The Violent Femmes Return with “Hotel Last Resort”
Since their reunion and 2016’s “We Can Do Anything,” The Violent Femmes have been on a roll. Now they’re continuing that momentum with a new album called “Hotel Last Resort.” Bassist Brian Ritchie says it’s their best work in 25 years.
Spector Revamps Legend Standard Basses for 2019
Spector has upgraded their Legend Standard series for 2019. The body shape stays the same, but it is now crafted from lightweight ash and topped with flame maple.
You Bred Raptors? Begin Summer Tour
You Bred Raptors? is heading out for an extensive U.S. tour, and they'll be taking us along for the ride. Bassist Peat Rains will once again be providing updates and tour tips as they traverse the country.
Bass of the Week: Höfner Contemporary 500/5 President Bass
This week we’re checking out the Höfner 500/5 President Bass from their affordable Contemporary series. Modeled on the original hollow-body basses from the ’50s and ’60s, the bass has a 30-inch scale.
BassTheWorld.com: 33 Bass Pedals
The world of effects for bass guitar has really blown up in the past few years. That’s why BassTheWorld.com put together this awesome run-through of 33 pedals. Which is your favorite?
Third Set of Iron Maiden Studio Collection Reissues Now Available
Steve Harris and Iron Maiden have released the third batch in their Studio Collection – Remastered series. The albums for this set include 1992’s “Fear of the Dark,” 1995’s “X Factor,” 1998’s “Virtual XI,” and 2000’s “Brave New World.”
Boss Introduces RC-10R Rhythm Loop Station Pedal
Boss has expanded its looping pedals with the RC-10R Rhythm Loop Station pedal, which the company says is designed for in-the-moment music creation. It has 280 built-in rhythms with song structures and separate parts.
Bilal: Winning Hand
Bilal has one of the best voices in the neo-soul and jazz worlds, so it’s only right he has one of the best bassists, too. You can tell how Conley “Tone” Whitfield earned his nickname in this clip of “Winning Hand.”
Soundgarden Releases “Live from the Artists Den”
An incredible 2013 concert by Soundgarden has been released in multiple formats. “Soundgarden: Live from the Artists Den” was recorded during the band’s “King Animal” tour and features several tracks from the album and songs from their entire career.
Fender Custom Shop Unveils Limited Edition Phil Lynott Precision Bass
The late Thin Lizzy bassist Phil Lynott is being honored with a new limited edition signature bass from the Fender Custom Shop. Crafted by Master Builder John Cruz, the bass “painstakingly” recreates Lynott’s original bass in precise detail.
David Finck Releases “Bassically Jazz”
David Finck has returned with a new solo album, “Bassically Jazz.” The bassist, who has worked with artists ranging from George Michael to Herbie Hancock, enlisted the help of singers Linda Eder and Alexis Cole to perform the collection of jazz standards.
Source Audio Introduces the C4 Synth Pedal
Source Audio has revealed their latest creation with the C4 Synth. The pedal, which works for bass or guitar, is a four-voiced synthesizer that takes the sound creation tools of a classic Eurorack modular synthesizer and puts it into one compact pedal.