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High Fade Bring the Funk-Rock Fury on “Twice As Nice”
New Albums

High Fade Bring the Funk-Rock Fury on “Twice As Nice”

High Fade has released their second album, “Twice As Nice,” a genre-blending set packed with filthy funk grooves, riff-heavy rock, disco swagger, and bass-driven energy.

Bass of the Week: Novo’s Ivorus Brings Offset Cool and Jazzmaster Growl
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Novo’s Ivorus Brings Offset Cool and Jazzmaster Growl

This week’s Bass of the Week is the Novo Guitars Ivorus, a medium-scale four-string with Lollar Jazzmaster Bass pickups and offset style.

Kira Roessler Returns With “Enigma,” a New Album of Minimalist Bass Storytelling
New Albums

Kira Roessler Returns With “Enigma,” a New Album of Minimalist Bass Storytelling

Former Black Flag bassist Kira Roessler has announced her second solo album, "Enigma," a minimalist, bass-driven collection arriving July 10th.

Weekly Top 10: Eastwood’s Microtonal Doubleneck, Musician’s Friend Relaunches, Stanley Clarke’s Lieber Bass & More
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: Eastwood’s Microtonal Doubleneck, Musician’s Friend Relaunches, Stanley Clarke’s Lieber Bass & More

This week’s top bass stories include Eastwood’s microtonal doubleneck, Musician’s Friend’s outlet relaunch, Stanley Clarke’s Lieber bass, and more.

Supercool Pedals SPRITZ! Saturator Brings Bass-Friendly Compression and Tube-Like Drive
Pedals & Effects

Supercool Pedals SPRITZ! Saturator Brings Bass-Friendly Compression and Tube-Like Drive

Supercool Pedals has introduced the SPRITZ! Saturator, a bass-friendly compression and saturation pedal inspired by classic OTA circuits.

Adam Clayton, John McVie & Dusty Hill Basses Hit the Auction Block
Basses

Adam Clayton, John McVie & Dusty Hill Basses Hit the Auction Block

Julien’s Auctions’ 2026 Music Icons event will feature basses from Adam Clayton, John McVie, Dusty Hill, Jack Blades, David Ellefson, and more.

Paul McCartney’s New Song “Home to Us” Features Historic First Duet With Ringo Starr
New Albums

Paul McCartney’s New Song “Home to Us” Features Historic First Duet With Ringo Starr

Paul McCartney has released “Home to Us,” a new track featuring his first-ever duet with Ringo Starr. Hear the Beatle-esque song from McCartney’s upcoming album, "The Boys of Dungeon Lane."

Short Scale, Big Sound: Nordstrand’s Acinonyx V Returns for 2026
Basses

Short Scale, Big Sound: Nordstrand’s Acinonyx V Returns for 2026

The Nordstrand Audio Acinonyx V returns for 2026 with a 30.7-inch scale, PolyVox 5 pickup, and California-built construction.

The Rolling Stones Announce “Foreign Tongues,” Featuring Darryl Jones & Paul McCartney
New Albums

The Rolling Stones Announce “Foreign Tongues,” Featuring Darryl Jones & Paul McCartney

The Rolling Stones have announced their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, featuring bassist Darryl Jones and guest appearances from Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood, and more.

Eastwood Unveils Microtonal Doubleneck Guitar/Bass Inspired by Angine de Poitrine
Basses

Eastwood Unveils Microtonal Doubleneck Guitar/Bass Inspired by Angine de Poitrine

Eastwood Guitars has announced the Microtonal Doubleneck 4/6 Electric Guitar/Bass, a Guitstarter model inspired by Khn de Poitrine.

Empress Effects Drive Pedal Offers Deep Overdrive Control
Pedals & Effects

Empress Effects Drive Pedal Offers Deep Overdrive Control

Empress Effects has introduced the Drive, a flexible overdrive pedal with mid shaping, clean blend, boost routing, post-mix EQ, and an adaptive noise gate.

Dan Maines and Clutch Announce 2026 U.S. Fall Tour
Concerts & Tours

Dan Maines and Clutch Announce 2026 U.S. Fall Tour

Clutch has announced a 17-date U.S. headlining tour for fall 2026, with dates from Charlotte to Norfolk and select support from Slomosa and Blood Vulture.