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Janek Gwizdala and Daniele Camarda Release “Seminario,” an Improvised Bass Duo Album
Janek Gwizdala and Daniele Camarda reunite for "Seminario," an improvised bass duo album built from melodic interplay and ambient soundscapes.
Pino Palladino and Simon Phillips Deliver a Masterclass at Zoetermeer
Pino Palladino teams up with Philip Saisse and Simon Phillips for a tight jazz fusion performance filled with sharp lines bold grooves and players pushing each other forward.
Bass Gym: “Dark Mode” Groove and How to Phrase in Groups of Five
Learn how to build a dark, punchy bass groove using E minor shapes and five-note phrasing. This Bass Gym lesson breaks down the tone, scales, and technique.
The Steve Morse Band Shares “Triangulation,” With Dave LaRue Delivering a Standout Bass Performance
Dave LaRue brings a clear and powerful Bongo tone to the Steve Morse Band’s new “Triangulation” video, delivering tight progressive rock lines with his signature touch.
Dingwall Unveils 2025 Kyle Konkiel Signature Combustion With New Electronics and Matte Army Green Finish
Dingwall and Kyle Konkiel return with a 2025 Signature Combustion featuring a Matte Army Green finish, EMG 3-band EQ, new hardware, and limited run of 100.
STS9’s “Human Dream”: Inside the Band’s First Self-Recorded Album and Alana Rocklin’s Next-Level Tone
STS9 returns with "Human Dream," their first self-recorded album. Alana Rocklin’s powerful bass and cinematic soundscapes drive this ambitious 19-track release.
How Ben Williams and Nate Smith Shape the Pulse of ‘UNDEFEATED’ at KEXP
Ben Williams brings warm tone and deep feel to Nate Smith’s UNDEFEATED at KEXP, offering a clear look at how a bassist and drummer can shape a live groove together.
Guns N’ Roses Announce 2026 World Tour and Two New Singles
Guns N’ Roses return in 2026 with a massive world tour and two new singles, “Nothin” and “Atlas.” See all dates and details for Duff McKagan’s next run.
Jens Ritter’s Hawaiian Pyro Okon Bass: A Fully Pyrographed Masterpiece by Dino Muradian
The Hawaiian Pyro Okon Bass from Jens Ritter features full-body pyrography by Dino Muradian, alder/maple construction, Triplebuckers, and a 35-inch scale.
Robert Trujillo Drops a Heavy, Unrelenting Bass Hammer with Metallica in Melbourne’s “Seek & Destroy”
Rob Trujillo brings a powerful low end to Metallica’s new Seek and Destroy release, digging in on his gold Warwick during the band’s high energy Melbourne performance.
A Jazz Partnership Decades in the Making: Scofield & Holland Drop “Memories of Home”
John Scofield and Dave Holland unveil Memories of Home, their first duo album featuring new and revisited originals shaped by decades of collaboration.
This Week in Bass: G&L’s Final Days, Mike Dirnt’s New Signature, and a Stunning Acoustic Archtop
G&L’s final weeks, Canna’s all-ebony EVO Archtop, and Mike Dirnt’s new Epiphone Grabber G-3 lead this week’s top bass stories, gear, and lessons.