Lorin Cohen Announces “New Shapes for Bass” Instructional Package
Lorin Cohen has just released a new digital instruction package called “New Shapes for Bass”. Centered around a 71-page ebook, the package includes twelve exercises for electric and double bass with fingerings for both instruments in every key.
Japan Releases “Live from the Budokan – Tokyo FM 1982”
A new live album from the English new wave band Japan called “Live from the Budokan – Tokyo FM 1982” is now available. Mick Karn’s sublime fretless playing is all over the record, which spans their career’s output.
Fender Unveils 60th Anniversary Jazz Bass
It’s been six decades since Fender first introduced the Jazz Bass, and now they’re celebrating with a special 60th Anniversary Jazz Bass model. The limited-edition bass replicates the original design of the Jazz.
In Memoriam: Vern Rumsey
Unwound bassist Vern Rumsey has passed away from undisclosed causes. He was 47 years old. Rumsey co-founded the influential post-hardcore band in 1991.
Ibanez Introduces SR1100B and SR1105B Basses
Ibanez has added a new set of basses to their Soundgear line with the SR1100B and SR1105B. The instruments are four- and five-string versions of the same design and come in Sea Foam Green and Pearl White Matte finishes.
Glecio Nascimento and Paulinho Fonseca: Fonkera
A lot of the funk comes from our right hand, which is why Glecio Nascimento is so good at it. Glecio lets it all out in this video with Jota Quest drummer Paulinho Fonseca (aka Fonk).
New Miles Davis Album Documents “The Lost Septet”
Miles Davis had several important eras over his long career. Now, a newly unearthed live recording captures what is called his “Lost Septet” from his rock and fusion period. Recorded in Vienna in 1971, the band included Michael Henderson on bass.
Amos Heller: Fortune
Nashville-based player Amos Heller is back with another solo bass creation. Entitled “Fortune,” the hard-rocking piece came from a popular gear pairing for heavy music. Heller gets a monstrous tone and puts it to use across the span of the fretboard.
NOFX and Frank Turner Collaborate for “West Coast vs. Wessex”
NOFX and Frank Turner have teamed up to release a new split LP called “West Coast vs. Wessex”, which sees the two camps covering five of each other’s songs.
Become A Bassist Summit Offers Free Master Classes August 10-14
Luke McIntosh of Become A Bassist has unveiled an amazing online event for bassists. The Become A Bassist Summit is scheduled for August 10th through the 14th with nearly 20 world-class bassists and teachers. It’s also free for a limited time.
Mark J. Smith and Ariane Cap: J.S. Bach Prelude #2
It’s always a good day to share Bach, especially if it’s performed with two basses. Today we’re featuring Mark Smith and No Treble contributor Ariane Cap making a duet out of the genius composer’s work, Prelude #2.
The Psychedelic Furs Return with “Made of Rain”
Forty years after their inception and thirty years after their last studio album, The Psychedelic Furs have returned with “Made of Rain”. The band had planned to record new material when they reunited in 2000, but it didn’t feel right until now.