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Doug Johns | Vodka In The Woodpile

Posted by iBass | Jan 16, 2017 | Best New Music |

Doug Johns Vodka In The Woodpile “An intense, bass-fuelled soundtrack” Released: April 2016 Featured Track: “Free Ride” http://www.ibassmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/03-Free-Ride.mp3 While other bassists have pursued somewhat more conventional solo careers, Doug Johns has always taken a slightly different path. With Doug still tearing it up on a beaten-up Pedulla bass, Vodka in the Woodpile is an at times intense, bass-fuelled soundtrack that shifts from the angular riffing of ‘Free Ride’ to the meditative depths of ‘Happy Family’ to the ambient funk of ‘Tricerafunk’. This is all capped by Doug’s impressive bass soloing skills which, alongside his band’s faultless backing, make this album...

Nick Blacka | GoGo Penguin

Posted by iBass | Jan 14, 2017 | Interviews

GoGo Penguin are fast making a name for themselves as ones to watch in 2017. Lauded for their twisted electronic hooks and piano-driven tracks, the Mancunian outfit have been repeatedly tipped for success following their 2014 nomination for the Mercury Music Prize. The band’s third album, Man Made Object, is their debut on revered jazz label Blue Note Records. “A lot of the tracks started out as Rob’s electronic compositions, but we don’t really think about the particular style that much,” explains Nick. “It’s all music at the end of the day. We just wanted to take these new...

Dan Francis Owen | Musical Theatre

Posted by iBass | Jan 13, 2017 | Articles

Working in London’s West End By Dan Francis Owen In this article we’re going to take a closer look at the world of musical theatre, which can be a reliable source of employment if you have the right skill set it . You’ll also get to play with some great musicians! In addition to having all the appropriate personable qualities, you’ll need to be good at working in a team and have an approachable, positive attitude. You’ll also need to be comfortable taking direction, always prepared and extremely organised, but the list goes on. In no particular order… it’s important to be...

Genzler Magellan 350

Posted by iBass | Jan 12, 2017 | News |

Genzler Amplification Expand Magellan Series The buzz is that Genzler’s new Magellan 350 is one of the most impressive lightweight bass amps available so far. The goal was to design an amp that combines classic bass tone with loads of flexibility, in a unit that weighs around 3.5 lbs. The front-panel set-up is impressively comprehensive, with a dual-curve variable contour control and an active four-position EQ section. On top of this, the universal mains ‘auto-sensing’ voltage supply means that it can be used worldwide without having to change any fuses. For more information visit...

Shez Raja | Gurutopia

Posted by iBass | Jan 12, 2017 | Best New Music |

Shez Raja Gurutopia “Meshing old-world folk to a new-world groove” Released: April 2016 Featured Track: “My Imaginary Friend” http://www.ibassmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/04-My-Imaginary-Friend.mp3 Shez Raja has been on fine form of late, not just with his fired-up live performances, but he’s been delivering in the studio too. Diving into an experimental mix of sounds, this is an engaging instrumental album, meshing old-world folk to a finger-snapping new-world groove. Many of the tracks have been enhanced with rich layers of sound, not least from guitar legend Mike Stern, who adds an incredible swinging undercurrent to the already funky grooves of ‘Rocknrolla’. Jazz icon Randy Brecker also...