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Sixpence None the Richer Bassist Justin Cary Dies at 50
Justin Cary, bassist for Sixpence None the Richer and a Nashville session player, has died at 50 following a stroke. Read about his career and legacy.
La Bella Launches Ian Martin Allison Signature Strings for Short Scale Bass
La Bella Strings has teamed up with Ian Martin Allison once again to introduce a short scale version of his signature strings. Available in four and five-string sets, the new scale option still has the same feel and custom gauges as the original set. “When Ian Martin Allison approached us about doing a signature set of Super Polished strings, he...
All Them Witches Get Heavy on KEXP With a Wildly Modded Rickenbacker Bass
Charles Michael Parks Jr. leads All Them Witches through two heavy KEXP cuts while digging into a battered, modified Rickenbacker bass.
Billy Gould Confirms Faith No More’s 2027 Reunion Tour: “We’re Gonna Play”
Billy Gould has confirmed Faith No More will return to the stage in 2027, marking the influential band’s first shows since 2016.
Fernando Molinari Unleashes Progressive Bass Firepower on “Numen”
Fernando Molinari discusses his new EP, Numen, a progressive instrumental album blending metal, jazz, fusion, flamenco, and bold bass work.
Jethro Tull Opens the Vault for a Live 2008 “Thick As A Brick” Clip
Jethro Tull’s new 2008 live clip of “Thick As A Brick” features Ian Anderson’s flute and David Goodier’s serious bass setup.
Sleep Returns With “Have Spacesuit Will Travel” and New Lineup
Al Cisneros has revived Sleep with “Have Spacesuit Will Travel,” the band’s first new music in eight years, plus a full fall 2026 North American tour.
Heiko Hoepfinger, BassLab Founder and Composite Bass Innovator, Has Died
Heiko Hoepfinger, founder of BassLab and a pioneer of composite bass design, has died. His work reshaped ideas about instrument construction.
Ida Nielsen & The Funkbots Deliver a Monster Set at Montreux
Ida Nielsen leads The Funkbots through a full Montreux set with her signature Sandberg bass, Eich rig, deep pocket, and standout slap bass work.
Polyphia Announces Massive 2026 World Tour and Releases “Can You Feel It”
Polyphia has announced an extensive 2026 world tour and released “Can You Feel It,” featuring Clay Gober’s bass work and extended techniques.
Major Pentatonic Bass Lines: Easy Shapes for Grooves and Fills
Learn two major pentatonic bass shapes and use them to create grooves, fills, slides, and smoother movement across a I-IV-V chord progression in G major.
Norah Jones Brings Ron Carter and Bill Frisell Together for a Deep-Listening Masterclass
Ron Carter joins Norah Jones and Bill Frisell for a new “Playing Along” episode full of stories, deep listening, and music.