Archive for July 2026
BOSS Introduces Its First Electric Bass Gig Bag, the CB-EB15
BOSS has introduced the CB-EB15, its first electric bass gig bag, featuring thick padding, an adjustable end guard, and detachable neck supports.
Kevin Scott Unleashes a Filthy Bass Tone on Forq’s Live at Moods Set
Watch Kevin Scott drive Forq’s newly released 2019 performance at Moods in Zurich with a Moollon P Bass, heavy effects, deep grooves, and huge low end.
Meshell Ndegeocello Announces Star-Studded Covers Album “Synonym”
Meshell Ndegeocello will release Synonym on October 2nd, reimagining classic songs with Cynthia Erivo, Chaka Khan, Laura Lee, WILLOW, and more guests.
How to Use String Raking for Faster, Smoother Bass Lines
Learn how to use string raking to improve your bass right-hand technique, create smoother lines, and move efficiently across the strings.
Adam Ben Ezra Turns One Upright Bass Into a Full Band at Moods
Adam Ben Ezra turns one five string upright bass into a complete groove, layering parts with a looper before improvising over the top at Moods in Zurich.
Thundercat Announces 32-Date “Distracted AF” North American Tour
Thundercat has mapped out a fall North American tour supporting “Distracted,” beginning October 2nd in Miami and wrapping December 11th in Austin.
Mastodon Announces New Album, Shares “Snakes for Dinner” Featuring Josh Homme
Mastodon returns August 28th with Marrow Deep, its first album in five years. Watch Troy Sanders tear through “Snakes for Dinner” with Josh Homme today.
L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Reveals Aggressive Brain Cancer Diagnosis
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch has been diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer and will miss the band's farewell tour as a GoFundMe helps support her care.
Flea and Anna Butterss Turn Tiny Desk Into a Two-Bass Showcase
Flea and Anna Butterss share the low end at Tiny Desk, moving between two electric basses, upright bass and trumpet across three songs from the album Honora.
This Buckeye Burl Lakland 44-51 Is an Absolute Showstopper
This chambered Lakland USA Series 44-51 features a Buckeye Burl top, roasted birdseye maple fingerboard, and Neo Punch split-coil pickup.
Linda May Han Oh Turns Bud Powell’s “Hallucinations” Into an Upright Bass Showcase
Linda May Han Oh handles pulse, harmony, counterpoint, and melody on upright bass in this stripped-down duo performance of Bud Powell’s “Hallucinations.”
Paul McCartney Becomes a “Session Man” for The Rolling Stones on “Covered in You”
Paul McCartney joins The Rolling Stones on “Covered in You,” bringing his bass to the band’s new Andrew Watt-produced album, "Foreign Tongues", out now.











