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Powering Up: Death By Audio’s “Raw Power” Aims to Solve Pedalboard Power Problems
Death By Audio has announced the Raw Power, a pedal supply that they call "cleaner" and "tougher" with "enough juice to fuel a pedal army."
A Masterclass in Jazz: Mike Stern Band’s “Out Of The Blue” Live at Marciac Featuring Richard Bona’s Standout Solo
Watch Richard Bona shine in Mike Stern Band’s "Out Of The Blue" live at Marciac. A jazz masterclass!
In Memoriam: Jon Camp, Renaissance Bassist and Prog Rock Icon, Passes Away at 75
Former Renaissance bassist Jon Camp has died of undisclosed causes. He was 75 years old.
Prime M1: How Mooer Expanded Compact Pedal Design with Bass-Friendly Features
As technology gets better and better, players have been moving more towards multi-effects units and modeling software. Mooer entered the market with their Prime S1 in March, and now they've followed it up with the Prime M1 multi-effects pedal.
Can You Guess the Original? Frowin Ickler Reimagines James Browns’ “It’s Too Funky in Here” with 7 Bass Lines
Frowin Ickler got a new LEH bass and tested it out by reimagining James Browns' "It's Too Funky in Here" with 7 bass lines.
Bassist Wanted: US Coast Guard Band Announces 2025 Auditions
The United States Coast Guard Band has a vacancy for the bass position and they’re looking to fill it. The band has posted the job and all the audition requirements to their website.
3 Overlooked Essentials of the Most Popular Scale: A Minor Pentatonic Guide for Bassists
You likely use the minor pentatonic scale a lot. However, it’s not as simple as it seems. In fact, when you go deeper into it, you’ll realize that there’s a whole world behind it for bassists. This video lesson will help you get on the right track.
Soul Asylum Keeps the “Runaway Train” Rolling in a Live KEXP Session
Until today, I didn’t realize Soul Asylum was still together. Their recent KEXP studio session, recorded on October 7, 2024, and released on December 17, showcases a band that’s grown without losing sight of what made them vital in the first place.
Static-X’s “Machines Vs. Monsters” Tour: Original Members Return with a Tribute to Wayne Static
Static-X is returning to the road for 2025 with the "Machines Vs. Monsters" tour. The band features the original "Wisconsin Death Trip" lineup, with vocalist Xer0 filling in for the late Wayne Static.
Retro Vibes, Modern Sound: Shergold Unveils the Affordable Telstar and Libertine Basses
The vintage British brand Shergold Guitars was revived nearly a decade ago and has been once again producing instruments. The company has now introduced two new bass models: The Telstar and the Libertine.
How to Play Esperanza Spalding’s “Radio Music Society” Bass Lines – A Breakdown of 9 Tracks
Sharon Renold of Scott’s Bass Lessons dropped a new video in their “Bass Albums That Changed Music” series. In this episode, she breaks down the work of Esperanza Spalding and "Radio Music Society."
Rex Brown and Spector Reunite: “They’ve Been a Staple of My Sound Since ’93”
After moving away from the brand in 2022, Pantera bassist Rex Brown has officially rejoined Spector’s artist roster. The company announced they will collaborate on new signature models for 2025.