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Spector Expands Its Icon Series with NS Icon Neck-Through Basses
Spector expands its Icon lineup with four- and five-string NS Icon Neck-Through basses featuring Aguilar pickups and an OBP-2 preamp.
TJ Koleoso Lays Down a Relentless Broken-Beat Groove on Ezra Collective’s “Black Flag”
Ezra Collective performs three songs from Here Because of Hope in a Rehearsal Tapes session, with TJ Koleoso laying down deep, broken beat bass grooves.
Oasis Announces 38-Date 2027 Tour With Four-Night Knebworth Return
Oasis will return in 2027 for a 38-date stadium tour across the UK, Europe, Ireland, and the U.S., with bassist Andy Bell expected back in the lineup.
Fender Honors a Studio Legend with the Lee Sklar Precision Bass
Fender recreates Lee Sklar’s famous studio bass with dual EMG pickups, mandolin frets, Hipshot hardware, and an aged nitro finish.
Angine de Poitrine Makes U.S. Late-Night Debut on The Tonight Show
Angine de Poitrine made its U.S. late night debut on Fallon with “Zugzegk,” a wild new microtonal performance built on bass, guitar, drums and live loops.
Markbass Expands MB PB and JB Bass Series with New Finishes
Markbass expands its affordable MB bass series with Black, White, and Sunburst finishes for its PB and JB models, with each still priced at just $299.99.
Groove – Episode #140 Rachel Bolan of Skid Row
Rachel Bolan joins The Groove Podcast to discuss Skid Row, bass, songwriting, Slave to the Grind, and his debut solo album, Gargoyle of the Garden State.
Watch Michael League and Mark Lettieri Tear Into Snarky Puppy’s “Lingus”
Snarky Puppy’s “Lingus” gets a fresh twist in this 2022 performance, with Michael League locked in while Mark Lettieri unleashes a blistering guitar solo.
David Emm’s Ultralight Bass Combines Swiss Craftsmanship and Nylon Strings
David Emm’s Ultralight Bass pairs a streamlined Swiss-built design with a short scale, a fretless fingerboard, nylon strings, and an RMC piezo bridge.
Readers’ Favorites: The Nadacaster Bass, Joe Dart, Dane Alderson, and More
This week’s top 10 includes Holcomb’s Nadacaster Bass, Joe Dart’s latest Vulfpeck groove, the TONEX Board, Brady Watt, and more.
Ron Carter Takes “Time After Time” for a Walk and Never Misses a Step
Ron Carter’s walking bass on “Time After Time” is pure mastery, with Emmet Cohen and Joe Farnsworth giving the jazz legend plenty of room to move in style.
Federico Malaman Blends Melody, Fire, and Groove on New Album “Mist”
Federico Malaman returns with “Mist,” featuring nine original compositions and guests Frank Gambale, Anatole Muster, Paolo Fresu, and more.