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Primal Scream Release First Album in 8 Years, “Come Ahead”

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 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: “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!”

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

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

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.

Gary Peacock Featured on New Live Album from Keith Jarrett Archives

Gary Peacock Featured on New Live Album from Keith Jarrett Archives

Keith Jarrett is a master of interpreting jazz standards. One of his many examples is the 1994 album “Live at the Deer Head Inn.” Now, 30 years later, the remainder of that 1992 performance has been released as “The Old Country: More from the Deer Head Inn.”

Weekly Top 10: The Best in Bass for November 2-8, 2024

Weekly Top 10: The Best in Bass for November 2-8, 2024

We're wrapping up our week at NT HQ as we always do by looking back at the best from the bass world.

Zander Zon: Mediation in E

Zander Zon: Mediation in E

Zander Zon is once again revisiting music from his catalog with new videos. This time, he performs “Mediation in E,” which appeared on “Sonorous.”

Xlson Audio Unveils New Microphone System for Double Bass

Xlson Audio Unveils New Microphone System for Double Bass

Xlson Audio has announced a new microphone system designed specifically for the double bass. The new model is a follow-up to Chuck Israel’s signature microphone and builds upon its predecessor in a whole new way.

Harley Benton Announces $42 Compact Bass Amp

Harley Benton Announces $42 Compact Bass Amp

Harley Benton has unveiled a new compact and mobile bass amp. The 10-watt JAMster Bass is fitted with a custom-voiced 5-inch speaker and is “designed specifically for low-end tones, perfect for the mobile bassist.”

Rebecca Johnson Band: Just Kissed My Baby

Rebecca Johnson Band: Just Kissed My Baby

Rebecca Johnson just dropped another video of her band in a live performance. Filmed on October 26th live at The Builders Club, here’s the band getting down on The Meters tune, “Just Kissed My Baby.”