Skip to main content

Articles by Kevin Johnson - Page 34


Orange Amps’ New King Comp Pedal Adds Sustain and Sparkle Without Killing Your Tone
Pedals & Effects

Orange Amps’ New King Comp Pedal Adds Sustain and Sparkle Without Killing Your Tone

Orange Amps introduces the King Comp, an 18-volt Class A compressor that evens out dynamics without flattening tone.

Gail Ann Dorsey Makes a Triumphant Return With “(It Takes All Kinds) To Make a World”
News

Gail Ann Dorsey Makes a Triumphant Return With “(It Takes All Kinds) To Make a World”

Bassist and singer Gail Ann Dorsey releases her first solo track in 21 years, blending heartfelt lyrics, timeless tone, and vintage soul.

Puscifer’s “Normal Isn’t” Goes Deep: Tony Levin and Greg Edwards Anchor Its Dark Groove
New Albums

Puscifer’s “Normal Isn’t” Goes Deep: Tony Levin and Greg Edwards Anchor Its Dark Groove

Tony Levin and Greg Edwards bring their signature low-end mastery to Puscifer’s new album, Normal Isn’t — a dark, guitar-driven return to form.

U2’s Adam Clayton Opens His Bass Vault for Julien’s “Played, Worn & Torn” Auction
Basses

U2’s Adam Clayton Opens His Bass Vault for Julien’s “Played, Worn & Torn” Auction

U2’s Adam Clayton is auctioning 18 of his personal basses through Julien’s Auctions, including iconic Fenders and tour-used instruments.

Rush Mania Continues: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Add 17 More “Fifty Something” Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Rush Mania Continues: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Add 17 More “Fifty Something” Tour Dates

Rush extends their sold-out “Fifty Something” tour with 17 new dates across the U.S. and Canada after overwhelming fan demand.

Bass of the Week: Fodera Anthony Jackson Presentation II – Honoring a Legacy of Innovation
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Fodera Anthony Jackson Presentation II – Honoring a Legacy of Innovation

Fodera’s Anthony Jackson Presentation II showcases the late bassist’s pursuit of perfection, featuring innovative design, custom hardware, and timeless tone.

Bootsy Collins, Buckethead & Victor Wooten Drop a Funk-Metal Explosion with “Metal Health”
News

Bootsy Collins, Buckethead & Victor Wooten Drop a Funk-Metal Explosion with “Metal Health”

Bootsy Collins, Buckethead, and Victor Wooten collide on “Metal Health,” a funk-metal jam that’s cosmic, chaotic, and irresistibly groovy.

From Fender’s Fresh Classics to a D’Angelo Masterclass: This Week’s 10 Bass Highlights
Weekly Top 10

From Fender’s Fresh Classics to a D’Angelo Masterclass: This Week’s 10 Bass Highlights

Fender’s new American Professional Classic Series, Yolanda Charles’ signature Sandberg, and a D’Angelo tribute top this week’s 10 bass highlights.

Dayna Stephens Swaps Sax for Bass on His Bold New Album, “Monk’D”
New Albums

Dayna Stephens Swaps Sax for Bass on His Bold New Album, “Monk’D”

Dayna Stephens takes up double bass on Monk’D, a stripped-down, deeply personal tribute to Thelonious Monk recorded at Rudy Van Gelder’s studio.

Ohana Debuts a 28-Inch Scale Custom Shop Bass Built for Big Tone in a Small Package
Basses

Ohana Debuts a 28-Inch Scale Custom Shop Bass Built for Big Tone in a Small Package

Ohana Music enters the electric bass world with its first solid body design — a 28" scale Custom Shop model built for comfort, tone, and travel.

Khruangbin Marks 10 Years of “The Universe Smiles Upon You” With Intimate 2025 U.S. Tour
Concerts & Tours

Khruangbin Marks 10 Years of “The Universe Smiles Upon You” With Intimate 2025 U.S. Tour

Khruangbin marks a decade since "The Universe Smiles Upon You" with a fall 2025 U.S. tour in intimate venues.

MTD’s Norm Stockton KNSJ5 Saratoga Is Here — A Signature 5-String with Serious Soul
Basses

MTD’s Norm Stockton KNSJ5 Saratoga Is Here — A Signature 5-String with Serious Soul

MTD adds the Norm Stockton Signature KNSJ5 to its Kingston line, featuring a 35" scale, a quilted maple top, and Bartolini electronics.