Archive for 2025 - Page 16
New Release: DarWin’s “Cry A River” Highlights Mohini Dey’s Dynamic Bass Work
DarWin’s new release “Cry A River” features Mohini Dey on bass, delivering clarity, groove, and tone alongside Simon Phillips and Greg Howe.
Remembering Ray Drummond: Jazz Bass Legend Dies at 78
Jazz bassist and composer Ray Drummond has died at 78. A prolific sideman and bandleader, he left an enduring mark on modern jazz.
Thundercat’s Colbert Performance and a Three-Player Bass Showdown Lead This Week’s Top 10
From Thundercat’s live Colbert appearance to a three-way bass battle and fresh gear and lesson highlights, here are the Top 10 bass stories of the week.
The Groove According to Ced Mitchell: Bass Lines That Honor D’Angelo
A laid-back D’Angelo tribute that hits just right, powered by the warm, steady groove of bassist Ced Mitchell.
Joe Dart Joins The Olllam for Their First U.S. Tour
Joe Dart joins The Olllam for their first-ever U.S. tour, blending Irish pipes with deep grooves. Dates span November 2–15 across intimate venues.
From Foldable Basses to Modern Modeling Pedals: October’s Top 10 Bass Gear Releases
Explore October’s top 10 bass gear releases — from foldable designs and modeling pedals to rare U2 basses hitting the auction block.
Gojira’s “Silver Cord Sessions” Show Jean-Michel Labadie with Armed His Sandberg & Gallien Krueger.
Jean-Michel Labadie brings his trademark intensity and Sandberg tone to Gojira’s Silver Cord Sessions performance.
Spark NEO Core: Smart Headphones with Built-In Guitar and Bass Amp
Spark NEO Core headphones let you plug in your bass or guitar, with built-in amps, effects, AI tone generation, and Bluetooth audio for music or practice.
Remembering Scott Sorry: The Wildhearts and Brides of Destruction Bassist Dies at 47
Scott Sorry, bassist for The Wildhearts and Brides of Destruction, has died at 47 after a long battle with brain cancer.
Slap Groove Shred Riccardo Oliva Puts the Ibanez Headless EHB1135MS Bass to Work
In this Ibanez feature, Riccardo Oliva explores the EHB1135MS’s slap tone, multi scale clarity, and lightweight ergonomic design.
Inside the Chaos and Magic of 90s Rock: Melissa Auf der Maur’s Story Finally Told
Melissa Auf der Maur revisits her years with Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins in her new memoir, "Even the Good Girls Will Cry."
June Rotenberg: Rediscovering a Bass Trailblazer Who Broke Barriers in Jazz and Classical Music
New details emerge about bassist June Rotenberg, a pioneering woman in jazz and classical music who defied barriers in the 1930s and beyond.