Melissa Auf der Maur Reflects on Hole, Smashing Pumpkins, and the ’90s in New Memoir
Melissa Auf der Maur has released "Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A 90s Rock Memoir," reflecting on her years with Hole, Smashing Pumpkins, and rock’s last analog decade.
Bass of the Week: Markbass GV 5 GOG Delivers Andrew Gouché Style in a Classic 5-String
The Markbass GV 5 GOG is a 5-string bass designed with gospel legend Andrew Gouché, featuring noiseless JJ pickups, vintage-style block inlays, and punchy passive tone.
Billy Sheehan’s New Band The Fell Announces First Tour Dates for 2026
Billy Sheehan’s new band The Fell has announced its first tour dates for March 2026, with a week of shows across the Northeast and Midwest.
This Week in Bass: Historic Auctions, New Gear, and Fresh Grooves
From Paul McCartney’s record-setting Yamaha BB-1200 to Upton’s Chicago bass and Sire’s New Gen upgrades, here are the biggest bass stories, gear, and grooves of the week.
Dusty Hill, John McVie, and Paul McCartney Basses Fetch Six Figures at Christie’s
Historic basses from the Jim Irsay Collection sold at Christie’s, including instruments owned by Dusty Hill, John McVie, and Paul McCartney.
Lorenzo Feliciati’s New Book “Bass Geography” Maps Triads and Quadriads Across the Neck
Bassist and educator Lorenzo Feliciati has released "Bass Geography: Geography of the Triads and Quadriads", a new instructional book designed to help players master the entire fretboard.
Cory Wong’s Syncopated Summer Camp Returns With Joe Dart, Victor Wooten, and More
Cory Wong’s Syncopated Summer Camp returns August 13–16, 2026 in San Francisco with bass faculty Joe Dart, Yohannes Tona, Ian Allison, and special guest Victor Wooten.
Billy Corgan and Melissa Auf der Maur Explain the Secret to the Smashing Pumpkins’ Bass Groove
Melissa Auf der Maur and Billy Corgan explore the role of bass in shaping the Smashing Pumpkins’ groove — and why the instrument is “the mother of them all.”
Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. Unite for New Album “The Offering”, Debut “The Way We Rise”
Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. announce their collaborative album "The Offering," featuring an all-star lineup and the new single “The Way We Rise.”
Sire Unveils New Gen Marcus Miller Basses With Lighter Hardware and Reworked Electronics
Sire has updated its Marcus Miller bass lineup with the New Gen series, bringing revised neck profiles, lighter hardware, reworked electronics, and improved weight consistency to the V3, V7, V7 Vintage, and P7.
Tony Levin and Stick Men Announce 2026 North American “Brutal” Tour
Tony Levin and Stick Men have announced a 2026 North American tour supporting their latest EP, "Brutal." The trio featuring Levin, Markus Reuter, and Pat Mastelotto will perform across the U.S. and Canada this spring.
Modest Mouse Return With First New Song in Five Years, “Look How Far…,” and Announce Summer Tour
Modest Mouse have released their first new song in five years, “Look How Far…,” and announced a new run of North American tour dates for summer 2026.