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Julia Hofer: Top 5 ABBA Bass Lines

Julia Hofer’s “Top 5 Bass Lines” videos are always a big hit around here. She’s just published a new one, focusing on the music of ABBA and the bass lines of Rutger Gunnarsson and Mike Watson.

Mats Eilertsen Releases “Hymn For Hope”

Mats Eilertsen has returned with a new album called “Hymn for Hope”. The 13-track release spans a range of emotions with a “wide span of lyrical, thoughtful, melancholic, fierce, driving, swinging, playful music.”

Phil Jones Bass Introduces Nanobass X4 Combo Amp

Phil Jones is known for utilizing small speakers to get a big sound. Now he’s created his smallest bass amp ever with the new PJB Nanobass X4, which his company calls “a highly efficient mini engineering marvel that redefines transportability and ‘Tone To Go.’”

Victor Wooten and Paul Peterson: Improvised Jam

A couple of days ago, Victor Wooten shared this video on Facebook saying, “This was a fun jam with the great Paul Peterson.” This is an impressive, completely improvised jam with some great commentary from Vic.

Steel Panther Announces “The Road to the Road” Bassist Competition

With the departure of Lexxi Foxx, Steel Panther announced that they would be holding an open audition. The tongue-in-cheek glam metal band received 1,669 submissions and they’ve narrowed it down to 32 finalists. Now they’re asking for help.

Groove – Episode #84: John Myung

One of the bass players that I really wanted to speak with when we first decided to launch Groove – The No Treble Podcast over seven years ago was Dream Theater’s John Myung. Today’s the day! Enjoy the conversation...

Charles Berthoud: When They Say You Have Too Many Strings

We love Charles Berthoud. And we love how he’s been responding to the typical comments people pushing the boundaries often get. Here’s his response to the age-old “you have too many strings on your bass” one. I’m convinced there’s nothing he can’t do.