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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.”
Andy Rourke’s Final Project with Blitz Vega Out Now
The late, great Andy Rourke was best known for his work with The Smiths, but he also played for Sinead O’Connor, Badly Drawn Boy, Morrissey, and more. In his later years, he started a group called Blitz Vega with Kav Sandhu. Now, Rourke’s final project has been released to the world.
Fender Unveils Limited Edition Mark Hoppus Jaguar Bass
Fender’s artist series has another signature in it with the new Limited Edition Mark Hoppus Jaguar Bass. The company says the new bass allows players to replicate the Blink-182 member’s tone “precisely.”
Julian Vaughn: Take That
Julian Vaughn is back with another hot video! Here he is playing his tune, “Take That,” from his album “Solo.” It really GROOVES!