Archive for April 2026 - Page 4

Billy Talent shares their version of Rush’s “Limelight,” featuring a strong vocal performance and a Jazz Bass tone that stays true to the original feel.

Fender’s Vintera III series leads this week’s top bass stories, alongside Dogstar’s new single, Rock Hall inductees, and more must-read bass news.

Harley Benton teams up with BassTheWorld’s Gregor Fris for the MV-4JB Plus Signature bass, featuring Kloppmann pickups, premium woods, and high-end appointments.

Molinari’s fretless 5 string cuts through “Minerva” with stunning intonation, leading a progressive fusion track where solo bass moments hit just as hard as the riffs.

Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade will release "Return of the Live Frogs: Volume 1" on May 22, 2026, just as the Claypool Gold tour gets underway.

Mesa/Boogie has introduced the Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II, a compact bass preamp and DI pedal with a 40% smaller chassis, sweepable mids, hi-pass filter, and more.

Julian Lage’s trio delivers six tunes in 25 minutes, with Jorge Roeder digging in hard on upright and driving the energy throughout. (

Carlos Henriquez reimagines Thelonious Monk on "Monk Con Clave," blending jazz, Latin jazz, and Afro-Cuban rhythms with bold arrangements and standout bass lines.

Fender introduces the Vintera III Series, featuring new Jazz Bass, Precision Bass, and Bass VI models inspired by iconic ‘60s and ‘70s designs, with prices starting at $1,249.

Warren Haynes Band delivers more than two and a half hours from Amp Jam 2, with Kevin Scott laying down deep, steady grooves throughout.

A federal jury has found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for anticompetitive conduct. Here’s what the landmark ruling could mean for artists, venues, and fans.

Learn how to build slap bass grooves using double stops in this Bass Gym lesson. Explore fourths, thirds, and creative techniques to add power and articulation to your playing.