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Sungazer: Cool 7
Adam Neely dropped an exciting new video recently by Sungazer performing the tune “Cool 7.” The song appears on their new album, Against the Fall of Night, which they recorded at UFO Sound Studios in Berlin on July 16, 2024.
Richter Straps Announces the Mike Dirnt Signature Bass Strap
Richter Straps has teamed up with Green Day’s Mike Dirnt to create a new signature bass strap. The handmade straps are crafted with genuine Nappa leather from Italy, which they describe as smooth and breathable.
Pachyderm Instruments Launches the Whamola
After teasing the instrument back in June, Les Claypool and Pachyderm Instruments unleashed a production version of the Whamola on September 19th. They promptly sold out within the day, but a new batch will be on the way.
Vulfpeck: Jazz à Vienne (2024)
On July 16th, Vulfpeck performed at the 43rd edition of Jazz à Vienne on the Théâtre Antique stage. Joe Dart and the band got the crowd going with a nearly 2-hour performance, which you can see in its entirety here.
Mike Dean Leaves Corrosion of Conformity
Corrosion of Conformity bassist and founding member Mike Dean has announced his departure from the band. Dean, who co-founded the group 42 years ago, shared the news on social media.
Bass of the Week: Drake Bass Custom Fretless 4-String
It’s always hard to part ways with a bass that you know may never come back. Bassist Andy Oliver went through that ordeal, but he found a creative solution to get the magic back. His Drake Bass Custom Fretless 4-String is our Bass of the Week.
Gilad Ephrat and Shmuel Elbaz: Bread & Butter
Gilad Ephrat sent us his latest video for his new project, “Bassolin.” The first track, “Bread & Butter,” is a wonderful conversation between two stellar musicians.
311 Announces 14th Studio Album, “Full Bloom”
311 has announced their first full-length album in five years with “Full Bloom.” Due on October 25th, the album is being previewed with a new track, “Need Somebody.”
Weekly Top 10: September 14-20, 2024
We could call this “Tony Levin Week.” The bass legend has been busy – kicking off the Beat tour, releasing his solo album, and interviewing. Next up is gear, the story about Billy Greer leaving Kansas, our interview with TikTok sensation Bret Crow, and more.
Brecker Brothers: Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 1992 (Full Concert)
The Brecker Brothers were in top form in this 1992 performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival. Michael and Randy Brecker were joined by Mike Stern on guitar, George Whitty on keyboards, James Genus on bass, and Dave Weckl on drums. Here's the complete concert.
Deftones Announce 2025 Tour with The Mars Volta and Fleshwater
Deftones has announced a new U.S. Tour for 2025 that will mark their first headlining trek since 2022. The band will be joined on the road by The Mars Volta and Fleshwater
Neural DSP Launches the Nano Cortex Pedal
Neural DSP has added a new pedal to its arsenal called the Nano Cortex, a more compact take on the Quad Cortex released in 2020. The new unit, designed for both bass and guitar, packs a digital amplifier, cabinet simulator, and effects processor all in one.