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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.
The Wood Brothers Plot 18-Show Fall 2026 Tour
The Wood Brothers have announced 18 new U.S. tour dates for fall 2026, with bassist Chris Wood and company hitting the road in November and December.
André Cymone Resurrects the Minneapolis Sound on New Solo Album
André Cymone taps into the spirit of the Minneapolis Sound on The Resurrection of Funk, a new solo album loaded with standout bass lines.
Royal Blood Announces Dead Company – Shares New “Ten Over Ten” Music Video
Two people, no guitar, and a massive sound. Royal Blood is back with “Ten Over Ten,” the first single from the upcoming album Dead Company.
Eric Gales, Dennis Chambers, and Billy Sheehan Form New Power Trio GCS
Eric Gales, Dennis Chambers, and Billy Sheehan have formed the new power trio GCS, with their first U.S. tour dates set for this fall.