Joe Bonamassa: Spanish Boots
Blues master Joe Bonamassa is releasing a new live album and DVD called British Blues Explosion Live this month, which pays tribute to the likes of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page. In preparation, he released this killer take of “Spanish Boots” with Michael Rhodes absolutely tearing up the low end. From his attack to his use of double...
Early New York Dolls Recordings Released in Box Set
The early days of the New York Dolls have been documented in a new release called Personality Crisis Live Recordings & Studio Demos 1972-1975. The 5-CD remastered box set showcases rare and unreleased music from the lineup of vocalist David Johansen, guitarist Johnny Thunders, bassist Arthur Kane, guitarist Sylvain Sylvain and drummer Billy Murcia. It includes three demo sessions from...
TC Electronic Announces the Aeon
TC Electronic has expanded their line of musical gadgets with the Aeon, a handheld infinite sustainer that allows for holding out notes. The device is housed in a brushed aluminum enclosure and features special transducers for fast string excitement at the touch of a button. “By placing AEON over a string and slowly moving it closer to the pickup, you...
Chris DeAngelis: Bass Arrangement of Radiohead’s “In Limbo”
Chris DeAngelis is back with another amazing bass cover of a Radiohead song. This time he covers “In Limbo” from 2004’s Kid A using loops and TR8 drum machine to flesh the song out. As with his other videos, DeAngelis kicks it into overdrive after completing the melody with a solo that will melt your face.
Dub Habitz Releases “Dreaming About Tomorrow”
Bassist Nick Montou has released the debut album from his new instrumental project, Dub Habitz. Dreaming About Tomorrow blends together different styles of island music that is prevalent in the Gulf Coast region from which Montou hails. “This album is a fusion of various genres including reggae-dub, laid-back island style grooves with a mix of funky rhythms and a few...
Orange Amplification Unveils the OMEC Teleport Audio Interface
Orange Amplification is bringing their history into the modern age with the OMEC Teleport. Named for their ’70s brand, the Teleport is an audio interface built into a standard effects pedal housing. This allows for easy access to software for gigging musicians. “The innovative, new OMEC Teleport is a universal connection device compatible with iOS, Android, MacOS or Windows devices...
The Interrupters: She’s Kerosene
The Interrupters are gearing up for a new album, Fight the Good Fight, this summer by releasing the first track called “She’s Kerosene”. The ska punk band’s single is anchored by Justin Bivona, who lays down a bubbly bass line that propels the song.
Eastwood Guitars Announces the Airline Jetsons Jr. Bass
Eastwood Custom Shop is reviving their former Airline 2P bass with a new model: the Airline Jetsons Jr. Bass. The retro design retains many of the same features with a few differences. “Inspired by the discontinued Airline 2P Bass, the new Airline Jetsons Jr. Bass keeps the same ‘JB Hutto-style’ body shape, but now comes with a single, P-Bass style...
Bryan Beller Announces New Studio Album
Bryan Beller has announced he’s working on his first solo studio album in ten years. Scenes From The Flood will be a modern progressive double album concept, the bassist says. “Tracking continues in earnest. I’ll have plenty more to say about who’s on it and what it’s about in the coming months,” he teased. “For now, I’m grateful to have...
Deep Space Devices Introduces The Red Ghost Distortion
Deep Space Devices has launched their first product with the Red Ghost Distortion, a pedal aimed at heavier types of music. The unit offers simple controls with a single knob and two switches. “Designed to appeal to stoner rock and shoegaze enthusiasts, the Red Ghost offers menacing options to your tone,” Deep Space Devices writes. “With the single knob, “Horde”,...
Bass of the Week: Marleaux Bass Guitars Contra
Gerald Marleaux is hands down one of my favorite bass builders. His artistic touch and attention to detail make all of his instruments play and sound just as good as they look. This week we’re checking out his Contra model, which takes its semi-acoustic design in part from the violin family. “The Contra is made with the same materials as...
Stryper Releases “God Damn Evil”
Christian Metal band Stryper has returned with their 12th studio album, God Damn Evil. The follow-up to 2015’s Fallen, the album is the first to feature new bassist Perry Richardson, who came into the fold after longtime member Timothy Gaines left last year. “We jammed and heard him play, and he’s a really killer player,” Sweet said of Richardson. “He...