Archive for June 2026
Oteil Burbridge’s Signed Dire Wolf Bass #2 Heads to Auction
Oteil Burbridge’s signed Dire Wolf Bass #2, built by Asher in the spirit of Jerry Garcia’s Wolf, is up for auction to support music education programs.
Tim Lefebvre, Michael Landau, and Keith Carlock Go Off on “Rascal Balls”
Michael Landau, Tim Lefebvre, and Keith Carlock stretch out on “Rascal Balls,” a tight and experimental trio performance.
Blackstar Beam Solo Adds Native NAM A2 Capture Support
Blackstar has added native NAM A2 Lite support to the Beam Solo, giving bassists access to TONE3000 captures through its compact, app-connected headphone amp.
Karina Rykman Announces ‘Late Checkout’ Album, Shares Bass-Driven “Easy, Rider”
Karina Rykman announces her second album, Late Checkout, due September 25, and shares the bass-driven “Easy, Rider” ahead of a coast-to-coast U.S. tour.
Toy Factory Project’s All-Star Lineup Features Oteil Burbridge on “A New Life”
Oteil Burbridge, Marcus King, Charlie Starr, Josh Shilling, and Paul T. Riddle deliver an inspired live version of "A New Life."
Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers Announce Fall 2026 U.S. Tour
Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers return to the road this fall for a lengthy U.S. run, with dates spanning September through December 2026.
Percussive Bass Study in A Minor: Ghost Notes, Groove, and Funk Feel
Learn how ghost notes, Am pentatonic shapes, and sixteenth-note feel can turn a simple bass line into a tight, percussive groove without cluttering the mix.
Four Modern Masters Unite: John Patitucci, Emmet Cohen, Chris Potter, and Johnathan Blake
John Patitucci plays upright bass for the entire two hour Live From Emmet’s Place set with Emmet Cohen, Chris Potter, and Johnathan Blake, plus plenty of solos.
Russian Circles Announce Nine, Share “Empath,” and Plot Fall Tour
Russian Circles will release their ninth album, Nine, on August 28. Hear the new single “Empath” and see the post-metal trio’s full fall 2026 tour dates.
Rickenbacker’s New 3030 Pairs a 330-Style Body With a Super-Short Scale Bass Neck
Meet the Rickenbacker 3030, a semi-acoustic bass with a 24.75-inch scale, Hot Toaster pickups, flatwounds, and the body of the company’s 330 guitar model.
Angine de Poitrine Brings Microtonal Low-End Mayhem to Jools Holland
Watch Angine de Poitrine make their Later... with Jools Holland debut with “Sarniezz,” a strange, heavy performance packed with low-end energy.
Thomann Takes Fender to Court Over Stratocaster Cease-and-Desist Campaign
Thomann has launched legal action against Fender over its Stratocaster cease-and-desist campaign, saying the dispute threatens competition and innovation.