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Widespread Panic Releases Second EP for 2024, “Hailbound Queen”
Widespread Panic has been having a year of ups and downs. They’ve started rolling out dates for 2025 and have just released another album. "Hailbound Queen" is another EP with five songs the group calls fan favorites alongside new standout tracks.
I Am My Neighbors Keeper: An Interview with Avery Sharpe
Avery Sharpe may be best known for his longtime association with jazz legend McCoy Tyner, but his musicality can’t be pared down to one style. He discusses his new album, technique, and lessons learned from Tyner in this interview.
Teodoras Balciauskis: Solar Dawn
Teodoras Balciauskis sent us the video for his latest tune, “Solar Dawn,” with guitarist Waxamilion.
Dave Holland and Lionel Loueke Release “United”
Dave Holland says "the world needs unity more than ever." That’s the theme of his new album "United," with Lionel Loueke.
Tiny Tone Announces the Bartolini TCT Stompbox Pedal
Tiny Tone has teamed up with Bartolini to introduce the TCT Stompbox, which puts Bartolini’s legendary on-board bass preamp from the ’80s into a pedal format.
Larry Collins and Joe Maphis: Ramrod
“The Bass Whisperer” Ed Friedland shared some old school cool on his Facebook page that’s a piece of bass history. Joe Maphis was country guitarist known for his flashy style, but in this clip he’s on bass to support a young Larry Collins.
Primal Scream Release First Album in 8 Years, “Come Ahead”
Primal Scream has returned with their first album in eight years. “Come Ahead” features a blend of funk and fire with the most personal songs that frontman Bobby Gillespie has ever written.
Dunable Guitars Announces Jeff Matz JM5 Signature Bass
Dunable Guitars has collaborated with High on Fire bassist Jeff Matz once again for a new version of his signature bass. The JM5 is the fifth bass in the series and offers further refinements to the design.
Cory Wong: “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Wongka Suite)” Live at The Ryman
Cory Wong and his band went all out at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Halloween. Here’s the band performing “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Wongka Suite),” with a killer bari sax solo followed by a bass solo!
Mustang McGee Releases “It’s Mustang Time!”
Saddle up, because bassist Will “Mustang” McGee has just released an EP called It’s Mustang Time! The Nashville-based artist wrote the songs in his own blend of retro rock, blues, and country.
Bass of the Week: Mayones Guitars Comodous Custom Short-Scale Dual Output
The Mayones Custom Shop pumps out some masterful instruments. This week, we’re checking a custom short-scale version of their Comodous model built for young bass phenom Ellen Alaverdyan.
Nguyên Lê & Daniele Camarda: Madaal
Bassist Daniele Camarda shared his new video with us for the song “Madaal,” which features his six-string Manne Multi Bass. The duo with guitarist Nguyên Lê is improvised with ethereal soundscapes for a floating feeling.