Archive for May 2026

Phil Jones Bass has introduced the BOOSTEROOSTER PE-2, a compact bass preamp and clean boost pedal with 2-band EQ and pickup impedance switching.

Ellen Alaverdyan returns with Jaminai on the title track from the band's upcoming album, Take Off, delivering groove, melody, and a standout solo.

Down’s 2026 tour will feature Helmet and Spirit in the Room, with bassist Pat Bruders anchoring the long-running metal supergroup.

Ten Years After co-founder Leo Lyons shares stories of early rock, rare basses, Woodstock, and a lifetime spent pushing music forward.

David Ellefson shared isolated bass and drum tracks from Megadeth’s Rust in Peace, revealing his gear setup and studio memories.

Marcus Miller and Richard Bona lock in with Isaiah Sharkey for an unforgettable SFJAZZ performance honoring George Benson.

The new DOD/Morley Wah-ocTo-Fuzz combines switchless wah, analog octave, and vintage fuzz circuits in one pedal for bass and more.

Build your slap technique with this Bass Gym lesson on “Dare I Say,” a punk-funk bass exercise inspired by Rob Trujillo, King Crimson, and odd sounds.

Vincen García brings “Melatonina” to the stage in Buenos Aires with huge tone, deep groove, and the fluid bass work that defines his sound.

Sonny Rollins changed the face of jazz. We remember the saxophone colossus through three important recordings and the bassists who helped drive them.

Polish bass virtuoso Kinga Głyk has announced her first U.S. tour, with June dates in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Baltimore, Elkhart, Cambridge, and New York.

Rush’s full 1984 Grace Under Pressure concert captures Geddy Lee balancing bass, synths, and vocals at an astonishing level.