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Yes Releases 24th Studio Album, “Aurora”
Yes has released “Aurora,” their 24th studio album, featuring Billy Sherwood’s bass work, vocals, and guitar across the new prog-rock set.
EMG Launches NS-WAV Retro Fit System for NS Design Basses
EMG has introduced the NS-WAV Retro Fit, a drop-in system for NS Design NS-WAV basses with volume, blend, tone, and 18-volt operation.
MonoNeon Lights Up New Orleans With “Better Days Are Coming”
MonoNeon brings his unique funk voice to “Better Days Are Coming,” a song originally released with his Grandma Liz.
Haken Tap Adam “Nolly” Getgood for New Single “bleeding sky”
Haken’s new single “bleeding sky” features Adam “Nolly” Getgood on bass, following Bryan Beller’s appearance on “in a fever dream.”
Groove Podcast: Joe Principe of Rise Against
Rise Against’s Joe Principe talks punk, bass melody, early influences, live music, and how the scene shaped his playing on Groove (The No Treble Podcast)
Avishai Cohen Brings the Heat on “Simchover” Live at Blue Note Tokyo
Avishai Cohen’s quintet delivers a dynamic live take on “Simchover” from Blue Note Tokyo, featuring Cohen on bass and vocals.
Höfner Survives Bankruptcy as GEWA Takes Over Violin Bass Maker
Höfner has reportedly been acquired by GEWA, with plans to continue producing the iconic 500/1 Violin Bass under new ownership.
Bass Gym: A Bach-Inspired Bass Exercise for Dexterity, Stamina, and Sequencing
This Bass Gym lesson turns a Bach-style C minor sequence into a practical bass exercise for dexterity, stamina, memory, and control across the neck.
Scott Shriner Brings the P Bass Punch on Weezer’s New Wednesday Collaboration
Weezer teams up with Wednesday on “We Might As Well Be Strangers,” with Scott Shriner holding it down on his vintage Fender P Bass.
John B. Williams, Bassist for Johnny Carson and Arsenio Hall, Dies at 85
John B. Williams, the acclaimed bassist known for his work with Johnny Carson, Arsenio Hall, Nancy Wilson, and Horace Silver, has died at 85.
Eventide H9 Harmonizer Gen 2 Expands the Pedal With 74 Algorithms and 1,000+ Presets
Eventide has unveiled the H9 Harmonizer Gen 2, packing 74 algorithms, over 1,000 presets, USB-C, MIDI, and updated controls.
JINJER’s “Tantrum” Gets a Crushing Bass Playthrough from Eugene Abdukhanov
Eugene Abdukhanov’s “Tantrum” bass playthrough showcases crushing tone, tight grooves, and his Mayones multiscale five-string.