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Bryan Beller and The Aristocrats Announce First Studio Album in Five Years
After teasing it last month, The Aristocrats have revealed the details of their upcoming album, which marks their first studio record in five years. “DUCK” is a concept album described as “rowdier than ever, but… like nothing else in their catalog.”
Groove – Episode #108: Shaun Cooper
Shaun Cooper of Taking Back Sunday is as a formidable figure, with his bass lines etching deep grooves in the landscape of punk rock music. He’s our guest for the December episode of the Groove Podcast.
Cory Wong: Team Sports (Live At Montreux Jazz Festival)
It’s always a good day when a new Cory Wong drops, and this performance of “Team Sports” at Montreux Jazz Festival is killer. Yohannes Tona holds down some rock solid low end, and we need to give props to drummer Petar Janjic, too.
Geddy Lee’s “Lost Demos” Now Streaming
It’s a been a big month for Geddy Lee. In addition to his new memoir and docu-series, Lee has released two new solo songs. “The Lost Demos” is includes songs written during the sessions for his 2000 solo debut, “My Favorite Headache.”
Learn The Bass Line to “Pusherman” by Curtis Mayfield
In this episode of “Keep It Groovy,” Ryan Madora digs into the bass line to “Pusherman” by Curtis Mayfield. From the supremely funky “Superfly” record, Joseph “Lucky” Scott’s groove is absolute perfection.
Level 42: Lovegames/Bass Solo (2023)
When I was 14, my dad gave me a long list of bass players to listen and learn from. Mark King was one of the first names on the list. Still as funky as ever, King gives us an incredibly melodic slap solo on the classic tune “Love Games.”
Mammoth WVH Add Headlining Tour to Already Busy 2024
Just as he wraps up a headlining tour, Wolfgang Van Halen has announced a slew of dates for 2024 with his project Mammoth WVH. The former Van Halen bassist and crew will continue to support their sophomore album, “Mammoth II.”
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (November 2023)
The tally is in, and we’re ready to share the most popular bass videos of the month. Here is the top 10 reader favorite list for November 2023.
Grateful Dub: Shakedown Street Dub / Casey Jones
Sugarshack shared this fantastic clip of Grateful Dub performing their version of Grateful Dead’s “Shakedown Street Dub / Casey Jones.” Bassist Matthew “Dickey” James is working some magic on that fretless!
Avenged Sevenfold Announce More “Life Is But A Dream…” Tour Dates
Avenged Sevenfold will be taking North America by storm in 2024 with a new round of tour dates in support of their eighth studio album, “Life Is But A Dream...” The record may be their last, bassist Johnny Christ said.
Hal Leonard Joins Muse Group
In another major merger in the music industry, sheet music, and education publisher Hal Leo was acquired by Muse Group.
Bass of the Week: Odieng Orfeo H5 Headless Bass
This week we’re checking out the Orfeo H5 from Indonesia’s Odieng. The headless bass has a jaw-dropping top made from Grupel Burl, which comes from a tree native to Indonesia.