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Metz Announces Indefinite Hiatus
Canadian rock trio Metz has announced that they will go on an indefinite hiatus following their upcoming European fall tour. The Toronto-based group was formed in 2007 and released six LPs since 2012.
Bass of the Week: CUTEbass 432
We’ve shared a couple of Atticus Lazenby’s incredible creations in the past, and they just keep getting better. The luthier shared his latest build, the CUTEbass 432, which he says is for himself.
Snarky Puppy: “Pineapple” (SFJAZZ 2024-25) Performance
SFJAZZ shared this video of Snarky Puppy performing “Pineapple” for the SFJAZZ 2024-25 season. Cowritten by trumpeter Mike “Maz” Maher and bassist/bandleader Michael League, the tune appeared on their 2022 album, “Empire Central.”
Dream Theater Announces 16th Studio Album, “Parasomnia”
Dream Theater fans flipped out with the announcement that drummer Mike Portnoy had rejoined the fold. The group has scheduled a slew of 40th Anniversary tour dates and has been teasing a new album for some time. Now they’re letting fans in on more details about “Parasomnia.”
Weekly Top 10: The Best in Bass for October 5-11, 2024
This week’s reader-favorite list is once again chock full of bass gear. But there's more, including a live clip of the Jaco Pastorius Trio in 1986, our reader spotlight on Lynda Kraar, part 4 of our interview with Tony Levin, our podcast episode with Alan Robert, and other bass goodness.
Jeff Beck Band: A Day in the Life
Filmed during the 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009, here’s Beck and his band, which included Tal Wilkenfeld performing The Beatles song, “A Day in the Life.”
Joni Mitchell “Archives, Vol. 4” Features Previously Unheard Jaco Pastorius, Stanley Clarke, and More
Joni Mitchell’s archival releases have continued with Archives – Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980), which sheds light on the singer-songwriter’s jazzier phase of the last ’70s. The lineup includes bassists Jaco Pastorius, Charles Mingus, Rob Stoner, Max Bennett, Stanley Clarke, and Eddie Gomez.
Vola Guitars Unveils the ZVA 5 Bass
Japan’s Vola Guitars has announced the ZVA 5 Bass. The handmade five-string bass is crafted with an alder body, maple neck, and either a rosewood or maple fingerboard for a classic vibe.
Charles Berthoud: Breaking Down “Tears In Heaven” by Kinga Glyk/Jeff Berlin
Charles Berthoud has been breaking down his favorite bass solos and arrangements. In this episode, he focuses on Kinga Glyk and her 2016 video where she performs Jeff Berlin’s arrangement of Eric Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven.”
Slayer Launches Digital Museum
Legendary thrash metal band Slayer formed in 1981 and, as you can imagine, they picked up lots of stories along the way to the top. Fans can now dig deeper into the group’s history with a new online museum on their website.
Radiohead’s “Creep” Showcases True Role of Bass in Rock Music: Here’s How You Should Actually Play It
Learn to play Colin Greenwood’s simple yet nuanced bass line on Radiohead’s “Creep,” and get some insights on how to do it.
Nic Koven, Connor Trietsch, and Derrick Elliott: Coyote (A Tribute to Joni)
Nic Koven, Connor Trietsch, and Derrick Elliott reimagined Joni Mitchell’s “Coyote,” and it’s stunning. The track will be on their EP, “A Tribute to Joni.”