Ernie Ball Releases Pino Palladino Smoothie Flats Bass Strings: “They Have a Real Kind of Thump”
Ernie Ball’s Smoothie Flats, created with Pino Palladino, are now available in two gauges, featuring flatwound construction and a low-tension feel.
BassFest 2025: Mohini Dey, Dave Holland, and a Reimagined Festival for the Bass World
BassFest 2025, formerly the Dutch Double Bass Festival, returns to Rotterdam with Mohini Dey and Dave Holland leading the lineup.
How Motherhood and Jackson Browne’s Mentorship Inspired Mai Leisz’s Vocal Debut
Mai Leisz opens up about motherhood, returning to vocals, and creating her most personal music yet, with help from Jackson Browne.
Manu Dibango’s 1982 Concert Recording Sees the Light: A Night of Funk, Soul, and Locked-In Groove
A previously unreleased 1982 concert by Manu Dibango has surfaced, showcasing his band's deep funk and soul, anchored by bassist Hary Gofin.
Mark Deutsch Dies at 63: From Sitar to Bazantar, a Singular Musical Legacy
Mark Deutsch, inventor of the Bazantar, has passed away. His work fused classical bass and Eastern traditions into a singular musical vision.
Catalinbread Wake Chorus: An Eight-Voice Pedal with Octave Depth for Bassists and Shoegaze Fans
Catalinbread's Wake pedal brings an eight-voice chorus and octave-down blend, delivering subtle, always-on tone for bassists and guitarists alike.
From “Six Degrees” to “Systematic Chaos”: Dream Theater’s New Box Set Revisits a Pivotal Era
Dream Theater’s Volume 2 box set collects four albums from their 2000s era, showcasing the band’s evolving sound and progressive metal legacy.
Built for Punk Players: Ferner Guitars’ Cadet Bass is Our Bass of the Week
Ferner's Cadet Bass blends short-scale comfort with punk attitude, featuring custom options and vintage flair.
HAIM Drop New Single, Reveal Tour Dates for Upcoming Album “I quit”
HAIM announce their new album "I quit" and a fall tour, with Este Haim featured on the bass-driven single "Down to be wrong."
Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Guests on Primus’s First New Song in 3 Years
Primus returns with their first new song in three years, teaming up with Tool's Maynard James Keenan during their joint Sessanta V2.0 tour.
Vintage Look, Modern Edge: Ian Martin Allison’s New Grez Bass Delivers on All Fronts
Ian Martin Allison partnered with Grez Guitars to design a semi-hollow bass that combines classic tonewood aesthetics with modern performance. See the full specs and demo video.
From Viral Covers to National Stages: Aneesa Strings Launches Tour Behind New EP “The Calm”
Aneesa Strings hits the road for a national tour, bringing her empowering new EP "The Calm," a soulful mix of jazz, R&B, and hip-hop, to the stage.