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Best of 2019: The Top 10 Albums
Continuing our look back at 2019, here are the top 10 reader favorite albums for the year. This list covers music featuring Billy Sherwood, Billy Cox, Stu Cook, James Jamerson, Berry Oakley, Lee Rocker, Paul McCartney, Pino Palladino, Tal Wilkenfeld, and Pablo Elorza.
Best of 2019: The Top 10 Bass Player Interviews and Podcasts
It’s the time of year when we love to reflect. We’re kicking this year’s “Best Of” lists with the top 10 reader favorite interviews and podcasts.
Gov’t Mule with Gregg Allman, Trey Anastasio, Derek Trucks: Soulshine
Relix just shared an epic clip of Gov’t Mule with Gregg Allman, Trey Anastasio, and Derek Trucks performing “Soulshine” at The Jammys in 2002. Gov’t Mule’s bassist Andy Hess was on the set, though the camera operators did their usual thing.
Boss Announces the SY-1000 Guitar/Bass Synthesizer
Boss has expanded its synth pedal lineup with the SY-1000, which they call an “advanced synthesizer and modeling processor for guitar and bass.” The new unit incorporates a newly developed Dynamic Synth and more.
Adam Ben Ezra: Tumbada
Adam Ben Ezra has released the second single from his upcoming album, “Hide and Seek.” “Deeply inspired by Richard Bona and other African music elements,” here’s the tune “Tumbada.”
Marc Najjar and Jody Miller Launch The Bass Nerds Podcast
If you’re like us, you like to nerd out on everything bass. So do Chicago bassists Marc Najjar and Jody Miller, who have just launched a new podcast called The Bass Nerds. Check out the first episode.
Free the Tone Unveils the DVL-1H Volume Pedal
Free The Tone has announced the Direct Volume DVL-1H. The volume pedal features a unique full-rotation belt-drive system for a smooth feel.
Echotest: The Drift
Our good friend Julie Slick shared a fantastic (and beautifully shot) new video by her band, Echotest. The tune, “The Drift,” is from the band’s second album, “Le Fil Rouge.”
Warpaint Working on New Album
Warpaint bassist Jenny Lee Lindberg has broken the news that the band is in the studio working on a new album. The record will be their first since 2016’s “Heads Up.”
Mayones Unveils the Jabba Hadrien Feraud PJ 4 Signature Bass
As they prepare to show off their new models at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show, Mayones has unveiled a new signature bass with Hadrien Feraud. The Jabba Hadrien Feraud PJ 4 sports a set of passive Delano P/J pickups matched to a Mayones M-BP3 3-band EQ.
Olivier Babaz and Patrick Graham: C.lymao
Olivier Babaz just released a new album called “Fragments.” “C.lymao” features Babaz rocking the double bass and kalimba at the same time with percussionist Patrick Graham similarly managing several instruments.
Stone Temple Pilots Announce Acoustic Album, Tour
Robert DeLeo and the Stone Temple Pilots have announced their first ever acoustic album, “Perdida,” which will be released on February 7th. The band will be touring in support of the album in February.