Archive for 2025 - Page 65
Herbie Hancock’s “Chameleon” Live in ’75: Paul Jackson and Mike Clark’s Locked-In Groove Is a Masterclass
Herbie Hancock's "Chameleon" live in 1975 features Paul Jackson and Mike Clark in peak form, delivering a locked-in groove that's pure rhythmic magic.
From Viral Covers to National Stages: Aneesa Strings Launches Tour Behind New EP “The Calm”
Aneesa Strings hits the road for a national tour, bringing her empowering new EP "The Calm," a soulful mix of jazz, R&B, and hip-hop, to the stage.
D’Addario Updates NYXL Line with New Option for Modern Bass Setups
D'Addario expands its NYXL bass string series with new multi-scale sets aimed at players using fanned-fret and extended-scale instruments.
Vasti Jackson Honors Prince With a Soulful “Purple Rain” Tribute Featuring Reggie McBride on Bass
A soulful tribute to Prince: Vasti Jackson leads a stirring live performance of "Purple Rain" featuring Reggie McBride on bass.
Big News: No Treble Turns 16 and Enters a New Chapter
No Treble is 16, and something big is happening. We’re celebrating the milestone with a major announcement about the future of the site and community.
Groove Podcast: Duncan Coutts on Bass, Belonging, and 30 Years of Our Lady Peace
Duncan Coutts reflects on 30 years with Our Lady Peace, the art of restraint on bass, and how he learned to stop feeling like a guest in the band.
They Wrote a Song That Sounded Like The Meters – Then Played It Live With George Porter Jr.
Twilight Muse teams up with George Porter Jr. for “The Mayor,” a live track sparked by a Meters-style riff.
The 10 Bass Gear Releases That Ruled April 2025: Nathan East’s New Amp, Joe Dart’s Signature Basses, and More
From Nathan East's new amp to Joe Dart's signature basses, here are the 10 most talked-about bass gear releases from April 2025.
From Two Chords to Endless Bass Ideas: Unlocking Melodic Creativity
Learn how to craft melodic bass lines using only two simple chords. Explore arpeggios, inversions, and creative phrasing in this Bass Gym lesson.
Prince Cover: Oz Noy’s Band Reimagines “I Would Die 4 U” with James Genus & Dave Weckl (Live in Chicago)
Oz Noy's band takes on Prince's "I Would Die 4 U" live in Chicago, with James Genus on bass, Dave Weckl on drums, and Chrissi Poland on vocals.
Pops Magellan Channels Raw Emotion in New Single “Drive Complaining,” Announces Debut EP Tour
Bassist Pops Magellan unveils "Drive Complaining," a raw, funky new single, and announces solo shows supporting her debut EP, "Damage."
Carol Kaye, Bass Icon Behind “Good Vibrations” and Thousands of Hits, Finally Enters Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
After decades behind countless hits, bass icon Carol Kaye is being honored with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Musical Excellence Award in 2025.











