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Verdine White’s Single “Superman” Honors Maurice White’s Legacy in Emotional Tribute
Bass icon Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire has paid tribute to his late brother and bandmate Maurice with a new solo song. “Superman,” released on Maurice’s 83rd birthday, marks Verdine’s first time singing solo.
Best Bass Amps of 2024: 10 Reader Favorites That Stole the Spotlight
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re thrilled to kick off our annual “Best Of” series, where we celebrate the bass gear, music, stories, and more that resonated most with our readers over the year. Here are the top 10 reader-favorite bass amps for 2024.
Starblaster’s 4am Funk Dance Party: Sam Wilkes Delivers Jaw-Dropping Bass at The York
Starblaster laid down some serious grooves at The York in Los Angeles, CA, and just dropped a video from their performance. "4am Funk Dance Party" lives up to its name, with some heady bobbing funky goodness.
From Aerosmith to Close Enemies: Tom Hamilton’s New Band Announces Debut Single and Tour Dates
Back in October, Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton announced the first gig with his new band, Close Enemies. Now they’ve shared the news that they’ve signed with TLG/ROCK for label services and that their debut single, “Sound of a Train,” will be out on January 17th.
Powering Up: Death By Audio’s “Raw Power” Aims to Solve Pedalboard Power Problems
Death By Audio has announced the Raw Power, a pedal supply that they call "cleaner" and "tougher" with "enough juice to fuel a pedal army."
A Masterclass in Jazz: Mike Stern Band’s “Out Of The Blue” Live at Marciac Featuring Richard Bona’s Standout Solo
Watch Richard Bona shine in Mike Stern Band’s "Out Of The Blue" live at Marciac. A jazz masterclass!
In Memoriam: Jon Camp, Renaissance Bassist and Prog Rock Icon, Passes Away at 75
Former Renaissance bassist Jon Camp has died of undisclosed causes. He was 75 years old.
Prime M1: How Mooer Expanded Compact Pedal Design with Bass-Friendly Features
As technology gets better and better, players have been moving more towards multi-effects units and modeling software. Mooer entered the market with their Prime S1 in March, and now they've followed it up with the Prime M1 multi-effects pedal.
Can You Guess the Original? Frowin Ickler Reimagines James Browns’ “It’s Too Funky in Here” with 7 Bass Lines
Frowin Ickler got a new LEH bass and tested it out by reimagining James Browns' "It's Too Funky in Here" with 7 bass lines.
Bassist Wanted: US Coast Guard Band Announces 2025 Auditions
The United States Coast Guard Band has a vacancy for the bass position and they’re looking to fill it. The band has posted the job and all the audition requirements to their website.
3 Overlooked Essentials of the Most Popular Scale: A Minor Pentatonic Guide for Bassists
You likely use the minor pentatonic scale a lot. However, it’s not as simple as it seems. In fact, when you go deeper into it, you’ll realize that there’s a whole world behind it for bassists. This video lesson will help you get on the right track.
Soul Asylum Keeps the “Runaway Train” Rolling in a Live KEXP Session
Until today, I didn’t realize Soul Asylum was still together. Their recent KEXP studio session, recorded on October 7, 2024, and released on December 17, showcases a band that’s grown without losing sight of what made them vital in the first place.