Joe Dart Drops 3 Signature Basses, and Nathan East Revisits “Get Lucky” in This Week’s Top 10
Discover this week's top bass news: Joe Dart's trio of new basses, Marcus Miller's Sire update, Ampeg’s SVT preamp, and more.
Charles Berthoud Reacts to Michael Manring’s “Tetrahedron”: “Is This the Greatest Fretless Solo Ever?”
Charles Berthoud is floored by Michael Manring’s “Tetrahedron,” calling it one of the greatest fretless solos ever. Watch his full breakdown.
It Took Years to Master This Jaco Pastorius Classic: Watch Léo Chazallet’s Take on “Havona”
Jaco Pastorius's "Havona" is no easy feat, but Léo Chazallet delivers a powerful interpretation after years of dedication to the piece.
Jaco Pastorius and Biréli Lagrène Trade Blazing Solos on “The Chicken” – Live in 1986
Jaco Pastorius brings intensity and creativity to this 1986 live trio recording, featuring standout solos with Biréli Lagrène on "The Chicken."
Hypnotic and Genre-Bending: Elephant Stone’s Indian Psych Rock Shines in KEXP Session
Elephant Stone blend swirling psych rock with Indian influences in this hypnotic KEXP session featuring a medley of three standout tracks.
Ellen Alaverdyan Tackles Tool, Primus, Korn, and More: 10 Killer Metal Bass Lines
Ellen Alaverdyan returns with the final installment of her metal bass series, featuring Tool, Primus, Rage Against the Machine, and more.
Rare Footage: John Patitucci Brings Polka Flavor to Chick Corea & Herbie Hancock’s Jazz Jam
Watch rare archival footage as bassist John Patitucci injects a surprising polka twist into Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock's jazz performance from 1985.
Top 10 Bass Gear Stories for March 2025: Marcus Miller & Sire’s New Bass Takes Center Stage
Marcus Miller's new Sire bass, Gibson's Tobias comeback, and more: Check out the top 10 bass gear stories that grabbed readers' attention in March 2025.
Watch: Vincen García’s Funk-Infused “Alt-F4” Performance Lights Up Black Music Festival
Funky bass lines, soaring horns, and festival energy collide in Vincen García's live performance of "Alt-F4" at the Black Music Festival.
Bassist Lawrence Haber Steps Into the Spotlight with His Composition “Gia”
Bassist Lawrence Haber shares his original tune "Gia" in a new video featuring a group performance with keys, saxophone, percussion, and more.
Postmodern Van Halen, Geddy Lee’s Moog, New Bass Gear, and More: Top 10 This Week
Bass gear drops, artist interviews, and a Van Halen cover like you’ve never heard—check out this week’s 10 must-read bass stories.
How Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” Came Together: Nathan East Breaks It Down
Nathan East looks back on recording Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" with Omar Hakim, Nile Rodgers, and Pharrell—including the one-take bass line that made the cut.