Announcing ‘A Handful of Nuggs’, the new EP from Primus, available now digitally on all streaming platforms. A special edition vinyl will be released on July 22 and an be preordered at Club Bastardo.
The release includes new single “The Ol’ Grizz”, a cover of Dio’s “Holy Diver” sung by Puddles Pity Party, “Little Lord Fentanyl” featuring Maynard James Keenan, and “Duchess (And The Proverbial Mind Spread)”, recorded live at the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia, PA.
Stream the EP and pre-order exclusive, limited edition vinyl variants at https://ffm.to/ahandfulofnuggs. Link in bio & story.
Animation by @cageclaypool
The new issue has arrived! This edition features Colonel Les Claypool on the cover who dishes on his triple bill tour, the new Claypool Lennon Delirium album, new Primus material, and a special evening receiving his Bass Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award and jamming Robert Trujillo, Justin Chancellor, Mike Dirnt, and Marcus Miller. We also go deep with the maestro Ron Carter for his debut gospel album Sweet, Sweet Spirit; we cruise around L.A. with Thundercat to talk his latest side; Melissa auf Der Maur opens up about her memoir; Reid Anderson reflects on the end of The Bad Plus; we chop up groove and improvisation with Kevin Scott of Gov’t Mule; we meet Liv Thompson of Raye; and we breakdown the experience of a MonoNeon live show. On the review side we cover the Cort Artisan 5 bass, the Mesa Boogie 800D head, and we dig into the new book about the history of electric bass, The Bastard Instrument. All of this and more!
Read it now at bassmagazine.com
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When we started discussing the vinyl experience for our new record, ‘The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy,’ we knew we needed to do something monumental. We called on longtime friend and collaborator @richragsdale to create an entire visual language for the packaging including an exclusive original 24-page comic book.
The story is a reflection of our time – a cautionary tale of a future where production and industry challenge morality and sustainability. Some say that the future is now. In the meantime, be present and join us for a journey through Cliptopia.
‘The Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy’ is available on vinyl on 5/8 & CD on 5/15 via @atorecords .
The Art of the Album with @wrensilva .
“It’s time to open yer eyes, kid.”
‘The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy’ is streaming now. LP available May 8th. CD available May 15th. Listen at the link in bio.
What a Pleasure it was to get a sneak preview of @cldelirium ’s new album, The Great ParrotOx & The Golden Egg of Empathy — AND to get a close look at some of the original artwork that @richragsdale created for a 24-page comic book that accompanies the vinyl — at @wrensilva the other night.
Kudos to Rich on the awesome job he did bringing @lesclaypool and @sean_ono_lennon to life, in all of their cartoon glory.
Can’t wait to see them play the new tracks live during the Claypool Gold Tour this summer!
#claypoollennondelirium #albumrelease #newmusic #lesclaypool #seanonolennon
“Les” Claypool? More like MORE @lesclaypool . The Claypool Gold tour is hitting the road, featuring not one, not two, but three of the bassist’s bands: @primusville , @cldelirium , @lesclaypoolsfrogbrigade . Promising a “fluid” show with intra-band collaborations and alternating setlists, it promises to be a fascinating presentation of @lesclaypoolsfrogbrigade unrestrained creative drive.
A limited amount of deluxe edition ‘Frizzle Fry: The Phantoms of Barrington Hall’, the illustrated fable based on the lyrics of Primus, written by Les Claypool, remain available.
Order while supplies last: /primus
Link in story & bio.
Pssst — Look closely to peep the exclusive blotter paper that’s headed out to early purchasers.
Video animation by @cageclaypool
Colonel Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade will release ‘Return Of The Live Frogs: Volume 1’ on May 22nd, a new collection capturing the band’s long-awaited return to the stage and featuring four extended live performances.
The LP is available on two different color options, including a limited edition Green Splatter online exclusive variant.
Pre-order at .
Link in bio & story.
Track Listing
1. Up On the Roof
2. Phantom Patriot
3. D’s Diner
4. Cosmic Highway
Caught the great Stewart “Studaddy” Copeland at his Police Derangements show at SF Jazz Center on Friday. One of the best shows Ive seen in a decade. Reinforced in me the fact that one of my best friends is quite possibly the most musical, melodic and original drummer walking the planet. Spectacular wing ding.
Free will, technological control, and what remains essentially human in a world increasingly shaped by automation.
“Meat Machines,” the latest single from ‘The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy’, is out now on all streaming platforms.
