Hot Chocolate Bassist Tony Wilson, Co-Writer of “You Sexy Thing,” Passes Away
Tony Wilson, Hot Chocolate co-founder, bassist, and co-writer of “You Sexy Thing,” has died at age 89. His son confirmed the news in a tribute.
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth Drops Summer 2026 Tour Dates
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth has announced summer 2026 tour dates in support of "The End", with Ronnie Ficarro handling live bass duties.
Sandberg Founder Holger Stonjek Chronicles 40 Years of Bass History in New Book
Sandberg Guitars founder Holger Stonjek has released "The Face of Bass," a 154-page book chronicling the company’s 40-year journey from a cowshed workshop to a global bass brand.
“Wilco Live (Yellow)” Captures John Stirratt’s Warm, Inventive Bass Lines
Wilco has released "Wilco Live (Yellow)," a 22-song live collection featuring performances from 2019 to 2024 and bassist John Stirratt’s melodic approach.
Inside Geddy Lee’s New Custom Rickenbacker 4000V Bass for Rush’s Return
Rickenbacker reveals a custom 4000V bass built for Geddy Lee ahead of Rush’s reunion tour, featuring vintage specs, unique finishes, and classic pickups.
FruitFX Space Cube Combines Square-Wave Fuzz With PLL Madness
FruitFX Pedals has introduced the Space Cube, a hand-assembled fuzz pedal that combines square-wave fuzz with a PLL for synth-like tones.
Weekly Top 10: Harley Benton, Sunn Amps, Serek Basses, and More
Harley Benton’s BassTheWorld Signature bass, Sunn Amps’ Beta Mini, Serek Basses, Todd Rundgren, Thundercat, and more make this week’s top 10 list.
Ringo Starr Returns with “Long Long Road,” Featuring Dennis Crouch and Nashville All-Stars
Ringo Starr releases "Long Long Road," his 22nd solo album, featuring T Bone Burnett, Sheryl Crow, and bassist Dennis Crouch anchoring the warm, country-driven sound.
Foo Fighters Kick Off a New Chapter With “Your Favorite Toy”
Foo Fighters are back with Your Favorite Toy, their first album since 2023’s emotional But Here We Are. Their 12th studio effort is described as a new chapter in the band’s history, marked by a brash tonal center and punk rock club energy. That sound is encapsulated in the title track, which kicked off the entire project. “‘Your Favorite Toy’...
Panda Audio Future Impact V4.5 Adds DX7 Bass Sounds and Zero Latency Mode
Panda Audio has released the Future Impact V4.5 firmware update, adding 99 DX7 FM presets, Setlist mode, and a new Zero Latency pitch tracking option.
Neural DSP Introduces Darkglass Ultimate, a Studio-Ready Bass Rig Plugin
Neural DSP has introduced Darkglass Ultimate, a revamped bass plugin that expands Darkglass Ultra into a complete studio-ready rig.
GoFundMe Launched for Bluegrass Bass Icon Todd Phillips After Rare Nerve Damage Sidelines Him
A GoFundMe has been launched for bluegrass bass legend Todd Phillips after Parsonage-Turner syndrome left him unable to play and out of work for more than a year.