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Death Cab for Cutie Returns to Late Night With “Riptides” From Their New Album
Nick Harmer keeps “Riptides” grounded as Death Cab for Cutie brings the new single to a live TV performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
John B. Williams, Tonight Show and Arsenio Hall Bassist, Enters Hospice Care
John B. Williams, the jazz bassist heard on The Tonight Show and The Arsenio Hall Show, has entered hospice care after serious health setbacks and surgery.
Meris Launches the Ottobit X Modular Degradation and Texture Engine
Meris has launched the Ottobit X, a modular texture engine packed with bit crushing, glitch effects, VHS reverb, filters, pitch, and more.
Ben Wolfe Finds Swing, Space, and Fire on “Any Time After Now”
Bassist Ben Wolfe’s "Any Time After Now" features ten original compositions, a stellar New York band, and the standout odd-time track “5/4 Groove.”
Inside Victor Wooten’s Reverb Shop: The Bass Nerds Play the Collection
Victor Wooten’s personal gear is headed to Reverb, and Jody and Marc got to play through some serious pieces of bass history.
How to Build a Funk Bass Groove From a Simple Idea
Learn how to build a funk bass groove using a simple theme, dead notes, Dorian movement, and tasteful fills that support the pocket.
Inside Sweetwater Studios: Drum Mics, Bass Recording, and Studio Setup
We visited Sweetwater Studios for a look at the gear, workflow, and recording philosophy behind capturing great band performances.
Goose Announces Fall Tour Dates Behind New Album “Big Modern!”
Goose has announced a fall 2026 tour supporting their forthcoming album Big Modern!, with Trevor Weekz laying down the groove on “Good2B.”
Trickfish Unveils the L212, a Lightweight 800-Watt 2×12 Bass Cabinet
Trickfish’s new L212 bass cabinet pairs two Lavoce 12-inch neodymium drivers in a compact, lightweight 800-watt enclosure.
New Jazz Underground’s “23” Highlights the Exceptional Upright Bass Playing of Sebastian Rios
The sax, drums, and upright bass trio format shines in New Jazz Underground’s live performance of “23,” filmed in New York City.
Top 10 Reader-Favorite Bass Gear Stories of May 2026
Catch up on the most-read bass gear stories of May 2026, including new instruments, pedals, and standout low-end tools ranked by readers.
Blackbeard Guitars Brontolo Double Packs Modern Pickups Into a Vintage Relic
Blackbeard Guitars’ Brontolo Double is a short-scale Tele-style bass with a relic finish, poplar body, and neodymium pickups.