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Scott Fisher: Once in a While (with Tim Lefebvre)
The always versatile Tim Lefebvre recorded with Scott Fisher at Sonic Ranch recently, and they’ve just released an official video for one of the tracks.
Napalm Death’s Shane Embury Announces Autobiography
Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury revealed he has a new autobiography coming this fall. “Life?… & Napalm Death” covers his life and his 36 years in the iconic grindcore band, which influenced the shape of extreme metal.
Bass of the Week: Gaetano Costanzo “Left Hand” Lolly
This week we’re checking out a cool Lolly bass built by Gaetano Costanzo. We’ve featured one of his works before with some amazing woodworking, and this one is no different.
Jermaine Morgan: Are You Making It Complicated?
When Jermaine Morgan has something to say about bass, I like to listen. From his #groovesandmotivation series, here’s a new video on the problem of making things complicated (and how to avoid it).
Reader Spotlight: Chris Semal
Meet Chris Semal, a long-time bassist (and more). One of Chris’s superpower moments was jamming with Mick Taylor of the Rolling Stones.
Lusithand Devices Introduces the Ground & Pound Distortion Pedal
Lusithand Devices has unveiled a crushing new distortion pedal for bass called the Ground & Pound. The circuit’s creation was dreamed up in an attempt to recreate Tool bassist Justin Chancellor’s sound.
Starblaster: 3am Funk Dance Party
Happy birthday to our good friend, Leland Sklar! We’re celebrating today with this funky tune by Starblaster. Here’s “3am Funk Dance Party.”
The Funky Knuckles Release “The Way It Is”
The Funky Knuckles have returned with their fifth album, entitled “The Way It Is.” The band has always had a diverse sound, but this time they’ve really gone off the deep end.
JAM Pedals Announce Limited Edition “BassTheWorld” Red Muck
JAM Pedals unveiled a redesign of their Red Muck fuzz in collaboration with Gregor Fris of BassTheWorld. Limited to 100 units, the pedal has a special House of Kolor finish and was hand-painted by a prominent automobile paint artist in Greece.
Cory Wong (with Trousdale): Golden (Live at The Palace Theater)
Cory Wong and his band always deliver some big music and big sounds. On March 5, they took things to new levels with the additional of Trousdale. Here they are performing “Golden,” with bass guru Sonny T laying it down.
In Memoriam: Mark Adams
More sad news to share this week. Original Saint Vitus bassist Mark Adams has passed away. A cause has not been announced, though he had long battled Parkinson’s disease. He was 64 years old.
From the Bottom: Breaking Down Flea’s Top 3 Favorite Bass Lines
Flea tweeted his top three favorite bass lines a few weeks ago, and Paul Thompson is here to share his picks and break down each one. Flea’s list includes some iconic synth, electric, and upright bass lines.