Buzz
Head Over Heels: New Wave’s Last Great Bass Line
In this “From the Bottom” episode, Paul Thompson digs into one of the most creative bass lines in pop music: Tears For Fears’ iconic “Head Over Heels” from the “Songs From the Big Chair” album (1985).
Fernando Molinari: “Netuno” Bass Playthrough
Fernando Molinari recently released the single “Netuno,” featuring Marco Minnemann on drums, Andre Nieri on guitar, and Daniel Felix on keyboards. The song features a monstrous bass line, and Molinari has just released a bass playthrough video so fans can get a closer look at what he does.
Stuart Clayton Publishes “The 80s Bass Book”
Bassist and educator Stuart Clayton is at it again with a new transcription book. “The 80s Bass Book” compiles 18 songs from the biggest artists of the decade.
Bass of the Week: AC Guitars Krell 5/34
It’s been a few years since we featured a bass from AC Guitars in this column, but luthier Alan Cringean has been continuing to produce incredible instruments from his shop in Moffat, Scotland. Case in point: this stunning Krell 5/34.
Kamasi Washington (with Miles Mosley): Tiny Desk Concert
Kamasi Washington (with Miles Mosley) brought down the house at his Tiny Desk Concert. The group performed “Lesanu,” “Street Fighter Mas,” “The Rhythm Changes,” and “Asha The First.”
Ryan Neff Leaves As I Lay Dying
Two years after joining, bassist and vocalist Ryan Neff has left As I Lay Dying. He made the announcement on his Instagram.
Weekly Top 10: The Best in Bass for October 12-18, 2024
It’s time for your weekly roundup of the buzz from the bass world. This week’s reader-favorite list includes some new gear, plus Paul Thompson’s “The Bassists of Harlem, 1958,” part one of our interview with Billy Sheehan, Reader Spotlight, our top 10 videos, and more.
Berklee Snarky Puppy Ensemble: Shofukan
We love Snarky Puppy, so it was cool to see this video by the Berklee Snarky Puppy Ensemble. The group, with Gaspard Gabriel on bass, performs “Shofukan.”
Aaron Parks Releases “Little Big III” with David Ginyard, Jr.
Pianist/composer Aaron Parks has returned with “Little Big III,” which marks the third album with his band Little Big. The quartet also includes guitarist Greg Tuohey, drummer Jongkuk Kim, and bass guru David Ginyard, Jr.
Positive Grid Introduces the Spark EDGE Portable Amp
Positive Grid has expanded its Spark lineup of portable amps with the Spark EDGE. The multi-channel smart amp and PA was engineered for everyone from singer-songwriters and buskers to full bands.
Rich Brown: “A Different Kind of Bass Solo” (with Jeremy Ledbetter Trio)
Rich Brown just shared a video he titled “A Different Kind of Bass Solo” from his performance with the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio. He added, “Also, the moment right before my solo when Jeremy and I both realized my E-bow had been placed for safe keeping inside the piano bench.”
Sean Martinez Leaves Decrepit Birth
Twelve years after joining the band, bassist Sean Martinez has announced his departure from Decrepit Birth. The bassist added that he hopes to see a new bassist step in to "carry on the legacy."