Archive for 2026 - Page 7

We visited Sweetwater Studios for a look at the gear, workflow, and recording philosophy behind capturing great band performances.

Goose has announced a fall 2026 tour supporting their forthcoming album Big Modern!, with Trevor Weekz laying down the groove on “Good2B.”

Trickfish’s new L212 bass cabinet pairs two Lavoce 12-inch neodymium drivers in a compact, lightweight 800-watt enclosure.

The sax, drums, and upright bass trio format shines in New Jazz Underground’s live performance of “23,” filmed in New York City.

Catch up on the most-read bass gear stories of May 2026, including new instruments, pedals, and standout low-end tools ranked by readers.

Blackbeard Guitars’ Brontolo Double is a short-scale Tele-style bass with a relic finish, poplar body, and neodymium pickups.

BEAT breathes new life into King Crimson's "Frame by Frame," with bassist Tony Levin, Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, and Danny Carey delivering a fierce performance.

Ronald LaPread, founding bassist for the Commodores and the groove behind “Brick House,” has died at 75. We look back on his legacy.

Paul McCartney, Geddy Lee, Kikuchi Guitars, Spencer Zahn, and Hadrien Feraud topped this week’s most-read bass stories.

This fascinating session follows Generation Y as they transform a Pearl Jam song into jazz, revealing the creative decisions, interplay, and musicianship behind the arrangement.

Solid State Logic’s SSL 1 is a compact USB audio interface with 32-bit conversion, 4K enhancement, and a dedicated DI input.

Gov’t Mule and Ziggy Marley will co-headline the “Dreaming the Same Dream” Tour this fall, with Kevin Scott anchoring the Mule.