Reader Spotlight: Tom Martin
Meet Tom Martin, a bassist from California who had some great answers to our “Why I Play the Bass” and “Superpower/claim to fame” questions. Here’s his story...
Dirty Loops: Work Shit Out
It has been quite a while since we’ve been able to feature a new video by Dirty Loops. That changes today with the return of the band and a new video they just shared.
The Fearless Flyers: Simon F15
We’re stoked for the second album by The Fearless Flyers (and awaiting the vinyl version). Here’s another clip the band has shared for The Fearless Flyers II and Joe Dart. Joe really does let it fly on this one.
Butcher Brown: Fiat
I love the “Jam in the Van” videos and just stumbled upon a great one by Butcher Brown. Bassist Andrew Randazzo drives the tune “Fiat” in this clip from the 2017 High Sierra Music Festival.
NT10: Top 10 Isolated Bass Tracks
Over the years, our Isolated Bass clips have been listened to 1.5 million times. We’ve published over 50 of them, and we’re so glad we don’t have to rank them ourselves. Thankfully, we leave that to you. Here are the top 10 reader favorite isolated bass clips over our history.
North Sea Jazz Cruise 2007: Mister Chameleon – Episode 2, with Marcus Miller
Zycopolis TV produced this video from the 2007 North Sea Jazz Cruise, which kicks off with Marcus Miller sharing a great story about how Herbie Hancock’s “Head Hunters” was such a game-changer for him. Then the video shifts between interviews and music with a who’s who list of musicians.
Tedeschi Trucks Band: Shame (Live)
Tedeschi Trucks Band made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week, and there’s a new bassist in the mix. In this clip, Brandon Boone lays down the low end, following Tim Lefebvre’s departure from the band.
NT10: Top 10 Basses of the Week
On August 25, 2011, Kevin kicked off the always popular Bass of the Week series with the goal of “featuring low-end instruments ranging from beautiful to bizarre.” In the years since we’ve featured over 400 basses in this weekly spotlight. Here are the top 10 reader favorites.
Keb’ Mo’, Jennifer Hartswick, and Christian McBride: France
Is there anyone cooler than Christian McBride? In this clip, Christian joins Keb’ Mo’ and Jennifer Hartswick for a performance of “France,” recorded live on NPR Music’s “Night Owl.”
Scary Pockets: “Come Together” Funk Cover
Usually, when we share a video with Jack Stratton involved, he has Joe Dart by his side. But the man can play bass (among many other instruments). In this clip, Jack joins Scary Pockets for their take on The Beatles’ “Come Together.”
Jacob Collier: Here Comes The Sun
WATCH: Multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier never ceases to amaze us. In this clip, he performs an arrangement of The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” on too many instruments to count (including double and electric basses) and multiple vocal tracks.
NT10: Top 10 Bass Player Interviews
In celebration of our 10 year anniversary this month, we’re taking a look back at some of the most popular features in our history. Here are the top 10 bass player interviews so far.











