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Oteil Burbridge Launches The Ozone
If you’ve been wanting to learn from Oteil Burbridge, you’re in luck. He’s just launched the Ozone, which is an online space for education and connection.
Pete O’Neill: Green Bird (Cowboy Bebop)
Pete O’Neill shared another video with us, which is another fantastic take on a theme song. Check out his solo fretless bass work on “Green Bird” from “Cowboy Bebop” - and that beautiful Whalebass.
Tim Lefebvre and Jason Lindner Team Up for “sedatø”
Tim Lefebvre and Jason Lindner helped make musical history as part of the band for David Bowie’s final masterpiece, “Blackstar”. Their palpable chemistry led them to create a new project called “sedatø”.
Dream Theater Unveils Rescheduled “Top of the World” Tour Dates
Dream Theater’s “Top of the World” tour has a new set of dates after being postponed earlier this year. The band, anchored by John Myung, will be using the trek to support their 15th studio album, “A View From the Top of the World”.
Cande y Paulo: Limite En Tu Amor
Three years ago, I stumbled upon a video by Cande Buasso and Paulo Carrizo. They just hit my radar once again, with this beautiful performance of “Limite En Tu Amor”.
YYNOT’s “Light and Shade” Now Shipping
Today we’ve got some exciting news to share. The present-day prog-rock heroes in YYNOT have announced their new album “Light and Shade” is now shipping. The record marks the band’s third original studio effort.
Wonder Women: Joanna Smith
In this month’s installment of “Wonder Women; Stories from the Women Who Play Bass”, we’re checking in with Joanna Smith. Joanna started her musical journey in the 2nd grade and has been at it ever since.
Scary Goldings: Cornish Hen
To say I’m excited about the new Scary Goldings album would be a huge understatement. With each new video they drop, that excitement grows. Here’s the band - joined by John Scofield and MonoNeon - performing “Cornish Hen” from “IV”.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (October 2021)
October was another huge month for bass videos. Here are the best of the best: the top 10 reader favorite videos of the month. Which one is your favorite?
Solar Guitars Adds “Canibalismo” Bass To AB2 Series
Solar Guitars has unveiled a new bass model called the AB2.4 Canibalismo. The four-string bass is built with a sungkai body in a distressed red “Canibalismo” finish with a matching headstock.
Zoe Sparks: Berklee Two Track Performance
The Berklee Two Track series has been enjoyable but doesn’t frequently feature a bassist. That changed with this performance by Zoe Sparks. In this clip, Zoe and her band perform her original song "Sober", and "Weak" by SWV.
Ben Allison Releases 14th Album, “Moments Inside”
Artists have channeled the uncertainty of recent times into some astounding music. Although much has reflected chaos and confusion, Ben Allison’s output is more of a balm. He’s just released “Moments Inside”, his fourteenth record as a leader.