Author: iBass

Squarepusher Reissues Debut Squarepusher, aka Tom Jenkinson, has reissued his first ever album, Feed Me Weird Things, as a 25th Anniversary Edition. Originally released on Apex Twin’s label Reflex, the 1996 album has not been available on streaming platforms until now, and has been out of print for more than a decade. This edition has been remastered from Squarepusher’s original DAT tapes, and contains two extra tracks – one of which appeared on the artist’s ‘Plays…’ EP, and the other appearing exclusively on the Japanese version of the...

Aguilar Launches New Compressor pedal Following in the footsteps of Aguilar’s DB 925 Bass Preamp – the new DB 599 Bass Compressor employs the same space saving micro housing design. The layout is super simple, with a footswitch to engage and bypass the effect, and two control knobs for setting the compression and gain. Its powered by a 9V DC battery with an optional 9V power supply also available....

New Learning Platform from ScottsBassLessons   In May 2020 ScottsBassLessons launched it’s very own online grading system called Players Path, which was a brand-new user experience within the SBL membership designed to make learning songs front-and-centre, as it might be for someone playing in a band. This November, the online bass school is unveiling a new and improved version of Players Path featuring 18 new songs and a choice of additional rock and funk tracks, with many more genres coming in the next few months. Users will also be able to create loops within the proprietary player and select notation...

Motörhead Announce 40th Anniversary Edition of Ace of Spades Originally released on November 8th, 1980, ‘Ace of Spades’ was led by its title track, which went on to become Mötorhead’s signature song. The album’s 40th Anniversary edition includes a previously unheard concert from the ‘Ace Up Your Sleeve’ tour, featuring Fast Eddie Clarke, Philthy Animal Taylor, and, of course, Lemmy Kilmister on bass. The Deluxe Box Set will also include a 10-inch EP of instrumental tracks, a double album of B-Sides and outtakes, a DVD compilation of rare appearances, a 40-page book, a tour program, a comic book, a...