Bass of the Week: Meet the Anachronist, 13 Ghosts’ Handmade Marvel from Germany
Thorsten Behrens of 13 Ghosts shared his latest build with us, and it looks like a beast. The Anachronist is our Bass of the Week.
Barre Phillips, The Bassist Who Revolutionized Improvisation, Dies at 90
Jazz and avant-garde bassist Barre Phillips, a trailblazer in bass improvisation and solo records, has passed away at 90.
The Limited Edition TARS DLX: A Look Inside Collision Devices’ Latest Pedal
Collision Devices has expanded its arsenal with the TARS DLX, a dual fuzz with two analog filters. Inspired by the MS-20, the pedal builds upon their TARS by updating the sounds.
Mo Foster’s Legacy: The Documentary That Honors a Bass Legend’s Life, Now Streaming
After premiering in October, a new documentary on session legend Mo Foster is available to the public. “Four Strings Good” features a live concert celebrating the life and music of Foster, who died in 2023.
Paul McCartney’s New Year’s Resolution: The Beatles Legend’s Next Chapter Includes New Album and More
Following an eventful 2024, Paul McCartney has revealed that fans have even more to look forward to in 2025.
Mike Watt and mssv Return with “Trippy Psychedelic Fever Dream” Album and 68-Date 2025 Tour
Mike Watt has spent lots of time on the road with mssv over the past few years, and 2025 won’t be any different. The band has announced a new album will be released on March 7th, followed by 68-date tour.
The Infinite Arc: Coheed and Cambria and Mastodon Join Forces for 2025 U.S. Tour
Coheed and Cambria will team up with Mastodon for an epic outing called “The Infinite Arc” Tour. The run will take place two months after Coheed and Cambria’s new album, "The Father of Make Believe," releases on March 14th.
Verdine White’s Single “Superman” Honors Maurice White’s Legacy in Emotional Tribute
Bass icon Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire has paid tribute to his late brother and bandmate Maurice with a new solo song. “Superman,” released on Maurice’s 83rd birthday, marks Verdine’s first time singing solo.
From Aerosmith to Close Enemies: Tom Hamilton’s New Band Announces Debut Single and Tour Dates
Back in October, Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton announced the first gig with his new band, Close Enemies. Now they’ve shared the news that they’ve signed with TLG/ROCK for label services and that their debut single, “Sound of a Train,” will be out on January 17th.
Powering Up: Death By Audio’s “Raw Power” Aims to Solve Pedalboard Power Problems
Death By Audio has announced the Raw Power, a pedal supply that they call "cleaner" and "tougher" with "enough juice to fuel a pedal army."
In Memoriam: Jon Camp, Renaissance Bassist and Prog Rock Icon, Passes Away at 75
Former Renaissance bassist Jon Camp has died of undisclosed causes. He was 75 years old.
Prime M1: How Mooer Expanded Compact Pedal Design with Bass-Friendly Features
As technology gets better and better, players have been moving more towards multi-effects units and modeling software. Mooer entered the market with their Prime S1 in March, and now they've followed it up with the Prime M1 multi-effects pedal.