Archive for 2026 - Page 2
Bass of the Week: Bogensperger’s 0005P Keeps It Simple With Some Clever Twists
The Bogensperger 0005P prototype pairs a wedged alder body, padauk neck, and custom single-coil pickup with a minimalist approach. Watch the bass in action.
Watch Geezer Butler Play “War Pigs” with Jack Black in Newly Released Footage
Watch Geezer Butler perform Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” with Jack Black, Roman Morello, and other young musicians in the newly released official concert video.
Darkest Hour Bring the Thunder on “Suffer Divine”
Darkest Hour return with “Suffer Divine,” blending melodic death metal with Aaron Deal’s thunderous bass. Watch “Salvation” and see their upcoming tour dates.
This Week in Bass: A New Bridge, Vintage Cetera, and Ritter’s Pirate Bass
Guyker’s new bass bridge tops this week’s most-read stories, joined by vintage Peter Cetera, Ritter’s pirate-inspired bass, Meshuggah tour news, and much more.
Adam Ben Ezra Takes Upright Bass Looping to Another Level on “Where’s the Exit”
Adam Ben Ezra has a way of making one upright bass sound like much more. Watch his creative looping approach in a live performance of “Where’s the Exit.”
Christian McBride Finds Fresh Inspiration With Ursa Major on “Points of Light”
Christian McBride’s Ursa Major releases “Points of Light,” an adventurous debut produced by Terrace Martin that moves freely between jazz, blues, and funk.
André Cymone Calls for Unity and Action With “All Rise”
Bassist André Cymone returns with “All Rise,” a positive protest song blending funk, soul, and rock with a call for unity, independent thought, and voting.
Brian Cook and Russian Circles Bring a Wall of Sonic Devastation to KEXP
Watch Russian Circles unleash crushing low end and pummeling rhythms at KEXP, with bassist Brian Cook leading the charge through classics and new material.
Anna Butterss Announces Departure From Jason Isbell’s 400 Unit
Anna Butterss has left Jason Isbell's 400 Unit after three years, thanking fans and bandmates as they look ahead to the next chapter of their musical career.
Brian Bromberg Talks Piccolo Bass, Groove, and Starting Over on “Awakening”
Brian Bromberg discusses Awakening, the personal upheaval behind its melodies, and how piccolo bass helped him create an album that puts the songs first.
Brady Watt Reunites with Gary Clark Jr. for Bass & Bars Episode 88
Gary Clark Jr. joins bassist Brady Watt for Bass & Bars episode 88, reconnecting after earlier performances together on tour and at Radio City Music Hall.
Haken Brings “in a fever dream” to North America With Freddie Draper on Bass
Haken announces a 2027 North American tour supporting “in a fever dream,” with Freddie Draper on bass and support from Einar Solberg and Thank You Scientist.