Articles by Kevin Johnson - Page 56

Bassist Michael Devin and The Dead Daisies put their stamp on blues classics from Robert Johnson to Albert King on the album recorded at Muscle Shoals.

From Shelby Means’ new solo album to Fender’s free recording app, catch up on this week’s top 10 bass stories, gear highlights, and video picks.

From Spector’s Euro CST basses to Pino Palladino's new flats, here are the standout bass gear releases we covered in May 2025.

Earthquaker Devices has released two utility pedals—the One to Four Splitter and Four to One Mixer—designed to expand routing and signal control options.

Spector’s Doug Wimbish Euro 4 Signature combines a slim neck, custom EMGs, and design cues from his classic 1987 NS-2 bass.

The Aristocrats return to Europe in 2026 for a full tour performing music from their latest album, DUCK, plus highlights from their full catalog.

Bass legend Chuck Rainey reflects on his decades-long career in a new autobiography detailing sessions with Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, and more.

Double bassist Marcos Machado updates Tao of Bass Vol. 1 and introduces Vol. 2, a 500-page guide to scales, arpeggios, and creative technique systems.

Empress Effects has launched the Bass ParaEq MKII, a parametric EQ pedal built specifically for bass with tailored frequencies, piezo support, and a dynamic low shelf.

Bassist Linda May Han Oh teams up with Ambrose Akinmusire and Tyshawn Sorey on Strange Heavens, her first chordless trio album since 2009.

Stoll Guitars’ The Duke combines a compact body with powerful low-end tone, electric-like clarity, and innovative bracing in a 4.6 lb acoustic bass.

Jonathan Moody blends jazz-fusion, storytelling, and groove-heavy bass lines on Asphalt, a new album inspired by the places that shaped his journey.