Oz Noy: Chocolate Souffle
Oz Noy has a new album coming out called “Booga Looga Loo” on March 15th. Check out this clip of “Chocolate Souffle” with John Patitucci holding down a solid shuffle with drummer Vinnie Colaiuta. Patitucci also throws down on an epic solo at the 3:48 mark.
Snarky Puppy Adds to 2019 Tour, Releases New Single
Snarky Puppy is ramping it up for 2019. They have a new album, “Immigrance,” coming on March 15th. They’ve just released a new video for the single, and they’ve also announced a tour to support the record.
EMG Now Shipping Tom Araya, Frank Bello, and David Ellefson Signature Pickup Sets
EMG has introduced three new signature sets of pickups with three of the biggest metal bass stars: Slayer’s Tom Araya, Anthrax’s Frank Bello, and Megadeth’s David Ellefson. Introduced at the 2019 Winter NAMM Show, each of the sets was dialed in with the artists.
Bass of the Week: Torzal Guitars Hybrid Bass
Years ago, we kicked off the Bass of the Week series by featuring the Little Guitar Works Torzal Standard bass. The company has changed its name to Torzal Guitars, but they’re still creating amazing instruments. This week we’re checking out their new Hybrid Bass.
In Memoriam: Stephan Ellis
It’s another tough day in the bass world. Stephan Ellis, former bassist for the popular ’80s rock band Survivor, has passed away. He was 60 years old. The news was confirmed on Survivor’s Facebook page by longtime guitarist Frankie Sullivan.
Phil Jones Bass Releases the Micro 7 Bass Combo Amp
Phil Jones Bass has unveiled a new bass combo amp called the Micro 7. The miniature single channel combo dishes out 50 watts and is loaded with a 7-inch driver matched to a 3-inch tweeter.
2019 Gerald Veasley’s Bass Bootcamp To Feature Marcus Miller
Gerald Veasley’s incredible annual Bass Bootcamp is back for 2019, and this year is promising to be one of the best yet. Bass legend Marcus Miller will be a special guest for the event, while Veasley himself serves as Artistic Director.
Chowny Bass Reveals New NT Bass Series
Chowny Bass has relaunched their NT basses with the NT4 and the NT5. Four and five-string basses, respectively, the instruments are built with neck-through construction and a medium scale at 32.7 inches.
Dream Theater Releases “Distance Over Time”
The wait is finally over: Dream Theater’s fourteenth studio album, “Distance Over Time,” is available now. The album was created with a more tight and focused sound compared to 2016’s “The Astonishing.” The whole writing process took only 18 days, which they say harkens back to the process for 2003’s “Train of Thought.”
Ernie Ball Music Man and Vulfpeck Announce Joe Dart Signature Bass
Vulfpeck’s Joe Dart has a new signature bass by Ernie Ball Music Man. The Joe Dart Bass is initially limited to 50 units and will only be on sale during the month of March.
Consider The Source Return with “You Are Literally A Metaphor”
Consider the Source have released their first new album in four years, called “You Are Literally A Metaphor.” The record is the sixth studio effort from the Sci-Fi Middle Eastern Fusion band.
Band Industries Introduces the Roadie Bass Automatic Tuner
Band Industries has unveiled the Roadie Bass Tuner, which is an automatic tuner designed specifically for the bass. The company says the device has “enough torque to crank the biggest pegs in the business but is as precise as a watchmaker’s fingers.”