Archive for 2026 - Page 15
Billy Corgan and Melissa Auf der Maur Explain the Secret to the Smashing Pumpkins’ Bass Groove
Melissa Auf der Maur and Billy Corgan explore the role of bass in shaping the Smashing Pumpkins’ groove — and why the instrument is “the mother of them all.”
P Bass, Leather Jacket, and Deep Pocket: Tim Lefebvre on New Scary Pockets Session
Sunburst P bass. Leather jacket. Tim Lefebvre laying down a deep pocket on this new Scary Pockets session with Tyler Ballgame.
Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. Unite for New Album “The Offering”, Debut “The Way We Rise”
Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. announce their collaborative album "The Offering," featuring an all-star lineup and the new single “The Way We Rise.”
Sire Unveils New Gen Marcus Miller Basses With Lighter Hardware and Reworked Electronics
Sire has updated its Marcus Miller bass lineup with the New Gen series, bringing revised neck profiles, lighter hardware, reworked electronics, and improved weight consistency to the V3, V7, V7 Vintage, and P7.
MonoNeon Brings the Funk at Yoshi’s with “Tell Me That This Love Ain’t Real”
MonoNeon hits Yoshi’s in Oakland with “Tell Me That This Love Ain’t Real,” blending deep pocket, quirky phrasing, and the fearless style he’s known for.
Tony Levin and Stick Men Announce 2026 North American “Brutal” Tour
Tony Levin and Stick Men have announced a 2026 North American tour supporting their latest EP, "Brutal." The trio featuring Levin, Markus Reuter, and Pat Mastelotto will perform across the U.S. and Canada this spring.
Three-Note Sequence Bass Exercise to Sync Your Fretting and Plucking Hands
Ryan Madora shares a three-note sequence bass exercise that improves fretting and plucking hand synchronization while building technique and fretboard control.
Thundercat Conjures a Cosmic Groove on “ThunderWave” with WILLOW
Thundercat and WILLOW float through “ThunderWave” in this dreamy live session, trading vocals, stacking harmonies, and leaving plenty of room for a fluid bass solo.
Modest Mouse Return With First New Song in Five Years, “Look How Far…,” and Announce Summer Tour
Modest Mouse have released their first new song in five years, “Look How Far…,” and announced a new run of North American tour dates for summer 2026.
Marc Brownstein Discusses The Disco Biscuits’ Allen Aucoin Split on Andy Frasco’s Emergency Podcast
Marc Brownstein discusses The Disco Biscuits’ split with Allen Aucoin during Andy Frasco’s emergency podcast, sharing his perspective on the band’s breakup.
Sadowsky Reveals 2026 Limited Edition Vintage P/J Bass in MetroLine & Masterbuilt Series
Sadowsky has unveiled its 2026 limited edition Vintage P/J bass in MetroLine and Masterbuilt versions, featuring chambered Okoume bodies and spalted maple tops.
Watch: Nathan East Brings Upright Bass to Clapton’s “Black Magic Woman”
With Nathan East on upright bass, Eric Clapton’s “Black Magic Woman” takes on a relaxed blues feel before the band lets it unfold into a jam.