The Bad Plus Announce Tour Dates Ahead of New Album, “Complex Emotions”
The Bad Plus recently announced their upcoming album Complex Emotions will drop on November 8th. The quartet, featuring the magical rhythm section of Dave King and Reid Anderson, has now unveiled a set of winter tour dates to support it.
Carlos Mena Releases Solo Debut, “Con Personas (With the People)”
Carlos Mena has released his debut album, “Con Personas,” which blends music from the Ecuadorian Sierra with jazz and classical influences.
Bass of the Week: Löwenherz Basses Majesty Clarke 5-String
This week we’re checking out a real stunner. Although it has plenty of amazing features, probably the first thing you’ll notice about this Löwenherz Basses Majesty Clarke 5-string is its custom handmade brass lionhead sustainer bridge.
In Memoriam: Herbie Flowers
Session legend Herbie Flowers, who played some of the world’s most recognizable bass lines, has died at the age of 86. The news was shared by his family, though a cause was not given.
SoloDallas Introduces the Orbiter Fuzz Pedal
SoloDallas has introduced the Orbiter Fuzz Pedal, which takes its cues from the 1966 Arbiter Fuzz.
John Wetton Box Set Coming In November
John Wetton’s legacy is being celebrated in a new collection of three box sets called “Concentus: The John Wetton Live Collection.” The project has just announced volume one, which will be coming out on November 15th. It will feature 10 CDs remastered by Andy Pearce.
Martyn Casey to Sit Out Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Tour
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are gearing up for a European tour, but unfortunately, bassist Martyn Casey will not be on hand. The band made a statement on the situation while announcing Colin Greenwood as his stand-in.
Bergantino Announces the Forté HP2X Bass Amp
Bergantino has upgraded its Forté HP bass amp line with the new Forté HP2X, which they say is “back and better than ever.” Central to the redesign is a new custom output transformer.
Robert Glasper Releases “Code Derivation” with Vicente Archer on Bass
Pianist Robert Glasper is one of the leading figures bringing hip-hop into a jazz context. His new album, “Code Derivation,” puts them more side by side.
Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood Guests on Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Album, “Wild God”
Last year, Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood joined Nick Cave on his solo tour of North America. Now the bassist is featured on the new Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds album, “Wild God.”
In Memoriam: Keith McMillen
Audio and music technology innovator Keith McMillen has passed away at the age of 67. The news was shared on his website.
Orange Amplification Updates AD200 Bass Amp and OBC Bass Cabinets
Orange Amplification has upgraded their AD200 bass head and speaker cabinets for 2025. Their flagship bass rig has been used for decades and some new updates show they’re planning to have bassists use it for decades more to come.