Bass of the Week: Contriver Guitars’ Plunk is a Headless Six-String with Wild Design DNA
The Contriver Guitars Plunk Bass blends Parker Fly and BC Rich design cues with modern features like a headless tuning system, an asymmetrical neck, and Aguilar electronics.
Mike Mills on R.E.M.’s New EP: “You Know You’re Doing Your Job When You Make the Right Enemies”
R.E.M. revisits their debut with a benefit EP marking World Press Freedom Day and the legacy of Radio Free Europe.
The Who Announce Farewell Tour: Jon Button Carries On John Entwistle’s Bass Legacy
The Who have announced their farewell North American tour, “The Song is Over,” marking the end of an era for one of rock’s most enduring bands.
Spector’s Limited Euro CST Basses: Spalted Maple Tops, Darkglass Tone, Custom Shop Detail
Spector introduces the Euro CST basses: a limited-edition line featuring spalted maple, Czech construction, and electronics by Darkglass.
Mudvayne Marks 25 Years of “L.D. 50” with Anniversary Tour Featuring Static-X and Vended
Mudvayne will celebrate 25 years of "L.D. 50" with a U.S. tour joined by Static-X and Vended, featuring full-band performances of their landmark albums.
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.