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Groove – Episode #69: Derrick Hodge

This month’s Groove episode is a fantastic conversation with bassist Derrick Hodge. Derrick studied music from six years old and is now a Grammy Award-winning Blue Note recording artist.

Martin Miller & Mark Lettieri: Josie

The Martin Miller Session Band is back with another killer video, and a killer cover. In this clip, they take on Steely Dan’s hit “Josie”. Benni Jud not only handles the bass line but also the vocals.

Metallica Releases “S&M2”

Metallica has returned with a new album and concert film of epic proportions. “S&M2” is their second live release alongside the San Francisco Symphony is taken from a set of concerts last year marking the 20th anniversary of the original.

Tapping Technique: Developing Rhythmic Independence

Josh Cohen kicks off a new bass lesson series on No Treble focusing on Tapping Technique. This first lesson focuses on developing rhythmic independence.

Abhijith P S Nair, Mohini Dey and Sandeep Mohan: Mahaganapathim

I’ve shared music by Abhijith P S Nair and his band before, and every time I find another video by them, I’m completely blown away yet again. “Mahaganapathim” features stunning musicianship from the Indian Fusion group, which includes Mohini Dey on bass.

The Allman Betts Band Release Second Album, “Bless Your Heart”

A year after their triumphant debut, the Allman Betts Band has released their sophomore record, “Bless Your Heart”. The group, formed by the sons of original Allman Brothers Band members, once again tracked their music at Muscle Shoals.

Recording Bass: Deep Subwoofer Bass on Pop/Rock Music

In the early 2000s, there was a popular technique producers used when recording bass: blending in a subwoofer track. After some experimentation, Travis Huisman successfully recreated that sound. He shares his steps in this new “Recording Bass” column.