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.
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.
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
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
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.