Jake Leckie Releases “Planter of Seeds”
Bassist/composer Jake Leckie has released his third album as a leader, entitled Planter of Seeds. The album sees the return of his ensemble The Guide Trio with guitarist Nadav Peled and drummer Beth Goodfellow. Leckie then augmented the instrumentation with pianist Cathlene Pineda, saxophonist Randal Fisher, and trombonist Darius Christian.
Mr. Big Announces Tenth Album, “Ten”
Mr. Big has been winding down ever since the loss of drummer Pat Torpey. However, they clearly still have something to say as they’ve announced a new album called “Ten” that will be released on July 12th.
Stone Temple Pilots to Play “Purple” Every Night of Upcoming Tour
On the 30th anniversary of their chart-topping album “Purple,” Stone Temple Pilots have announced a tour to celebrate their iconic release.
Pops Magellan: An Interview with Poliana Magalhães
Pops Magellan, aka Poliana Magalhães, has spent her career playing behind some of the biggest names in popular music: Willow, Adam Lambert, Avril Lavigne, Travis Barker, and more. But no matter the situation, she’s always been true to her own musical voice. Now she’s gearing up to share more of it with a solo album.
Harley Benton Introduces Highly Affordable MV Series Basses
Harley Benton has added a new line of basses called the MV series, which includes six models that take their cues from the P-Bass, the Jazz, and the Mustang. As with most of the company’s offerings, the new basses aim to be available at prices ranging between $207 and $225.
Robert Trujillo & Marcus Miller (featuring Brad Wilk): Carve Your Own Path
In this amazing new video created by Dunlop Bass Strings, Marcus Miller and Robert Trujillo sit down to discuss how they carved their own path.
Bass of the Week: Ristic Guitars BK4 David Sutkin Signature II
Sasha Ristic of Ristic Guitars has shared their latest bass creation: the BK4 David Sutkin Signature II. Built for the Apollo’s Ghost bassist and Bass Upfront founder, the elegant axe features neck-through construction, a 5-piece wenge and purpleheart neck, walnut body wings, and a jaw-dropping Indian laurel top.
The Omnific Release “The Law of Augmenting Returns”
The Omnific has returned with their second studio album, “The Law of Augmenting Returns,” which sees the Australian prog rock trio expanding on their sound.
Queens of the Stone Age Announce Final “The End Is Nero” Tour Dates for 2024
Queens of the Stone Age have announced the final run of “The End is Nero” tour dates for 2024. The tour currently has them in Europe and will wrap up in the U.S.
Electro-Harmonix Introduces the Lizard King Bass Octave/Fuzz
Electro-Harmonix has introduced the Lizard King, an octave and fuzz pedal based on their Lizard Queen but optimized for bass.
Is Les Claypool Gearing Up To Sell Whamolas?
Get your wallets ready, because it looks like Les Claypool is gearing up for a release. Though it hasn’t been confirmed, it looks like he’ll be selling a production version of the Whamola.
DR Strings Unveils Dragon Skin+ Bass Strings
DR Strings has expanded its coated string line with Dragon Skin+, which is available for guitar, mandolin, and bass. The new design upgrades the core and wrap wires to be “exceptionally musical, balanced, and loud.”