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Scott Ambush Anchors Spyro Gyra’s “Vinyl Tap”
New Albums

Scott Ambush Anchors Spyro Gyra’s “Vinyl Tap”

Spyro Gyra has returned with their first album of new material in six years by releasing a collection of covers. “Vinyl Tap” features reworked versions of classic hits of the vinyl era, and it covers a lot of ground.

Kim Gordon Releases Debut Solo Album, “No Home Record”
New Albums

Kim Gordon Releases Debut Solo Album, “No Home Record”

It’s been eight years since Sonic Youth called it quits, but that hasn’t stopped Kim Gordon’s art. The bassist has just released a solo album, entitled “No Home Record,” which is the first in her nearly four-decade career.

Epifani DIST2 Bass Cabinets Now Available
Amps

Epifani DIST2 Bass Cabinets Now Available

Epifani Amplification is now shipping the DIST2 series of bass cabinets. The series is described as a “group-up redesign” of their DIST line with loads of new features.

Miles Mosley Previews New Album with the Single “Brother”
News

Miles Mosley Previews New Album with the Single “Brother”

We’re kicking the weekend off right with some new music from upright bass guru Miles Mosley. The bassist has revealed a new track called “Brother” from an upcoming album, set for an early 2020 release.

Source Audio Introduces the Collider Delay + Reverb Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Source Audio Introduces the Collider Delay + Reverb Pedal

Source Audio has continued its rollout of new products with the Collider Delay and Reverb. The unit brings together the most popular delay and reverb engines from their Ventris and Nemesis pedals into one box.

Just Play: An Interview with Matt Geraghty
Interviews

Just Play: An Interview with Matt Geraghty

As bassists, our role is to typically lift up those around us and support the music. More often than not the bass is a reflection of a person’s character. Matt Geraghty embodies that concept. We caught up with the bassist in this new interview.

Oysterhead, Featuring Les Claypool, to Reunite in 2020
News

Oysterhead, Featuring Les Claypool, to Reunite in 2020

Oysterhead is back. The supergroup consisting of Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio, The Police drummer Stewart Copeland, and Primus bassist Les Claypool has confirmed a pair of performances for 2020.

Pablo Elorza Releases “Jaco Pastorius Tribute” Album
New Albums

Pablo Elorza Releases “Jaco Pastorius Tribute” Album

Pablo Elorza has paid homage to his bass idol on his new album, “Jaco Pastorius Tribute.” The bassist, who has shared several great Jaco lessons with us, covers some of the legend’s best known songs as well as a few more obscure numbers.

In Memoriam: George Chambers
In Memoriam

In Memoriam: George Chambers

Sad news to share today: George “Pops” Chambers of the Chambers Brothers has passed away. He was 88 years old. The Chambers Brothers are best known for their hit "Time Has Come Today," which reached 11 on the Billboard charts in 1968.

Deep Space Devices Introduces the Radio Bright Ring Mod Delay Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Deep Space Devices Introduces the Radio Bright Ring Mod Delay Pedal

Deep Space Devices has expanded its line of effects with a new pedal called the Radio Bright, which brings together a ring modulator and delay into one unit.

Bass of the Week: Gamma Bass Guitars “Starburst”
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Gamma Bass Guitars “Starburst”

This week we’re checking out a cool custom bass from Gamma Bass Guitars called the “Starburst.” The one-of-a-kind bass features hand-painted artwork by Julie Rosenberg, who says she has “always been drawn to bold color and geometric style design.”

Electro-Harmonix Introduces the Nano Operation Overlord Pedal
Pedals & Effects

Electro-Harmonix Introduces the Nano Operation Overlord Pedal

Electro-Harmonix has unveiled the Nano Operation Overlord, a distortion/overdrive in a compact chassis. The stompbox is versatile in application thanks to a three-position switch that sets the input level to make it compatible with bass, guitar, and more.