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Michael League Leads Snarky Puppy on 2026 U.S. Tour Celebrating “Somni”
Snarky Puppy will tour the U.S. this fall in support of "Somni," their second collaboration with the Metropole Orchestra, led by bassist Michael League.
Bass of the Week: A Lacewood-Laced Masterpiece from Beardly Customs
From lacewood and ambrosia maple to Turner multi-coils, this Beardly Customs Bass of the Week is a showcase of thoughtful design and tone.
Green Day Kick Off Super Bowl LX With ‘American Idiot’ Era Medley
Green Day opened Super Bowl LX with a rocking medley of fan favorites before kickoff.
Jad Freer Audio Unveils the Luce: A Studio-Grade Tube DI with British Console DNA
Luce is Jad Freer Audio’s new tube DI, pairing an ECC88/6922 tube with a Carnhill transformer for rich, console-style tone in the studio or on stage.
Billy Sheehan, Fodera x Trickfish, and Ibanez Mode Series Top No Treble’s Weekly Chart
Billy Sheehan and Mr. Big lead No Treble’s Weekly Top 10, alongside new NAMM gear from Fodera, Trickfish, Ibanez, Tech 21, Warwick, and more.
Pocket First: Erick “Jesus” Coomes Grooves with Lettuce
Erick Coomes keeps it deep and relaxed on bass as Lettuce blends jazz R&B and reggae vibes during a live Capitol Theatre performance
Television Bassist Fred Smith Dies at 77
Fred Smith, bassist for the influential New York band Television, has died at 77. Known for his melodic, song-first approach, Smith helped define the sound of the NYC punk era.
ESP Unveils Eight New LTD DX Basses at NAMM 2026 with Burl Tops and Budget-Friendly Pricing
New for NAMM 2026, ESP’s LTD bass lineup adds eight models featuring roasted maple necks, poplar burl tops, and affordable pricing.
Keeping It Cool: Jack Gardiner’s “Fan Boy” Gets the Low-End Breeze from Henrik Linder
As Jack Gardiner’s Fan Boy ramps up the intensity, Henrik Linder’s bass work keeps the track grounded, relaxed, and cool.
Nine Inch Nails Reloads the Low End With Stu Brooks for 2026 “Peel It Back” Tour
Nine Inch Nails have added Stu Brooks as their new touring bassist for the 2026 “Peel It Back” tour. The seasoned player joins the band after a long lineage of elite NIN bassists.
Music Man DarkRay II Adds Built-In Octave Effects to the Darkglass-Powered StingRay
Music Man expands its Darkglass partnership with the DarkRay II, adding onboard octave up and down effects to the distortion-loaded StingRay bass.
Video of the Day (Throwback): A Newly Released Look at Kiss’s “Rock and Roll All Nite” Unplugged
This newly released HD throwback captures Kiss on MTV Unplugged, proving Rock and Roll All Nite still works when the amps are gone.