series of digital releases.
Adamovic Unveils the Katana Concept Bass
Adamovic Basses has unveiled the latest in their Concept line of instruments with The Katana bass. The company has been developing it for several years, which advanced thanks to a collaboration with Moto Fukushima.
Troy Sanders and Gone is Gone Release Second Full-Length Album
A month after releasing a new album with Killer Be Killed, Troy Sanders has another new record out with Gone is Gone. “If Everything Happens For A Reason… Then Nothing Really Matters At All” is the second full-length album from the band.
Barefaced Audio Releases First Effects Pedal: The Machinist
Barefaced Audio is primarily a company that builds bass and guitar cabs, but they’ve just unveiled their first effects pedal. The Machinist was dreamed up after Rage Against The Machine bassist Tim Commerford contacted Barefaced to try out a cab.
Sodom Returns with “Genesis XIX”
German thrash metal mainstay Sodom has returned with their sixteenth studio album, entitled “Genesis XIX”. The record is the first to feature the band’s new lineup.