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Euphonic Audio: An Interview with Larry Ullman

Euphonic Audio is a bass amp company that focuses on creating pristine amplification in compact packages. We had a great conversation with Larry Ullman, whose work as a pro bassist was the spark to shift EA into bass gear.

Nick Schendzielos: The Purdie Shuffle on Bass

The Purdie Shuffle is one of the greatest drum grooves of all time, and Bernard Purdie is often spirited when he explains his pattern. Bassist Nick Schendzielos had some fun with one of Purdie’s videos to create an awesome and hilarious clip of his own.

Western Addiction’s “Frail Bray” Fueled by Mitch Paglia’s Bass

Western Addiction has returned with a new album called “Frail Bray”. Despite some of the song titles, vocalist Jason Hall says the record is more positive than its predecessor, “Tremulous”. Another difference is the addition of bassist Mitch Paglia.

Ernie Ball Music Man Unveils Mike Herrera StingRay Bass

MxPx frontman Mike Herrera has a new signature StingRay bass from Ernie Ball Music Man. The bassist has used a StingRay for over 20 years, and now the company says “Herrera’s secret weapon is available to the public.”

Thomas Allin: Dean Town on Double Bass

Vulfpeck’s “Dean Town” has been covered by a ton of bassists, but I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a cover like this one. Thomas Allin took the tune and performed it on a double bass - with a bow.

Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten to Host Free Webinar with Oteil Bubridge and John Patitucci

They’re at it again! Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten will be joined by Oteil Burbridge and John Patitucci for a Zoom webinar called “Utility Shed.” The discussion, which is a free event, will take place Thursday, June 11th at 1pm Eastern.

Recording Bass: 5 Tips To Make Your Recordings Have a Tighter Low End

Travis Huisman is back with another “Recording Bass” column. In this one he shares tips about avoiding that muddy (or non-existent) low end he finds in a lot of his client’s projects.

#CTQuarantineAllStars: Limelight (Virtual Cover)

My friend Michael Modeste shared this video on Facebook yesterday. Michael got together with some friends he had’t played with for years. The call themselves the #CTQuarantineAllStars. Here’s their epic virtual cover of Rush’s “Limelight”.

Covet Releases “Technicolor”

Covet has returned with an exciting new album called “Technicolor”. The group features guitarist Yvette Young utilizing extended technique to create melodies with bassist David Adamiak and drummer Forrest Rice laying down complementary textures.

Bass of the Week: Ulrich BassDesign Weathered Blue 5-String

This week we’re checking out a real beauty by Ulrich BassDesign. This weathered blue five-string is built with a thermo-modified alder body and a six-piece maple and mahogany neck. While its unique body shape and color stand out, there are plenty of other details to catch.

Viaceslav Svedov: Creeping Slap

As we said a while back, it is so great to see Viaceslav Svedov back making videos. Here’s a new one by him, with a funky slap version of Metallica’s “Creeping Death”. Viaceslav calls it “Creeping Slap.”

Jon Thorne Launches Label, Releases New Album

Jon Thorne has launched a new record label and a new project. The bassist, also of Lamb, teamed up with multi-instrumentalist Martin Slattery to form The Strangest of Times. The group’s debut, “The Third Law of Motion” is out now, with more to come.