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Built for Punk Players: Ferner Guitars’ Cadet Bass is Our Bass of the Week
Bass of the Week

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”
Concerts & Tours

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
News

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
Basses

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”
Concerts & Tours

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.

D’Addario Updates NYXL Line with New Option for Modern Bass Setups
Accessories & Strings

D’Addario Updates NYXL Line with New Option for Modern Bass Setups

D'Addario expands its NYXL bass string series with new multi-scale sets aimed at players using fanned-fret and extended-scale instruments.

They Wrote a Song That Sounded Like The Meters – Then Played It Live With George Porter Jr.
Bass Videos

They Wrote a Song That Sounded Like The Meters – Then Played It Live With George Porter Jr.

Twilight Muse teams up with George Porter Jr. for “The Mayor,” a live track sparked by a Meters-style riff.

Pops Magellan Channels Raw Emotion in New Single “Drive Complaining,” Announces Debut EP Tour
News

Pops Magellan Channels Raw Emotion in New Single “Drive Complaining,” Announces Debut EP Tour

Bassist Pops Magellan unveils "Drive Complaining," a raw, funky new single, and announces solo shows supporting her debut EP, "Damage."

Carol Kaye, Bass Icon Behind “Good Vibrations” and Thousands of Hits, Finally Enters Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
News

Carol Kaye, Bass Icon Behind “Good Vibrations” and Thousands of Hits, Finally Enters Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

After decades behind countless hits, bass icon Carol Kaye is being honored with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Musical Excellence Award in 2025.

Stevie Wonder’s “Do I Do” Gets a Funky Bass Reboot from Lorenzo Feliciati
Bass Videos

Stevie Wonder’s “Do I Do” Gets a Funky Bass Reboot from Lorenzo Feliciati

Lorenzo Feliciati lays down a funky bass groove on Stevie Wonder's "Do I Do," blending Nate Watts and Jaco Pastorius vibes into a fresh new jam.

Joe Dart and The Fearless Flyers Bring High-Voltage Funk on “The Fearless Flyers V”
New Albums

Joe Dart and The Fearless Flyers Bring High-Voltage Funk on “The Fearless Flyers V”

Joe Dart and The Fearless Flyers return with a limited vinyl EP, "The Fearless Flyers V," featuring their signature high-voltage funk-jazz grooves.

Bass of the Week: This Boutique Bass Will Stop You In Your Tracks
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: This Boutique Bass Will Stop You In Your Tracks

This boutique Locus bass by Nichols Guitar Co. caught our eye with its stunning woods, multi-scale neck, and 26 frets. See what makes it stand out.