I’ve always loved listening to Bluegrass music, and I especially enjoy chatting with their bass players. Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ronnie Simpkins,...
In episode 7 of WCZ, we discuss open Mics for the player re-entering the scene, 5-string bass C or B, and specialized preamps. “These stories from...
All jazz bassists recognize the pivotal role that the Bill Evans Trio played in creating a new model for the bass’ function in jazz. In this...
Multi-platinum UK rock band THE DARKNESS – singer/guitarist Justin Hawkins, guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain, drummer Rufus Taylor — have released their stunning new album Dreams On Toast via Cooking Vinyl. Already receiving...
NICKO Announces ‘24|09|24’ – A Lo-Fi, Experimental Bass & Synth Album Created in a Single Day… What happens when you let go of the urge to...
Bassist and bandleader Kaisa Mäenvisu’s third album with Kaisa’s Machine, Moving Parts, is out now (Greenleaf Music) Kaisa’s Machine, the quintet led by Finnish bassist and...
Hertfordshire and London-based rock band The Nevers are set to ignite the music scene with the release of their highly anticipated debut EP, “Give Me A...
Steve Di Giorgio’s & Jeroen Paul Thesseling’s Prog Metal-Fusion Quartet QUADVIUM Details Debut Album “Tetradom”Half California, half the Netherlands-based instrumental progressive metal-fusion quartet, QUADVIUM, formed by American bass player Steve...
The Yellowjackets are celebrating their 50th anniversary as a band and their bassist, Dane Alderson, has been with them for almost a decade. Together, this band...
Colin Sankey’s new album “Colin Response” combines Wooten-esque technical mastery with Vulfpeck-style funk jams. Colin’s intricate bass work has astounded audiences across the world. His arrangements...
James Oesi has released a new EP: Acht Etüden Für Kontrabass Solo by the influential composer Sofia Gubaidulina. It was recorded at the Waalse Kerk in...
Pleasant Returns (out April 4 on Mind Beach Records) is Asheville bassist Quinn Sternberg’s 5th full-length album, and his most personal musical offering to date. The...
Independent Record Label, Wiretap Records, has announced the launch an offshoot imprint label, Sleep Walk Sounds. The newly formed imprint, will specialize in releasing music in various genres from...
Ralfy Valencia… I am excited to have this opportunity to chat with Ralfy Valencia who currently plays bass for global sensation, Mr Worldwide, Pitbull. Ralfy Valencia’s...
I am sure a lot of Shinedown fans remember my last conversation with bassist, Eric Bass back in September 2022 when the band released their “Planet...
