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Xlson Audio has announced a new microphone system designed specifically for the double bass. The new model is a follow-up to Chuck Israel’s signature microphone and builds upon its predecessor in a whole new way.

Harley Benton has unveiled a new compact and mobile bass amp. The 10-watt JAMster Bass is fitted with a custom-voiced 5-inch speaker and is “designed specifically for low-end tones, perfect for the mobile bassist.”

The Bad Plus has returned with “Complex Emotions,” marking the band’s second effort with the new quartet lineup of bassist Reid Anderson, drummer Dave King, guitarist Ben Monder, and saxophonist Chris Speed.

Brubaker Guitars has launched the NBS Headless Bass Series, a line of four- and five-string basses available in both 34-inch and 30-inch scales.

Mery’s Key is back with another new song. “Breadcrumbs” was recorded at Urban Recording Studio in Trieste, Italy, with the duo of Mery Bertòs and Kevin Reginald Cooke being joined by drummer Christian Leale.

Pops Magellan’s has released “Misunderstood,” from her upcoming EP “Damage.” “Deep Thoughts” that blends “Brazilian maracatu melodies, live and electronic drums, and funk infused with rock and spacey soundscapes.”

Peter Hook and his band The Light have announced a 2025 tour of North America with his son, Jack Bates, sharing the bass duties.

Alex Bershadsky memorialized his late father in a song called “Jacob’s Dream,” and today we’re sharing his video for it. The music is beautiful and uplifting for a wonderful tribute.

Brazilian bassist Sérgio Bartolo has released a cool new EP called “Galaxicografia,” which tells an unusual story in an instrumental form. The bassist and composer, known for his work with bands like Karnak and Funk Como Le Gusta, took inspiration from a story his grandfather wrote.

Late last year, Mission Engineering and Fender announced the return of Sunn Amplifiers. They’ve re-issued some of their most popular amps and now they’ve introduced a new cabinet called the DoomBox.

ZZ Top has unveiled a set of spring dates for “The Elevation Tour” that will take That Little Ol’ Band from Texas across the Southeast and Midwest United States. The trio, now anchored by bassist Elwood Francis, will begin March 5th in Dothan, Alabama.

This week, we’re checking out the Vola Guitars 5 STM J1, a signature model they designed in collaboration with Steve Tréguier of The Dali Thundering Concept. Its curvy ash body has a sandblasted Olympic White matte finish to show off the wood’s grain.