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Mark Peric Pushes the Groove Forward with the Fusion-Charged “Easy Tiger”
Easy Tiger finds Mark Peric leading a powerhouse live band with fat low end, sharp horn lines, and an aggressive jazz funk fusion groove that feels alive and locked in.
Port City Amplification Unleashes the Tempest: A Hand-Wired Tube Bass Head Built for Modern Players
Port City Amplification enters the bass world with the Tempest, a hand-wired 60-watt tube bass head blending vintage tone, modern versatility, and premium components.
Robin Mullarkey Finally Drops His Debut Solo Album “Black Swan” and Reveals the Gear Powering His Jacob Collier Tours
Robin Mullarkey releases his debut solo album Black Swan and breaks down the basses, pedals, and touring setup he uses with Jacob Collier.
David Byrne’s Stripped-Down Band Highlights Inventive Bass Work at Tiny Desk
David Byrne brings a lively, joyful Tiny Desk set, and Kely Pinheiro’s steady Bass lines keep the groove locked in as the band leans fully into the fun.
Flea Unveils “A Plea,” the First Look at His Upcoming Debut Solo Album
Flea has announced his debut solo album and released “A Plea,” a 7-minute jazz-funk exploration with upright bass, horns, and a video directed by Clara Balzary.
Death By Audio Unveils Destroyer Series: Three Compact, Stereo Pedals Built for Maximum Mayhem
Death By Audio launches the Destroyer Series, featuring the Dream Station reverb/delay, Moonbeam Phaser, and Thee Treble Overload treble boost.
G. Gould GGi5-Studio^3: A Graphite-Neck Powerhouse with Triple EMG E-Series Pickups
Geoff Gould’s GGi5-Studio³ blends graphite-neck innovation with a myrtle burl top and triple EMG E-Series pickups. See photos, full specs, and details.
Nick Fyffe Grooves in Newly Released 2001 Jamiroquai “Love Foolosophy” on Later with Jools Holland
Jamiroquai revisits their 2001 era with a fresh release from Later with Jools Holland showing Nick Fyffe locked into the smooth and heavy Love Foolosophy pocket.
Weekly Top 10: The Bass Moments Everyone’s Talking About (Nov 22–28)
Catch the top bass performances, gear releases, and lessons from Nov 22–28, including JT Cure at the CMA Awards, Robert Trujillo, Pino, and more.
Inside the Groove: Riccardo Oliva’s Bass Work with the Matteo Mancuso Trio at Montreal
Riccardo Oliva brings serious heat in this live cut from Montreal Jazz Fest, driving the trio with fast, aggressive lines on his 6-string Ibanez.
Bootsy Collins’ Historic James Brown-Era Jazz Bass Surfaces for Auction
Bootsy Collins’ James Brown-era 1969 Fender Jazz Bass, the instrument that shaped early ’70s funk, is now up for auction through Heritage Auctions.
Aguilar Unveils Ultra-Rare DB 751 LTD Black Bass Amp (Only 5 Made)
Aguilar has released an ultra-rare DB 751 LTD Black bass amp, limited to just five units worldwide. A blackout chassis, red LEDs, and classic 751 power.