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Two Iconic Brands Come Together in 2021
Aguilar Amplification has been renamed to Aguilar Musical Instruments, LLC as of January 1st, 2021
This episode features Thundercat, Verdine White, Travis Rogers, Salar Nader, and more
The prolific funk star returns with his latest album that features guest collaborators and some of his finest work yet
The full length studio album Crying For Hope is due to release February 2021
We put on our Santa hat while listening and reached out to Tal to ask her about putting the list together and what else she has been up to
Available January 25, 2021
Featuring Derrick Hodge, Kaveh Rastegar, Eva Gardner, Mark Kelley, and Tim Landers
We’re checking in with bass players all over the globe to see how they’re staying busy and hanging in during the current lockdown
Read about what drives this gentle giant and how he formed into the player he is today
Fans can order a “kit” that includes a signed CD, sticker, and button
Featuring Bakithi Kumalo, John Patitucci, Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey and more
Available for preorder now, and shipping at the beginning of 2021
“Shofukan” from Snarky Puppy’s 2021 Grammy-nominated ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall’
240 pages, including 247 photos (black & white and color) of 81 musicians who shared the stage with Tony in the past 4 decades
TICKETS ON SALE DECEMBER 18, 2020 12 PM
Canada’s Ancient Thrones have had much lead up to the release of their new album “The Veil” with three singles, now the wait is over and fans around the world can experience the entire melodic, gritty story on the concept album. In this exclusive video, bassist Matt LeBlanc demonstrates his work on the track “The Millionth Grave”: Ancient Thrones shares their madness behind the music and their hopes for listeners: “The record is a concept record so it’s meant to be listened to in its entirety to get the full experience of the story. Even the songs were written and laid out in a way that they seamlessly transition into each other. Almost as if it was just one long piece of music broken up into separate parts as tracks. We want people to headbang and mosh, but we also want to bring people on a journey through this world of purgatory and grief and understand each phase of grief the record represents through the 10 tracks.” “The Veil is a 57-minute descent into the afterlife. We wanted to tell a compelling story of grief that people could relate to through a dark and progressive package droning with cosmic anguish, where nothing is as it appears both musically and lyrically. Much like the album we went through a metamorphosis writing this piece and grew together as musicians, songwriters and people. It pushed us to unthinkable territories and really opened the box to new ideas. We hope like the character in our story, you learn something about yourself, about your own legacy on earth and feel enlightened and connected to pain and the pain we all cause to ourselves. We’re all on the same journey to death, remove the veil and look forward.” Track Listing: 1. Transient (1:58) 2. The Sight of Oblivion (6:00) 3. The Millionth Grave (5:53) 4. The Soul to Flesh (6:14) 5. Viduus (The Veil) (9:29) 6. Sentient (2:11) 7. The River of Rain (4:32) 8. Divided/Dissolve (9:12) 9. The Infinite Eyes (9:10) 10. Permanent (2:54) Album Length: 57:38 Ancient Thrones, formerly “Abysseral Throne”, is a locally acclaimed blackened metal outfit that rebranded to suit major changes in line-up and songwriting. Formed in 2011, they quickly went to work to establish themselves among their scene and gained local notoriety eventually allowing them the opportunities to open for renowned metal acts from across the globe. Sean Hickey (drums/vocals) is the sole original founder of Abysseral remaining, Matt LeBlanc joined in 2015 on bass and improved and refined the sound and operation drastically. Once they lost their original singer and guitar player Jonny Rains, Dylan Wallace joined and took over main songwriting duties. Hickey took over completely on vocals with a black/death metal vocal style, and Nick Leslie joined shortly after on the second guitar. Work began on writing a new album which took about 3 months to write the music for. The new material sparked the name change to Ancient Thrones as an homage to one of Hickey’s favorite bands and inspirations, Wolves in the Throne Room. In 2013 the band released its debut record and its subsequent follow-up in 2016, “Storming The Black Gate”, which was nominated for an East Coast Music Award. Ancient Thrones have toured throughout Canada, and played at several festivals, sharing the stages…
“Minute To Forever (The Tobotius Remix)” is reborn with fresh bass lines that Freekbass tracked on top of the original
Enter now to win the Epiphone EB-O Bass that she is playing in the video from Cartoon Network, HBO Max, and Gibson
Sonically the track features moody instrumentation, eerie vocals and dark melodies
Kornfeld has collaborated with the likes of Marienthal, Zappa, Jennifer Batten and David Garfield.
Fun, Funky, and played LIVE in Nashville Tennessee, the the First Family of Nashville, will come together to celebrate the Holiday Season
Eight piece jazz/funk/fusion instrumental powerhouse Pickpocket are about to release their third studio album
Henrik Linder and Dirty Loops Return With a Tuneful New EP, ‘Phoenix’
The rise of the rhythm section is emblematic of our brave new world where musical conventions are often turned on their head
Dub Trio released the cover track, “Them Thing Deh Dub” originally performed by legendary reggae artist, Ini Kamoze
Bassist/bandleader Chuck Bergeron celebrates the 15th anniversary of his South Florida Jazz Orchestra with the music of Rick Margitza
The new song released last Friday with the announcement of The Battle at Garden’s Gate
Get ready to “Gather Round,” start “Pickin’ and Grinnin,’” enjoy a“Dirty Martini,” do the “Doghouse Shuffle” and place a bid at the “Graceland Auction”
Legendary bass builder Roger Sadowsky gives you step-by-step instructions on how to properly set up and care for your bass
While revealing the vulnerable human behind the bass, this autobiography also offers tremendous stories of life on the road
These recording and touring legends have united as a collective creative “institute” and are churning out some of the hippest music
Launching the new release is the politically charged lead single ‘False Idols’ feat. RZA (Wu-Tang Clan)
Featuring drummers Vinnie Colaiuta and Matt Chamberlain along with bassist Tim Lefebvre and pedal steel wizard Greg Leisz
The four women of Thrash/Death frontrunners NERVOSA stay true to their roots while exploring new terrain with a revitalized line-up
Whether playing electric, upright or key bass, he keeps a regular schedule working and teaching diverse genres
It’s been five years since the release of his critically acclaimed album ‘Country Agenda’
The redesign includes an abundance of new features, a fully updated portfolio of endorsees, a wealth of technical information, and a trove of fascinating photos from the company’s archives
Super Deluxe Edition Of The Band’s 1972 Classic Includes Newly Remastered Original Album Plus 20 Previously Unreleased Studio And Live Recordings
Topsy-Turvy is the debut studio album by Armenian-American rock band The Apex Theory
This is the first of several digital-only live releases Gov’t Mule will share as they bring their jam-packed performances directly into fans’ homes
This manual is for anyone who is already familiar with Jaco’s music and would like to have a fresh look into his bass playing
Presented in six parts, this book features major hexatonic scales through their endless and surprising uses
The video is a beautiful, trippy piece that matches the band’s romantic R&B and psychedelic funk soundscape perfectly
The contributors of Bass Clef Chefs invite readers to clear off the counter top, put on an apron, a measuring cup, and get cooking
MonoNeon can now say he’s a Grammy nominated bassist
On this album everything is played with bass – drums, percussion, keys, guitars, violins, bass, brass, and melodies
The Human Crown is available for purchase in digital and physical formats on the band’s website