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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.
Cory Henry and The Funk Apostles: Testify
I’m always excited to see a new Cory Henry and The Funk Apostles video drop. Here’s one they shared a few days ago. The band – which includes Sharay Reed on bass – is absolutely on fire on the tune, “Testify.”
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in August 2020
Bass gear news picked up for the first time in a while in August. And with that, we’re sharing our monthly roundup of the top 10 reader favorite stories for the month.
Janek Gwizdala Publishes “Bass Player’s Guide to Sight-Reading”
Janek Gwizdala is tackling another common issue for bassists with his latest instructional book, “Bass Player’s Guide to Sight-Reading”. It is accompanied by over 80 videos that provide a deeper understanding of each lesson and example.
Bass of the Week: GV Guitars Fang – Chaozz Funk
This week we’re checking out a bass by GV Guitars called the Fang – Chaozz Funk. With its striking angles and finish, the instrument is the first in their Fang line to have five strings.
Derek Sherinian: Dragonfly
Derek Sherinian has a new solo album, “The Phoenix”, scheduled to release on September 18. He just released the video for the second single, “Dragonfly,” and it is amazing. Sherinian is joined by Simon Phillips and Ernest Tibbs in this clip.
Kem Releases “Love Always Wins”
R&B superstar Kem has returned with “Love Always Wins”, which marks his first album since 2014. The album features producer and bassist Derek “D.O.A.” Allen, as well Kem’s regular bassist Al “The Burner” Turner.
Bass Tales: Billy Sheehan
Scott Devine from Scott’s Bass Lessons has released episode #2 of his “Bass Tales” series, and this one is a killer. From his house in Nashville, Billy Sheehan showcases his amazing bass collection, including the legendary P-bass, “The Wife”.
Jahmal Nichols Doubles on Gregory Porter’s “All Rise”
After spending the last several years paying tribute to the great Nat King Cole, jazz vocalist Gregory Porter is back to focusing on his original music. His new album, “All Rise”, features Jahmal Nichols plays both double bass and bass guitar.
PHD Bass Guitars Introduces Ergonomic Lightweight Bass (ELB)
PHD Bass Guitars has unveiled a new model to their lineup called the ELB, or Ergonomic Lightweight Bass. The instrument was designed by luthier Parizad Hatcher to include several unique features that benefit playability as well as health.