Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic to Help Commemorate “Nevermind” with Performance
Krist Novoselic will be helping to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Nirvana’s Nevermind album by throwing a concert in Seattle, Washington during which songs from the seminal record will be played in its entirety. The event will have each song performed by a different band, all of whom are Seattle-based. Scheduled for September 20th, the concert will also serve as...
Ernie Ball/Music Man Unveils Limited Edition Gilded White Classic StingRay
Ernie Ball/Music Man has unveiled the second global release of a limited edition instrument from their Premier Dealer Network, The Gilded White Classic StingRay. The bass will be limited to 300 pieces with 200 4-string and the remaining 100 5-string versions. Since the effort is worldwide, only 50 4-strings and 25 5-strings are allotted to the U.S. The Premier Dealer...
An Interview with Peter Dominguez
Oberlin Conservatory professor and in-demand bassist Peter Dominguez shares his background and tips on how to grow as a musician, in this exclusive interview
Duff McKagan and Corey Taylor Project in the Works
In a somewhat unlikely pairing, it looks like former Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan and Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor will be working together on a new project. Taylor revealed the fact during an interview with Mark Hoppus on the Blink-182 bassist’s Fuse TV talk show. McKagan and Taylorhad first connected when the vocalist auditioned for Velvet Revolver, though both...
Bootsy Collins: JB – Still the Man (Ft. Rev. Al Sharpton)
Bootsy Collins has released a video for the track “JB – Still the Man,” from his latest album, Tha Funk Capital of the World. The uber-funky groove pays homage to the “Godfather of Soul” with a voice-over of Reverend Al Sharpton while rolling great footage of the “Hardest Working Man in Show Business” doing his thing back in the day....
Janek Gwizdala and Justin Vasquez Launch The Live Archive Podcast
If discovering new music is your thing, then you’ll want to check out the newly launched podcast by bassist Janek Gwizdala and saxophonist Justin Vasquez. The podcast, named “The Live Archive”, features the two musicians playing the music that has inspired them over the years. The NYC-based Gwizdala says that the goal is for the hosts to play live and...
BassBrites USA Introduces Advanced String Cleaner
BassBrites USA has released their BassBrites Advanced String Cleaner, a cleaner made specifically for bass and designed to increase the life of the strings. Designed by bassist Daryl Weber, the BassBrites are small wipes treated with a special formula that seals and protects the strings from contaminants without harming the fretboard or bass. The company says the cleaner will extend...
Christian McBride Unveils Tracks from Upcoming Album
New tracks from Christian McBride’s upcoming big band record, The Good Feeling are available for streaming. Due September 27th, the album comes as the Christian McBride Big Band’s debut and will feature a mix of standards as well as the bassist’s original tunes arranged for the large ensemble. McBride fans will revel in the variety of songs picked from throughout...
Korg Releases MA-1 Solo Metronome
Korg has introduced the MA-1 Solo Metronome, a device capable of audible beat keeping, rhythm training and tuning, via a chromatic pitch source. Adjustable from 30 to 252 beats per minute, the MA-1 features a swinging metronome style needle display with on-screen triangles to inform which beat you’re on or how far into a pattern you are. Tempo can be...
Smashing Pumpkins Announce Tour, New Album Details
The Smashing Pumpkins, anchored by bassist Nicole Fiorentino, have announced an October tour of the U.S. The 12-city trek will focus on intimate venues spanning coast to coast and serve as a warm up for 2012, which will also see the release of a new album, Oceania. Oceania will be the group’s first full-length release with Fiorentino, who joined the...
Ra Ra Riot Bassist Mathieu Santos Releases Solo Debut
Ra Ra Riot bassist Mathieu Santos has released his debut solo album, Massachusetts 2010. Driven by simple yet catchy bass riffs, the album was written in Santos’ home state and includes a new arrangement of the “Massachusetts”, which was the first song he wrote by himself entirely. The tracks have a very open feel, with Santos’ lines and punchy, indie...
Red Hot Chili Peppers to Broadcast CD Release Concert to Movie Theaters Worldwide
As fans eagerly await their first album in five years, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced that their August 30th show in Mexico City, Mexico will be broadcast to movie theaters around the world. The show will be the first and only performance of I’m With You, but will also include a selection of hits from throughout their career....