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Kevin Scott Announces WAXpaper’s Debut Album
In our interview with Gov’t Mule’s Kevin Scott last year, he shared he was working an album with his solo project, WAXpaper. Now he’s revealed the project’s self-titled debut will be released in April.
Slayer is Reuniting
In a twist that nearly no one saw coming, Slayer is reuniting in 2024. The thrash metal pioneers have confirmed two performances for the fall: Chicago’s Riot Fest on September 22nd and Louisville, Kentucky’s Louder Than Life Festival on September 27th.
Wojtek Stanisz & Barrels Cello Quartet: Flahjo
Wojtek Stanisz has a new solo album out. In this video, he’s joined by the Barrels Cello Quartet on “Flahjo,” a stunningly beautiful track from “Szuflandia.”
Primus and Coheed and Cambria Announce Summer Tour
Primus is teaming up with Coheed and Cambria for a co-headlining summer tour to see the groups playing 25 shows between June and August. The tour will also have support from Fishbone, Guerilla Toss, and Too Many Zooz.
The Concert of Europe: An Interview with Jonas Hellborg
In the 1980s, Jonas Hellborg had a trio with Ginger Baker and Bernie Worrell. Over 30 years later, Hellborg has released an album by the group, “The Concert of Europe.” We caught up with him to get the scoop in this interview.
Divinity Roxx: NPR Tiny Desk Audition 2024
Divinity Roxx shared this video as her NPR Tiny Desk audition for 2024, and we’re pulling for her. Joined by drummer Granville Mullings, Jr. and guitarist Wes Mingus, Divinity brings some real energy to this submission.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (January 2024)
Here’s your monthly playlist, full of all kinds of bass goodness. This list is comprised of the top 10 reader-favorite videos for the month of January 2024.
ESP Announces the LTD Signature Series Mike Leon MLB-4
ESP introduced the MLB-4 bass at NAMM this year in collaboration with Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy bassist Mike Leon. His signature bass is based on the LTD B Series basses that he’s used for years.
Julia Hofer: Three Tips to Adapt Synth Bass Lines for Electric Bass
Synth bass lines are common, and many bass players are adding synth bass to their arsenal. However, when you only have a bass guitar, Julia Hofer has some advice on how to mimic a synth bass line on a gig with your bass.
Jazz is Dead, Featuring Alphonso Johnson, Announces June 2024 Tour
Alphonso Johnson and Jazz is Dead have confirmed a June outing called the “Right Outside This Lazy Summer Home” tour. The band reimagines Grateful Dead songs in a jazz context.
Eastwood Unveils the Hooky Viking Bass PRO
Eastwood teamed up with Joy Division/New Order bassist Peter Hook to launch the Hooky Bass 6 PRO back in early 2020, and now they’re introducing a four-string model.
Leland Sklar and The Immediate Family’s “Skin in the Game” Out Now
The Immediate Family crafted the sound of the ’70s by backing up nearly every important musician of the era in the studio. Now the band has dropped a fresh studio album, “Skin in the Game.”