Aston Barrett Jr. Leads The Wailers on Extensive 2026 U.S. Tour
The Wailers, led by bassist Aston Barrett Jr., will tour the U.S. this fall while celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Rastaman Vibration.”
This Week’s Top 10: Oteil Burbridge, Fender Jazz Bass, Keanu Reeves and More
From our Oteil Burbridge interview to Fender’s latest Jazz Bass and Keanu Reeves with Dogstar, catch up on this week’s biggest bass stories.
The Tragically Hip Revisit Their Final Tour With New Live Album
Gord Sinclair reflects on The Tragically Hip’s final tour as the band releases a new live album drawn from their emotional 2016 farewell run.
Mike Dirnt Is Selling “American Idiot” Tour Basses and a Fender Used to Record “Nimrod”
Mike Dirnt is opening an official Reverb shop featuring Green Day-used basses, amps, clothing, and more from throughout his career.
Former Queen Bassist Barry Mitchell Dies at 76
Barry Mitchell, who served as Queen’s second bassist during the band’s formative years before John Deacon joined, has died at the age of 76.
ZZ Top’s Elwood Francis Reflects on Losing Frank Beard and Dusty Hill
ZZ Top’s Elwood Francis remembers Frank Beard and Dusty Hill in an emotional tribute as the legendary Texas band prepares to return to the road.
Thomas Morgan Threads Melodic Bass Lines Through “Windflower”
Thomas Morgan joins pianist Ayumi Tanaka and drummer Thomas Strønen for “Windflower,” an intimate new trio album blending jazz and chamber music.
Fender Updates The Bends and The Pelt with Bass-Friendly V2 Pedals
Fender has revamped its effects lineup with four V2 pedals, including the bass-friendly Bends V2 compressor and Pelt V2 fuzz, both priced at $229.
Hiromi Revives The Trio Project with James Genus on Bass
Hiromi is bringing back The Trio Project with drummer Simon Phillips and bassist James Genus for a 2026 U.S. and European tour and new recording.
Jennifer Finch’s Posthumous Memoir “Shooting Up and Making Out” Set for 2027 Release
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch’s memoir, "Shooting Up and Making Out," will be published posthumously on January 19th, 2027 by Da Capo Press.
Oteil Burbridge on “The Offering,” the Grateful Dead, John Scofield, and Finding the Magic
Oteil Burbridge goes deep on "The Offering," Colonel Bruce Hampton, the Grateful Dead, John Scofield, his new Dire Wolf bass, and his musical philosophy.
Frank Bello Reveals What Made Anthrax’s New Album Worth the 10-Year Wait
Frank Bello discusses Anthrax’s new album, the band’s 10-year wait between records, recording at Studio 606, and the reaction to their new music.