Archive for 2025 - Page 36
Only Nate Navarro Could Make This S. Martyn Bass Sound This Good
Nate Navarro meets a headless S. Martyn bass from Brazil—and the tone he pulls from it is straight-up unreal.
Peter Hook & The Light Announce 2026 Tour with New Order’s “Get Ready” Performed in Full
Bass legend Peter Hook takes The Light on tour in 2026 to perform New Order’s "Get Ready" album live alongside Joy Division and New Order favorites.
Death By Audio Unveils Crossover Fuzz Pedal with Dual-Band Tone Control
Death By Audio introduces the Crossover Fuzz, a dual-band pedal that splits highs and lows for powerful tone-shaping and chaotic fuzz. Hear it on bass, guitar, and more in the demo.
Watch: Coheed and Cambria Drop “Endless Summer” Take on “Goodbye, Sunshine” with Nick Hexum
Coheed and Cambria rework “Goodbye, Sunshine” with Nick Hexum, blending dub vibes and tropical flair after a standout Chicago show.
Trey Anastasio Band Announces Fall Tour with Dezron Douglas Holding Down the Low End
Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio takes his band on a November tour with bassist Dezron Douglas. The run includes Beacon Theatre shows marking the fifth anniversary of the Beacon Jams residency.
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.