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MXR Unveils the Limited Edition Brown Acid Fuzz Pedal
MXR has added to their Custom Shop fuzz lineup with the Brown Acid Fuzz, a pedal that “delivers psychedelic silicon saturation to guitar and bass players who like it low, slow, and heavy.”
Scary Pockets: Bennie and the Jets
Sam Wilkes is back in this new Scary Pockets video, which features Marcus Scott on vocals. Dig the band doing their thing on Elton John’s “Bennie and the Jets.”
Unearthed John Coltrane Album Features Jimmy Garrison
Once again, a new album of jazz icon John Coltrane’s music has been unearthed and released to the public. “Blue World” features Trane’s classic quartet with McCoy Tyner, Elvin Jones, and Jimmy Garrison.
Trickfish Amplification Introduces the Minnow Bass Preamp Pedal
Trickfish Amplification has added a new preamp pedal to their lineup called the Minnow. The new bass preamp features the company’s Bullhead EQ section from its larger amplifiers.
Cory Wong: Frogville
I’ve really been enjoying Cory Wong’s latest record, “Motivational Music for the Syncopated Soul,” since its release in August. Here’s a new video Cory shared from the album. “Frogville” features bassist Kevin MacIntire, two drummers, and custom jerseys.
Sharay Reed Joins Cory Henry for “Live in Love” Tour
Cory Henry is hitting the road this month with his band to support his latest release, “Art of Love,” but fans can expect something even newer. The Funk Apostles is anchored by bassist Sharay Reed.
In Memoriam: Kim Shattuck
Sad news to report today: Muffs singer and former Pixies bassist Kim Shattuck has passed away. She was 56 years old. The news was shared by her Muffs bandmates on Facebook.
Groove – Episode #58: James LoMenzo
James LoMenzo is one of the most in-demand rock bass players in the world. If you think there’s no life after glam metal, just listen to how James went from being in White Lion to performing with many groups since. Enjoy the conversation...
Dirty Loops: Next To You
Back in May, we shared a new Dirty Loops video for the first time in a while. The trio of bassist Henrik Linder, vocalist/keyboardist Jonah Nilsson, and drummer Aron Mellergård are back with this track, “Next To You.”
“Abbey Road” Gets 50th Anniversary Edition
Once again, the music of 1969 is being celebrated on its fiftieth anniversary. This time it’s one of the biggest albums ever produced: “Abbey Road”. The Beatles’ legendary album is available in several packages with brand new stereo mixes and more.
Triad Pairs On Bass?
A reader asked Damian to share insights on triad pairs in bass lines, solos, and how to use them. While Damian isn’t a fan of triad pairs for bass, he does offer some background on them - and some other ways of thinking in this new “Ask” column.
Leonid & Friends: Got To Get You Into My Life
Every once in a while, Leonid & Friends take on a cover other than a Chicago tune. This time around, they play a cover of a cover: Earth, Wind & Fire’s version of the Beatles’ tune, “Got To Get You Into My Life.”