Funk Veterans Unite: Rodney “Skeet” Curtis Anchors “When the Juice Ran Out” with The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown
Bassist Rodney "Skeet" Curtis joins funk legends in The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown’s 'When the Juice Ran Out,' a groove-driven warning for our digital age.
Joe Hubbard’s “Mastering Triad Pair Lines” Brings New Vocabulary to Jazz Bass Soloing
Joe Hubbard’s new book introduces advanced triad pair concepts to help bassists expand their jazz soloing skills and harmonic vocabulary.
Balkun Guitars and Zak Schenck Team Up a Primus-Inspired, Jazz Bass–Fueled Custom Creation
Balkun Guitars teams up with Zak Schenck for a custom bass blending Primus flair, Jazz Bass tradition, and striking gold details.
Harley Flanagan’s Life Story Streams in “Wired for Chaos” as Cro-Mags Hit the Road
Harley Flanagan’s story unfolds in ‘Wired for Chaos,’ streaming for a limited time, as Cro-Mags set out on a September tour.
GD60: The Story Behind Oteil Burbridge’s One-of-a-Kind “Dire Wolf Bass” by Asher Guitars
Oteil Burbridge’s “Dire Wolf Bass” made waves at GD60, blending Garcia’s Wolf guitar legacy with Asher Guitars’ stunning craftsmanship.
This Week’s Top Stories: From Nikki Sixx’s Stage-Played Basses to a 62-Fret Microtonal Beast
From Nikki Sixx’s stage-played basses to a 62-fret microtonal build and Bach-inspired warmups, here are this week’s top bass stories.
How Janek Gwizdala Rescued Long-Lost Recordings to Create His New Album, “Found”
Bassist Janek Gwizdala revives 13-year-old lost recordings, bringing them to life in his new album, "Found."
George Mundy, Electronics Pioneer Behind Phil Lesh’s “Mission Control” Bass, Dies at 79
Electronics pioneer George Mundy, who helped create Phil Lesh’s legendary “Mission Control” bass, has died at 79, leaving a lasting musical legacy.
Ernie Ball Music Man Updates Tim Commerford StingRay for 2025 with New Finishes, Full-Scale Design
The 2025 Tim Commerford StingRay gets new finishes and a full-scale design, plus refinements inspired by the Rage Against the Machine bassist.
Eggy’s Mike Goodman to Miss Tour Dates, Band Shares Message of Support
Eggy announced Mike Goodman will miss upcoming tour dates, sharing a heartfelt message of support for their bassist.
BassTival 2025: Hellborg, Pilichowski, Hendriks Lead Daylong Bass Celebration in Germany
BassTival returns for 2025 with Hellborg, Pilichowski, and Hendriks leading a full day of performances, workshops, and gear in rural Germany.
Noah Garabedian Explores Solitude and Community on “Quartets and Solos”
Noah Garabedian’s new album, Quartets and Solos, reflects on connection, creativity, and solitude through deeply personal compositions.