Archive for June 2025 - Page 4
Throwback Thursday: Tony Kanal Rocks His Yamaha BB on No Doubt’s 1996 TV Debut
Tony Kanal anchored No Doubt’s 1996 TV debut with his Yamaha BB, a GK head, and the bass tone that helped launch a band.
Jinjer’s Eugene Abdukhanov Joins Mayones, Takes Up the Jabba Bassic 5 VF
Jinjer bassist Eugene Abdukhanov shares why he switched to Mayones and how the Jabba Bassic VF fits into his evolving sound.
Cold Sweat: A James Brown Funk Groove Every Bassist Should Know
Learn the iconic funk groove from James Brown’s “Cold Sweat” and how to use it as a foundation for building your own bass lines.
Stanley Clarke Returns to Tiny Desk with Alembic in Hand and a Lifetime of Low-End Wisdom
Bass legend Stanley Clarke performs at NPR’s Tiny Desk, highlighting his upright and Alembic bass work in a dynamic, genre-spanning set.
Gov’t Mule Celebrates 30th Anniversary with 2025 Tour and Kevin Scott on Bass
Gov’t Mule marks 30 years with a 2025 tour featuring bassist Kevin Scott, returning to the road for a milestone run across the U.S. and Canada.
Bakithi Kumalo on Fretless Bass, ‘You Can Call Me Al,’ and His Unlikely Breakthrough
Bakithi Kumalo shares how a call from Paul Simon led him from a South African garage to recording one of pop music's most iconic fretless bass solos.
Phil Jones Bass Debuts the 13-Pound C-17 Cabinet, Built for Tone and Travel
Phil Jones Bass introduces the C-17, a compact 13 lb. cabinet with a 7” woofer and 3” tweeter, offering portability and tone in a Seafoam Green finish.
Vintage Funk: Alan Gorrie and Average White Band Perform “Work To Do” Live in 1975
This unearthed 1975 live clip features Alan Gorrie and Average White Band performing “Work To Do,” with Gorrie driving the groove on his Fender P Bass.
Christian McBride Reunites Members of The Police on New Album, “Without Further Ado”
Christian McBride’s new album "Without Further Ado" features a partial Police reunion with Sting and Andy Summers, plus a roster of jazz vocal stars.
Bass of the Week: Alusonic’s The Doom 4 Offers Sleek Looks and a Modern Headless Build
Alusonic’s Doom 4 bass features a headless, multi-scale design with an aluminum top, Graphitex fretboard, and a lightweight 6.8-pound build.
Kevin Scott Channels Johnnie Taylor’s Soul on a 5-String Moollon with “What About My Love” Bass Cover
Kevin Scott brings deep groove and motion to a soulful bass cover of Johnnie Taylor’s “What About My Love” using his 5-string Moollon.
Evan Brewer Powers Fallujah’s “Xenotaph” with Melodic Basslines and Sci-Fi Themes
Fallujah returns with Xenotaph, a sci-fi-themed album featuring Evan Brewer on bass and a new lineup pushing melodic and technical boundaries.