Yuichiro Yokouchi, Fujigen Founder and Guitar Industry Pioneer, Dies at 98
Yuichiro Yokouchi, founder of Fujigen and a key figure in Japan’s instrument industry, has died at 98. His work helped shape generations of basses and guitars.
The Wait Is Over: Gallien-Krueger’s RB Legacy 1001 and 2001 Are Now Shipping
Gallien-Krueger’s RB Legacy 1001 and 2001 are now shipping, delivering analog tone, massive output via Class H power, and new studio-ready features for bassists.
Contacting the Mothership: Pops Magellan’s DAMAGE Live at EastWest Studios
Bassist Pops Magellan has released "DAMAGE (Live at EastWest Studios)," a new three-song live EP featuring one-take performances captured at Hollywood’s EastWest Studios.
Bass of the Week: The McGrath Thunderhorse IV Is a Tonal Swiss Army Knife
Bass of the Week: The McGrath Thunderhorse IV combines triple pickups, flexible switching, and 18-volt electronics for a huge range of tones.
Carmine Appice’s Cactus Recruits Billy Sheehan, Dug Pinnick, Tony Franklin, and More for Temple of Blues II
Carmine Appice and Cactus return with "Temple of the Blues II," featuring Billy Sheehan, Dug Pinnick, Tony Franklin, Rudy Sarzo, Jimmy Haslip, and more.
Weekly Top 10: Rush Returns, Joe Lally Talks New Music, and Sadowsky Goes Six-String
Rush returned with a surprise new lineup, Joe Lally discussed The Messthetics and Fugazi, and Sadowsky unveiled new MetroExpress six-string basses in this week’s Top 10.
Angine de Poitrine Follow Viral KEXP Session With New Album, “Vol. II”
Microtonal art rock duo Angine de Poitrine return with Vol. II, expanding on the sound that made their Live on KEXP session a viral hit.
Bassists.com Launches a New Way to Explore the Bass Universe
No Treble founder Corey Brown has launched Bassists.com, a new music discovery site featuring bassist profiles, artist connections, discographies, videos, and an interactive map.
Jack White Drops Two New Singles Ahead of This Weekend’s SNL Appearance
Jack White has released “G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs” and “Derecho Demonico” ahead of his April 4 Saturday Night Live appearance, with Dominic Davis delivering a standout bass moment.
Bill Laswell Needs Our Help: GoFundMe Launched for Visionary Bassist and Producer
A GoFundMe has been launched to support Bill Laswell as the legendary bassist and producer faces ongoing health challenges and mounting living and medical expenses.
Thundercat Returns With “Distracted,” His Most Expansive Album Yet
Thundercat is back with "Distracted", his first album since 2020. Hear the bass phenom stretch out with guests including Tame Impala, Mac Miller, Lil Yachty, and Willow.
Gov’t Mule Expands 2026 Tour With “Kicking In Your Stall” Summer Run
Gov’t Mule has expanded its 2026 tour schedule with the “Kicking In Your Stall” summer run, featuring headlining dates across the U.S. from July through August.