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Mery’s Key: Step By Step (“Acoustic”)
Kevin Reginald Cooke sent us a new video by his project, Mery’s Key. Here’s their acoustic version of “Step By Step,” with just bass and vocals. The official track also includes “drums and 80s-flavored synths.”
Kim Gordon’s Second Solo Album, “The Collective,” Out Now
Five years after her solo debut, former Sonic Youth bassist Kim Gordon has returned with her sophomore album, “The Collective.”
Bass of the Week: Overwater Basses Progress Series IV Standard 5-String
This week we’re checking out a killer Progress Series IV Standard 5-string bass by Overwater Basses. Its swamp ash body has a gorgeous walnut top that’s matched with a walnut headstock cap, walnut fingerboard binding, and walnut block inlays.
DarWin: Soul Police (with Simon Phillips, Greg Howe, Mohini Dey, and More)
DarWin put together an ambitious project with an incredible lineup of musicians. For “Soul Police,” the lineup includes Mohini Dey, Matt Bissonette, Simon Phillips, Greg Howe, Derek Sherinian, and Chariya Bissonette.
In Memoriam: T.M. Stevens
T.M. Stevens has died after a long illness. He was 72 years old. Stevens was a unique player that was comfortable and excelled in a wide range of genres. As such, he played with an incredible list of musicians.
Mark Egan Releases “Cross Currents”
Mark Egan has just released “Cross Currents,” a new trio album featuring the talents of drummer. Shawn Pelton and guitarist Shane Theriot. Described as the bassist's most versatile and ambitious album to date, the music covers a lot of ground with styles including funk, ambient, swamp rock, second-line, Cajun, and Indian.
Nordstrand Audio Unveils PolyVox Multi-Coil Bass Pickups
Nordstrand Audio has added a new pickup model called the PolyVox. The multi-coil pickups are described as “the ultimate expression of Carey [Nordstrand’s] lifelong search for the most inspiring and musically evocative bass tone.”
Cory Wong: Gumshü (Live at Sirius XM)
Cory Wong and his band visited the Sirius XM studios in New York City. Of course, they put on quite the performance, including some excellent bass work by Yohannes Tona.
Weekly Top 10: March 2-8, 2024
This week’s top 10 reader favorites list is a great one. This top 10 includes bass gear, the return of Infectious Grooves with Robert Trujillo, a look at the work of WAR’s Morris “B.B.” Dickerson, our podcast episode with Jon Button, and more.
Grez Guitars Unveils the Mendocino Bass VI
Grez Guitars has expanded their Mendocino series instruments with a Bass VI model. The new semi-hollow axe is built using salvaged old grown redwood top for a “classic aesthetic and voice while delivering modern high-performance hardware and playability.”
Charles Berthoud: If Sinatra Played Bass (“My Way”)
Charles Berthoud never ceases to amaze. In this video he titled “If Sinatra Played BASS,” Charles plays a masterful solo bass arrangement of “My Way.”
Danny Ziemann Offering Free 5-day “Elite Ears” Workshop
Jazz bassist and educator Danny Ziemann has announced a new free online workshop called Elite Ears: A 5-Day Journey to Limitless Listening for Musicians.