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Aston “Family Man” Barrett kept The Wailers going the rest of his life and they still continue today under the leadership of his son, Aston Barrett, Jr. They’ve just released their new album, “Evolution.”

This week we’re checking out the Amitra Woodworm Michael League Signature bass by Bacci Guitars. The Italian-made instrument is crafted with an alder body that’s been affected by wood-boring insects.

Consider the Source has returned with their first new single in years. “Mouthbreather” is a monstrous headbanger that marks the first release from an exciting upcoming album.

Lusithand Devices has revamped its lineup once again with the Double NFP MKII and the Double NFP-Special MKII filter preamps. The company says each model has been “re-invented, re-designed, and reborn.”

Ernie Ball has introduced a new artist session video series called “Big Sound” that features up-close studio sessions. They launched it with a three-song set by Texas-based instrumental masters Polyphia captured during rehearsals for their summer tour.

Tim Sway of New Perspectives Music has unveiled a new upright bass pickup that he says he’s been “dreaming about making for decades.” The pickup mounts to the back of your fingerboard with a simple system, while the height of the four ceramic magnets can be easily adjusted.

Pentatonic scales are some of the most commonly used scales in music, but their familiar patterns can often lead to uninspired ideas. Jimmy Haslip has just released a new book to help you unlock the secrets of the scales to create dynamic, engaging solos.

Spector has announced a new collaboration with Anthrax bassist Frank Bello, who has joined their artist roster. The new partnership will result in a signature bass for him that is under development and slated for release in 2025.

Aerosmith announced that their farewell tour was once again canceled and that they were retiring. It was a sad end to the band’s touring days, but Tom Hamilton says there may be more in store.

Art of Trio is a guitar power trio that also features guitarist Luca Mantovanelli and drummer Elio Rivagli. Their first video for the song “Bluex” grooves hard thanks to the pocket between Feliciati Feliciati and Rivagli while Mantovanelli shreds on top.

Tony Levin shared an awesome diary entry on his website about BEAT’s early rehearsals.

Epifani has introduced a new pedal called the Boost Da Bass Preamp DI, which they say was “meticulously engineered to ensure that your bass tones are rich, full, deep and harmoniously blend with the other instruments.”