Don Was Takes Detroit’s Groove Nationwide with a Massive 2026 Tour
Don Was has announced a 2026 U.S. tour with his Pan-Detroit Ensemble, supporting "Groove in the Face of Adversity" and performing "Blues for Allah" live.
Janek Gwizdala and Daniele Camarda Release “Seminario,” an Improvised Bass Duo Album
Janek Gwizdala and Daniele Camarda reunite for "Seminario," an improvised bass duo album built from melodic interplay and ambient soundscapes.
Dingwall Unveils 2025 Kyle Konkiel Signature Combustion With New Electronics and Matte Army Green Finish
Dingwall and Kyle Konkiel return with a 2025 Signature Combustion featuring a Matte Army Green finish, EMG 3-band EQ, new hardware, and limited run of 100.
STS9’s “Human Dream”: Inside the Band’s First Self-Recorded Album and Alana Rocklin’s Next-Level Tone
STS9 returns with "Human Dream," their first self-recorded album. Alana Rocklin’s powerful bass and cinematic soundscapes drive this ambitious 19-track release.
Guns N’ Roses Announce 2026 World Tour and Two New Singles
Guns N’ Roses return in 2026 with a massive world tour and two new singles, “Nothin” and “Atlas.” See all dates and details for Duff McKagan’s next run.
Jens Ritter’s Hawaiian Pyro Okon Bass: A Fully Pyrographed Masterpiece by Dino Muradian
The Hawaiian Pyro Okon Bass from Jens Ritter features full-body pyrography by Dino Muradian, alder/maple construction, Triplebuckers, and a 35-inch scale.
A Jazz Partnership Decades in the Making: Scofield & Holland Drop “Memories of Home”
John Scofield and Dave Holland unveil Memories of Home, their first duo album featuring new and revisited originals shaped by decades of collaboration.
This Week in Bass: G&L’s Final Days, Mike Dirnt’s New Signature, and a Stunning Acoustic Archtop
G&L’s final weeks, Canna’s all-ebony EVO Archtop, and Mike Dirnt’s new Epiphone Grabber G-3 lead this week’s top bass stories, gear, and lessons.
Dylan Desmond Breaks Down His Three-Channel Rig on Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin’s “Stygian Bough Vol. II”
Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin return with Stygian Bough Vol. 2. Dylan Desmond breaks down his three-channel tapping rig and seven-string approach in detail.
Stuart Clayton Releases “Plectrum Funk for Bass Guitar,” A New Guide to Advanced Pick Technique
Stuart Clayton’s new book, "Plectrum Funk for Bass Guitar," offers 100 exercises covering advanced pick technique, ghost notes, chords, muting, and more.
Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner Announce 2026 “Double Trouble Double Vision” Tour
Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner will co-headline the 2026 “Double Trouble Double Vision” tour, featuring Robbie Harrington and longtime Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson.
B-15 Tone in a Box: Origin Effects Releases the BASSRIG Fifteen Preamp and DI
Origin Effects launches the BASSRIG Fifteen, an all-analog preamp and DI that recreates the full circuit and cab sound of the iconic Ampeg B-15 Portaflex.