Throwback Thursday: Tony Kanal Rocks His Yamaha BB on No Doubt’s 1996 TV Debut
Tony Kanal anchored No Doubt’s 1996 TV debut with his Yamaha BB, a GK head, and the bass tone that helped launch a band.
Stanley Clarke Returns to Tiny Desk with Alembic in Hand and a Lifetime of Low-End Wisdom
Bass legend Stanley Clarke performs at NPR’s Tiny Desk, highlighting his upright and Alembic bass work in a dynamic, genre-spanning set.
Bakithi Kumalo on Fretless Bass, ‘You Can Call Me Al,’ and His Unlikely Breakthrough
Bakithi Kumalo shares how a call from Paul Simon led him from a South African garage to recording one of pop music's most iconic fretless bass solos.
Vintage Funk: Alan Gorrie and Average White Band Perform “Work To Do” Live in 1975
This unearthed 1975 live clip features Alan Gorrie and Average White Band performing “Work To Do,” with Gorrie driving the groove on his Fender P Bass.
Kevin Scott Channels Johnnie Taylor’s Soul on a 5-String Moollon with “What About My Love” Bass Cover
Kevin Scott brings deep groove and motion to a soulful bass cover of Johnnie Taylor’s “What About My Love” using his 5-string Moollon.
Evan Marien’s Ken Smith Bass Shines in Jazz Fusion Set with Dana Hawkins at Nublu
Evan Marien performs live at Nublu with Dana Hawkins, blending groove-driven jazz fusion, octave effects, and his Ken Smith bass into a standout set.
Bakithi Kumalo on Paul Simon’s Graceland, Fretless Bass, and Finding His Voice
Bakithi Kumalo shares the story behind his iconic fretless bass work on Paul Simon’s Graceland and how music changed the course of his life.
Laura Lee Lays Down the Groove with Her Signature Fender Jazz Bass in New Khruangbin Video
Laura Lee plays her new Fender Jazz Bass in a Khruangbin session, showing off the tone, feel, and design behind her signature model.
Esperanza Spalding Brings Fretless Groove to Herbie Hancock’s “Watermelon Man” with Glasper
Esperanza Spalding plays fretless bass with Robert Glasper in a creative live take on Herbie Hancock’s “Watermelon Man” at the Polar Music Prize.
Honoring Brian Wilson with a Soulful Take on “God Only Knows” by Consider the Source
We first shared this “God Only Knows” cover by Consider the Source for its emotional power. After Brian Wilson’s passing, it feels even more resonant.
John Cowan Lays It Down as The Doobie Brothers Perform “Listen to the Music” Live on Colbert
John Cowan Brings Vintage Jazz Bass Tone to Doobie Brothers’ “Listen to the Music” Performance on Colbert
10 Must-Have Father’s Day Gifts for Bassist Dads Under $100 with Exclusive Promo Codes
Discover the best Father’s Day gifts for bass players under $100, including tuners, strings, cables, accessories, and more practical gear picks.