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Evan Brewer Powers Fallujah’s “Xenotaph” with Melodic Basslines and Sci-Fi Themes
New Albums

Evan Brewer Powers Fallujah’s “Xenotaph” with Melodic Basslines and Sci-Fi Themes

Fallujah returns with Xenotaph, a sci-fi-themed album featuring Evan Brewer on bass and a new lineup pushing melodic and technical boundaries.

Fender Unveils 2025 Squier Classic Vibe Bass Lineup with Telecaster and Jazz Models
Basses

Fender Unveils 2025 Squier Classic Vibe Bass Lineup with Telecaster and Jazz Models

Fender’s 2025 Squier Classic Vibe basses include Telecaster and Jazz designs with vintage aesthetics, modern features, and multiple finish choices.

Weekly Top 10: Laura Lee’s Signature Fender Bass, Doobie Brothers’ Album, and Last-Minute Father’s Day Gift Picks
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: Laura Lee’s Signature Fender Bass, Doobie Brothers’ Album, and Last-Minute Father’s Day Gift Picks

This week’s top bass stories include Laura Lee’s Fender debut, a new Doobie Brothers album, a Spalt bass feature, and Father's Day gift suggestions.

Marcus Miller Joins Ron Carter, Corcoran Holt, and More at 2025 DC JazzFest
Concerts & Tours

Marcus Miller Joins Ron Carter, Corcoran Holt, and More at 2025 DC JazzFest

Marcus Miller joins the 2025 DC JazzFest lineup alongside Ron Carter, Corcoran Holt, and a stellar roster of jazz legends performing in the nation's capital.

AccuGroove 210 Maximus: High-Powered 2×10 Bass Cab With Isolated 4-Way Design
Amps

AccuGroove 210 Maximus: High-Powered 2×10 Bass Cab With Isolated 4-Way Design

The AccuGroove 210 Maximus brings studio-level clarity to a 2x10 cab, with an isolated 4-way system and 900 watts of power in a portable format.

Oteil Burbridge Launches Fall 2025 Tour with Oteil & Friends After Dead & Company Sphere Run
Concerts & Tours

Oteil Burbridge Launches Fall 2025 Tour with Oteil & Friends After Dead & Company Sphere Run

Oteil Burbridge’s Fall 2025 tour features Oteil & Friends with Melvin Seals, Steve Kimock, Jason Crosby, and more across the East Coast.

Nordstrand Launches Acinonyx V: Short Scale Five-String With PolyVox Pickup and Custom Shop Build
Basses

Nordstrand Launches Acinonyx V: Short Scale Five-String With PolyVox Pickup and Custom Shop Build

Nordstrand introduces the Acinonyx V, a short scale five-string bass featuring a PolyVox pickup and custom shop build by Carey Nordstrand.

Bass Educator Phil Mann Concludes “Chord Tone Concepts” Series with Volume 4 on Voice Leading and Triad Pairs
Sheet Music & Instruction

Bass Educator Phil Mann Concludes “Chord Tone Concepts” Series with Volume 4 on Voice Leading and Triad Pairs

Phil Mann wraps up his 11-year “Chord Tone Concepts” series with Volume 4, focusing on triad pairs, voice leading, and melodic phrasing for bassists.

Yes Announces 2025 Tour Performing Fragile in Full, Celebrating a Prog Rock Milestone
Concerts & Tours

Yes Announces 2025 Tour Performing Fragile in Full, Celebrating a Prog Rock Milestone

Yes will perform their 1971 prog classic "Fragile" in full during their 2025 U.S. tour, featuring tracks like “Roundabout” and “Heart of the Sunrise.”

Fender and Khruangbin’s Laura Lee Collaborate on Stylish Limited Edition Jazz Bass
Basses

Fender and Khruangbin’s Laura Lee Collaborate on Stylish Limited Edition Jazz Bass

The new Fender Laura Lee Jazz Bass pairs vintage aesthetics with DiMarzio pickups, honoring the Khruangbin bassist’s distinctive tone and style.

Black Sabbath’s Final Concert, “Back to the Beginning,” to Stream Live July 5th
Concerts & Tours

Black Sabbath’s Final Concert, “Back to the Beginning,” to Stream Live July 5th

Geezer Butler reunites with Black Sabbath’s original lineup for their final show, “Back to the Beginning,” streaming live from Birmingham on July 5.

Michael Spalt’s Blue Deluxe Bass Turns Found Objects into Playable Art
Bass of the Week

Michael Spalt’s Blue Deluxe Bass Turns Found Objects into Playable Art

The Blue Deluxe bass by Michael Spalt showcases a one-of-a-kind design using repurposed materials and detailed handcrafted elements.