Archive for 2026 - Page 39
Watch: NAMM 2026 – Pops Magellan Lights Up the Music Man Booth with “Funk Karma”
Pops Magellan’s NAMM 2026 set with Artur Menezes and Julian Ho had fans wondering again if her groove is from Earth or some deeper corner of the cosmos.
Thundercat Announces “Distracted,” His First New Album Since 2020
Thundercat announces "Distracted," his first album since 2020, featuring Tame Impala, Lil Yachty, A$AP Rocky, and more. Out April 3.
Inside Treaty Oak Revival’s Breakout Era: Bassist Dakota Hernandez on the Gig, the Gear, and the Road
Dakota Hernandez shares how he stepped into Treaty Oak Revival at a pivotal moment, bringing his own voice, tone, and approach to a band on the rise.
Raw One Take Funk Bass Performance by Remco on Mayones Jabba
Remco plugs in his Mayones Jabba and records a raw one take funk bass jam with no edits no processing and plenty of groove.
Trace Elliot Expands Effects Line With Bass-Focused Overdrive Pedal
Trace Elliot has unveiled a new Bass Overdrive Pedal designed to deliver tube-like grit while preserving low-end clarity and definition.
3 Fretting Hand Habits That Hold Bass Players Back (And How to Fix Them)
Learn the three most common fretting hand problems bass players face and how to fix them. Improve comfort, control, and efficiency with better technique.
At NAMM 2026, Marcus Miller Turns the Sire Booth into a Groove Clinic
Marcus Miller lit up the Sire booth at NAMM 2026 with a locked in performance that stopped traffic and cut through the chaos of the show floor.
Native Instruments Enters Preliminary Insolvency Proceedings
Native Instruments has entered preliminary insolvency proceedings in Germany, with restructuring plans underway.
Genzler Unveils Magellan ULV Series: Ultra-Light Vertical Bass Cabinets
The new Genzler Magellan ULV cabinets combine neodymium speakers, vertical design, and ultra-light construction for powerful, compact bass tone.
Dumpstaphunk Bring Extended New Orleans Funk to SFJAZZ With “Let’s Do It”
Dumpstaphunk perform “Let’s Do It” live at SFJAZZ in a six minute clip featuring Tony Hall on bass and a locked New Orleans funk groove.
Jon von Boehm Announces New Album Reflections, Shares Urgent New Single “Not Today”
Nashville bassist Jon von Boehm previews his upcoming album "Reflections" with the cinematic new single “Not Today.”
Winter NAMM 2026: Stradi’s Fretless Symphony Bass Is a Masterclass in Craft and Storytelling
From gold-highlighted poplar burl to a fretless pale moon ebony board, Stradi’s Symphony bass stood out at Winter NAMM 2026.