Archive for August 2025 - Page 4
The Flaming Lips Light Up Chicago: Live Photos from the Salt Shed
The Flaming Lips brought the full spectacle to the Salt Shed this week. It was wild and weird in the best possible way. Giant balloons, confetti blasts, trippy lights, the whole thing. And the band sounded locked in. Modest Mouse kicked things off but only made it through about half their set before the show got shut down due to...
Why Every Bassist Should Learn Pick Playing: A Heavy Groove Lesson in A Minor
Discover why pick playing matters for bassists in this A minor groove lesson, featuring open strings, fast runs, and precise articulation.
Funk on the Airwaves: Herbie Hancock & The Headhunters’ 1975 Midnight Special Set
Paul Jackson’s bass work takes center stage in this rare 1975 TV set from Herbie Hancock and The Headhunters, live on The Midnight Special.
Goose Drops Surprise Album “Chain Yer Dragon,” Driven by Trevor Weekz’s Bass Lines
Goose has released a surprise album, Chain Yer Dragon, with bassist Trevor Weekz driving the sound on fan favorites and new studio takes.
Freekbass Joins Bergantino Family, Talks Funk, Bass, and TikTok Success
Funk bassist Freekbass joins the Bergantino family and talks about his music, bass gear, and TikTok success in this wide-ranging interview.
Affordable Retro: Gretsch Launches Electromatic CVT Bass Double-Cut in 32″ Scale
Discover the new Gretsch Electromatic CVT Bass Double-Cut, a retro-inspired 32" scale model with Low Down pickups and a street price of $399.
Pops Magellan Closes EastWest Trilogy, Beaming Down Alien Funk in “Drive Complaining”
“Drive Complaining” completes Pops Magellan’s EastWest trilogy with a cosmic blend of emotion, distortion, and groove.
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Celebrate 50 Years of the Grateful Dead’s “Blues for Allah” on Tour
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble hit the road to celebrate 50 years of the Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah with a full album performance.
Bass of the Week: Daddy Mojo Rosetta Archtop Bass with Adjustable Neck and Short-Scale Design
Discover the Daddy Mojo Rosetta Archtop Bass, a short-scale build with a unique adjustable neck inspired by parlor guitars.
Can Charles Berthoud Conquer the Hardest Metal Bass Line Ever?
In a blazing metal challenge, Charles Berthoud climbs through 10 tracks to take on Drone Corpse Aviator by Archspire.
New from DR Strings: Black Dragon Multi-Scale Bass Strings with Coated Wrap
DR Strings introduces the Black Dragon Multi-Scale Bass Strings, featuring a black coated wrap and Accurate Core Technology for clarity and tone.
Rare 1985 Stevie Ray Vaughan Footage, Oteil’s Dire Wolf Bass & More: This Week’s Top Bass Stories
Rare 1985 Stevie Ray Vaughan footage, Oteil Burbridge’s Dire Wolf Bass, and more highlights from this week’s top bass stories.