Interviews - Page 5
Tony Levin Reflects on “Very Special” Bass He Revisited on New Album, Answers If He’ll Ever Do a Prog Rock Solo Record
In Part 3 of our interview with Tony Levin, he reflects on one of Ned Steinberger’s first fretless basses as well as discusses whether he'll do a solo prog rock record in the future.
Wonder Women: Danielle Nicole
Danielle Nicole has built a name as a soulful blues vocalist, an exceptional bassist, and as a bandleader for the Danielle Nicole Band. Danielle is the focus of this month’s “Wonder Women.”
TikTok Bassist Bret Crow Goes Viral Through Humor and Musicianship
You might not recognize Bret Crow’s name, but if you’ve spent any time scrolling TikTok in the last few years, you’ve seen his face, and you’ve heard his bass playing. Here’s his story.
Tony Levin Speaks on Basses He Used on New Album, Reveals Unusual Way He Checks If a Bass Is Good
For Tony Levin, a bass guitar is an endless playground. However, in our recent interview, he revealed a surprisingly simple way of testing whether a bass guitar is good.
Tony Levin Opens Up on Biggest Challenges of Rehearsing ’80s King Crimson Songs, Reveals How Beat Will Plan Setlists
The Beat tour kicks off today, so we're thrilled to have this interview with Tony Levin, who talks about the band, his latest album, and more.
Wonder Women: Melissa Auf der Maur – Part 2
In this edition of Wonder Women, Brittany Frompovich continues exploring the backstory of Melissa Auf der Maur, bassist and vocalist for Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins.
Bajo Mundo: An Interview Oskar Cartaya
We got a chance to sit down with Oskar Cartaya during Gerald Veasley’s Bass Bootcamp this year, and it was an amazing conversation. Oskar’s path and career are as interesting and inspiring as his music.
Level Up: Tips and Inspiration from 14 Bass Greats
The road to greatness is rough and rocky. Playing the bass is one thing, but be become a better musician is to follow a crooked path that’s often littered with pitfalls and plateaus. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of tips from the greats to provide insight, perspective, and inspiration to rekindle your spark.
Wonder Women: Melissa Auf der Maur
In this edition of Wonder Women: Stories From The Women Who Play Bass, we explore some of the backstory of Melissa Auf der Maur.
Wonder Women: Becky Baldwin – Part 3
Welcome to the final chapter of our Wonder Women interview series with Becky Baldwin. Becky discusses her recent Mercyful Fate tour, explores her evolution as a musician, uncovers the intriguing story behind her main bass, and much more!
Pops Magellan: An Interview with Poliana Magalhães
Pops Magellan, aka Poliana Magalhães, has spent her career playing behind some of the biggest names in popular music: Willow, Adam Lambert, Avril Lavigne, Travis Barker, and more. But no matter the situation, she’s always been true to her own musical voice. Now she’s gearing up to share more of it with a solo album.
Wonder Women: Becky Baldwin – Part 2
Here’s part two of our “Wonder Women: Stories From the Women Who Play Bass,” interview with Becky Baldwin.








