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Oteil Burbridge on “The Offering,” the Grateful Dead, John Scofield, and Finding the Magic
Oteil Burbridge goes deep on "The Offering," Colonel Bruce Hampton, the Grateful Dead, John Scofield, his new Dire Wolf bass, and his musical philosophy.
Ron Carter and Richard Galliano Show What Two Masters Can Do with Bass and Accordion
Ron Carter and Richard Galliano bring decades of chemistry to “It’s About Time,” filling the NOSPR Concert Hall with nothing but bass and accordion alone.
Throwback: Tori Amos and Jon Evans Live on Sessions at West 54th
Jon Evans lays down the low end with Tori Amos in this 1998 Sessions at West 54th set, playing the five-string Tobias he still uses even decades later.
Frank Bello Reveals What Made Anthrax’s New Album Worth the 10-Year Wait
Frank Bello discusses Anthrax’s new album, the band’s 10-year wait between records, recording at Studio 606, and the reaction to their new music.
Bass of the Week: Zoot Bass Chaser “Northern Lights” Turns a Shelved Build Into Something Special
Zoot Bass luthier Mike Walsh shares the story of the Chaser “Northern Lights,” a four-string with Wal-style pickups and an unusual B-E-A-D tuning.
Chris Wyse Goes Upright for Hollywood Vampires’ Take on David Bowie’s “Heroes”
Hollywood Vampires revisit David Bowie’s “Heroes” at Montreux, with Johnny Depp on lead vocals and Chris Wyse holding down the low end on upright bass.
Fender Adds Lake Placid Blue to the American Vintage II ’66 Jazz Bass
Fender has added Lake Placid Blue to the American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass lineup for 2026, joining three existing finishes on the vintage-inspired model.
Weekly Top 10: Aria’s Cliff Burton Bass, Marcus Miller, Squier Paranormal & More
Aria’s Cliff Burton signature bass, Marcus Miller, Squier’s Paranormal Precision Bass, Brooks, MXR and more lead this week’s most-read stories.
New Thin Lizzy Video Captures Phil Lynott Playing a Roland G33 on “The Boys Are Back in Town”
Thin Lizzy just released this scorching 1983 take on “The Boys Are Back in Town,” with Phil Lynott looking and sounding impossibly cool on bass again.
Joe Dart and The Olllam Announce Fall 2026 Tour
The Olllam and Vulfpeck bassist Joe Dart have announced a lengthy fall tour with dates across Europe and North America running from September through December 2026.
Mali Obomsawin Reckons With Art, Identity, and Ownership on “Automatic”
Mali Obomsawin has announced her second solo album, “Automatic,” which pairs exploratory bass and vocals with archival Abenaki recordings.
Keanu Reeves and Dogstar Hit Fallon with a Hard-Hitting Performance of “Joy”
Keanu Reeves digs in with a nasty pick tone as Dogstar takes “Joy” to national TV.