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The Tragically Hip Revisit Their Final Tour With New Live Album

The Tragically Hip Revisit Their Final Tour With New Live Album

Gord Sinclair reflects on The Tragically Hip’s final tour as the band releases a new live album drawn from their emotional 2016 farewell run.

Mike Dirnt Is Selling “American Idiot” Tour Basses and a Fender Used to Record “Nimrod”

Mike Dirnt Is Selling “American Idiot” Tour Basses and a Fender Used to Record “Nimrod”

Mike Dirnt is opening an official Reverb shop featuring Green Day-used basses, amps, clothing, and more from throughout his career.

High Fade’s Ollie Sentance Unleashes a Relentless Bass Workout on “The Fly”

High Fade’s Ollie Sentance Unleashes a Relentless Bass Workout on “The Fly”

High Fade goes full throttle on “The Fly,” a frantic instrumental powered by Ollie Sentance’s rapid bass lines, sharp articulation, and stamina at RAK Studios.

Former Queen Bassist Barry Mitchell Dies at 76

Former Queen Bassist Barry Mitchell Dies at 76

Barry Mitchell, who served as Queen’s second bassist during the band’s formative years before John Deacon joined, has died at the age of 76.

ZZ Top’s Elwood Francis Reflects on Losing Frank Beard and Dusty Hill

ZZ Top’s Elwood Francis Reflects on Losing Frank Beard and Dusty Hill

ZZ Top’s Elwood Francis remembers Frank Beard and Dusty Hill in an emotional tribute as the legendary Texas band prepares to return to the road.

The Stray Cats Return to Late-Night TV with Lee Rocker Ripping on Upright Bass

The Stray Cats Return to Late-Night TV with Lee Rocker Ripping on Upright Bass

The Stray Cats return to late night TV with “Rock This Town,” and Lee Rocker reminds everyone why he remains one of the great showmen of upright bass.

Thomas Morgan Threads Melodic Bass Lines Through “Windflower”

Thomas Morgan Threads Melodic Bass Lines Through “Windflower”

Thomas Morgan joins pianist Ayumi Tanaka and drummer Thomas Strønen for “Windflower,” an intimate new trio album blending jazz and chamber music.

Fender Updates The Bends and The Pelt with Bass-Friendly V2 Pedals

Fender Updates The Bends and The Pelt with Bass-Friendly V2 Pedals

Fender has revamped its effects lineup with four V2 pedals, including the bass-friendly Bends V2 compressor and Pelt V2 fuzz, both priced at $229.

Pops Magellan Absolutely Takes Over This Sweetwater Studios Session

Pops Magellan Absolutely Takes Over This Sweetwater Studios Session

Pops Magellan beams into Sweetwater Studios with a four song set, two killer basses and an Ampeg rig delivering plenty of extraterrestrial low end tones.

Hiromi Revives The Trio Project with James Genus on Bass

Hiromi Revives The Trio Project with James Genus on Bass

Hiromi is bringing back The Trio Project with drummer Simon Phillips and bassist James Genus for a 2026 U.S. and European tour and new recording.

Bass Gym: Fire Up Your A Minor Pentatonic Chops

Bass Gym: Fire Up Your A Minor Pentatonic Chops

Marek Bero puts your A minor pentatonic chops to the test with a fast Bass Gym workout featuring funky sixteenth notes, syncopation, and position shifts.

Jennifer Finch’s Posthumous Memoir “Shooting Up and Making Out” Set for 2027 Release

Jennifer Finch’s Posthumous Memoir “Shooting Up and Making Out” Set for 2027 Release

L7 bassist Jennifer Finch’s memoir, "Shooting Up and Making Out," will be published posthumously on January 19th, 2027 by Da Capo Press.