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Three-Note Sequence Bass Exercise to Sync Your Fretting and Plucking Hands
Ryan Madora shares a three-note sequence bass exercise that improves fretting and plucking hand synchronization while building technique and fretboard control.
Thundercat Conjures a Cosmic Groove on “ThunderWave” with WILLOW
Thundercat and WILLOW float through “ThunderWave” in this dreamy live session, trading vocals, stacking harmonies, and leaving plenty of room for a fluid bass solo.
Modest Mouse Return With First New Song in Five Years, “Look How Far…,” and Announce Summer Tour
Modest Mouse have released their first new song in five years, “Look How Far…,” and announced a new run of North American tour dates for summer 2026.
Marc Brownstein Discusses The Disco Biscuits’ Allen Aucoin Split on Andy Frasco’s Emergency Podcast
Marc Brownstein discusses The Disco Biscuits’ split with Allen Aucoin during Andy Frasco’s emergency podcast, sharing his perspective on the band’s breakup.
Sadowsky Reveals 2026 Limited Edition Vintage P/J Bass in MetroLine & Masterbuilt Series
Sadowsky has unveiled its 2026 limited edition Vintage P/J bass in MetroLine and Masterbuilt versions, featuring chambered Okoume bodies and spalted maple tops.
Watch: Nathan East Brings Upright Bass to Clapton’s “Black Magic Woman”
With Nathan East on upright bass, Eric Clapton’s “Black Magic Woman” takes on a relaxed blues feel before the band lets it unfold into a jam.
Slap Bass Legend Lee Rocker Hits the Road as The Stray Cats Announce 2026 Tour
The Stray Cats have announced a 2026 U.S. tour after canceling last year’s dates due to Brian Setzer’s health. Slap bass master Lee Rocker returns to anchor the rockabilly trio.
This Hybrid Chestnut 8-String Bass by May Custom Basses Is Stunning
The May Custom Basses DCSM8MS Origin is a striking multi-scale 8-string bass featuring hybrid stabilized chestnut, three Ulyate pickups, and neck-through construction.
Gorillaz Make Their SNL Debut with a Two-Song Set: “Clint Eastwood” and “The Moon Cave,” Featuring Bassist Seye Adelekan
Gorillaz made their debut on Saturday Night Live this weekend, delivering a two song set that pulled together several corners of their musical universe. The band opened with “Clint Eastwood,” joined by the track’s original guest, Del the Funky Homosapien, before shifting into “The Moon Cave,” a newer cut from the album The Mountain. That performance brought an eclectic lineup to...
EarthQuaker Devices Unveils Towers Stereo Reverberant Filter for Massive Soundscapes
EarthQuaker Devices has unveiled the Towers Stereo Reverberant Filter, a new pedal designed to generate massive ambient soundscapes with manual, envelope, and LFO modes.
Bass News Roundup: Boss GX-1B, Carbonetti Bowery Bass, Joe Dart’s Vulfmon Groove & More
This week’s bass highlights include the Boss GX-1B pedal, the Carbonetti Bowery Bass, Joe Dart with Vulfmon, new gear, lessons, and more.
Kade Turner Covers Tool’s “Schism,” One of Bass’s Most Iconic Lines
Watch Kade Turner power through Tool’s “Schism,” using a Warwick 4-string, GK Legacy stack, and Bass Whammy to capture the song’s unmistakable bass tone.