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New Thin Lizzy Video Captures Phil Lynott Playing a Roland G33 on “The Boys Are Back in Town”
Bass Videos

New Thin Lizzy Video Captures Phil Lynott Playing a Roland G33 on “The Boys Are Back in Town”

Thin Lizzy just released this scorching 1983 take on “The Boys Are Back in Town,” with Phil Lynott looking and sounding impossibly cool on bass again.

Joe Dart and The Olllam Announce Fall 2026 Tour
Concerts & Tours

Joe Dart and The Olllam Announce Fall 2026 Tour

The Olllam and Vulfpeck bassist Joe Dart have announced a lengthy fall tour with dates across Europe and North America running from September through December 2026.

Mali Obomsawin Reckons With Art, Identity, and Ownership on “Automatic”
New Albums

Mali Obomsawin Reckons With Art, Identity, and Ownership on “Automatic”

Mali Obomsawin has announced her second solo album, “Automatic,” which pairs exploratory bass and vocals with archival Abenaki recordings.

Keanu Reeves and Dogstar Hit Fallon with a Hard-Hitting Performance of “Joy”
Bass Videos

Keanu Reeves and Dogstar Hit Fallon with a Hard-Hitting Performance of “Joy”

Keanu Reeves digs in with a nasty pick tone as Dogstar takes “Joy” to national TV.

The Wood Brothers Plot 18-Show Fall 2026 Tour
Concerts & Tours

The Wood Brothers Plot 18-Show Fall 2026 Tour

The Wood Brothers have announced 18 new U.S. tour dates for fall 2026, with bassist Chris Wood and company hitting the road in November and December.

André Cymone Resurrects the Minneapolis Sound on New Solo Album
New Albums

André Cymone Resurrects the Minneapolis Sound on New Solo Album

André Cymone taps into the spirit of the Minneapolis Sound on The Resurrection of Funk, a new solo album loaded with standout bass lines.

Royal Blood Announces Dead Company – Shares New “Ten Over Ten” Music Video
Bass Videos

Royal Blood Announces Dead Company – Shares New “Ten Over Ten” Music Video

Two people, no guitar, and a massive sound. Royal Blood is back with “Ten Over Ten,” the first single from the upcoming album Dead Company.

Eric Gales, Dennis Chambers, and Billy Sheehan Form New Power Trio GCS
Concerts & Tours

Eric Gales, Dennis Chambers, and Billy Sheehan Form New Power Trio GCS

Eric Gales, Dennis Chambers, and Billy Sheehan have formed the new power trio GCS, with their first U.S. tour dates set for this fall.

Squier’s New Paranormal Precision Bass Thinline SJ Breaks the P-Bass Formula
Basses

Squier’s New Paranormal Precision Bass Thinline SJ Breaks the P-Bass Formula

Squier’s Paranormal Precision Bass Thinline SJ gives the P-Bass a semi-hollow body, ’51 P and Jazz pickups, and three finish options for $479.

Three Monsters, One Stage: MonoNeon, Marcus King & Chris Dave Tear Into “Save Me”
Bass Videos

Three Monsters, One Stage: MonoNeon, Marcus King & Chris Dave Tear Into “Save Me”

MonoNeon has shared several Atomic Habitz clips from Newport, but this take on Marcus King’s “Save Me” may be the best showcase of this trio’s chemistry.

Geezer Butler Revisits Black Sabbath Classics on New All-Star Charity Album, “Sound & Vision Live”
New Albums

Geezer Butler Revisits Black Sabbath Classics on New All-Star Charity Album, “Sound & Vision Live”

Geezer Butler performs Black Sabbath classics with Corey Taylor, Glenn Hughes, Nuno Bettencourt and more on the new "Sound & Vision Live" album.

Keep It Groovy: Locking In With the Bo Diddley Beat
Keep It Groovy

Keep It Groovy: Locking In With the Bo Diddley Beat

Ryan Madora and drummer George Sluppick break down the Bo Diddley beat, showing how bass and drums lock in and turn the groove funky at slower tempos.