Archive for 2025 - Page 77
Weekly Top 10: A Rare Jaco Pastorius Recording, Marcus Miller’s Head-Turning New Bass, and More
Marcus Miller debuts a bold new bass, Jaco Pastorius’s rare 1984 recording surfaces, and more top bass stories you need to hear from the week of March 18-24, 2025.
Barefaced Audio Unveils First Active Bass Cabinet – Compact Power with 200W Onboard
Barefaced Audio unveils its first active bass cabinet, the Activier One10T, packing 200W of onboard power into a lightweight, gig-ready design.
Leonid & Friends Crush “What Is Hip?” in a Funk-Filled Performance
Leonid & Friends bring the funk with their spot-on cover of Tower of Power's "What Is Hip?," featuring tight rhythms, powerhouse horns, and deep grooves.
Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton Keeps Rolling – Close Enemies Adds 2025 Tour Dates
Tom Hamilton isn’t slowing down. The Aerosmith bassist has added new 2025 dates with Close Enemies, bringing their tour to more cities this year.
Schecter and Charles Berthoud Expand Signature Bass Series with a 6-String Model
Charles Berthoud's signature bass line grows with the Schecter CB-6, a sleek 6-string model featuring a 35" scale, EMG pickups, and a deep cutaway.
FORQ’s “Bomp” Brings the Groove – Watch Their New Video
FORQ's "Bomp" brings deep grooves and dynamic energy in their new official video. Featuring Kevin Scott on bass, this one’s a must-watch!
Bruce Dickinson’s Long-Awaited Return: His First North American Solo Tour in Decades – with Bass Virtuoso Tanya O’Callaghan
Bruce Dickinson returns for his first major North American solo tour in decades, with bass powerhouse Tanya O’Callaghan joining him on The Mandrake Project.
Josh Werner on Jazz, Hip-Hop, and the Art of Improvised Bass
In this interview, bassist Josh Werner explores the connection between jazz and hip-hop, his work with James Brandon Lewis, and how improvisation shapes his sound.
Watch: Samuel Haynes Unleashes “Finger Picking Madness” on a Piccolo Bass
Samuel Haynes unleashes "finger picking madness" in a mesmerizing performance of "Petrichor," showcasing impressive technique on the piccolo bass.
Mike Watt and mssv Drop “On and On” – A Sonic Journey Fueled by Endless Touring
Mike Watt's trio mssv returns with "On and On," featuring the hypnotic "Boat Song" and a relentless touring spirit that captures the essence of the road.
How to Use the Blues Scale to Level Up Your Bass Lines and Fills
Unlock your creativity by mastering the blues scale on bass. This lesson breaks down simple shapes to help you craft dynamic bass lines and fills.
Watch: Cory Wong, Sammy Rae, and Yohannes Tona Take on Wings’ “Arrow Through Me”
Paul McCartney’s “Arrow Through Me” gets a groovy live rework as Cory Wong, Sammy Rae, and Yohannes Tona take it on.