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John Ferrara’s “Skinned Knees and Make Believe” Expands the Language of Solo Bass
John Ferrara explores new ground with "Skinned Knees and Make Believe," a solo bass album recorded with jungle ambience in Costa Rica.
Derek Frank Joins All-Star Ozzy Tribute at VMAs with Yungblud, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Nuno Bettencourt
An epic Ozzy Osbourne tribute at the 2025 VMAs featured Derek Frank on bass with some of rock’s biggest names.
Weekly Top 10: Zach Cooper’s Bass Rig, Chris Seldon’s Scout 434, and More
From Zach Cooper’s tone secrets to Chris Seldon’s Scout 434 and Ibanez’s latest release, here are this week’s top 10 bass stories.
Low-End Brilliance in Noga Erez’s “Aquarium” – A Sonic Trip Anchored by Groove
A live video that blends raw electronics, strings, and serious bass. Stav Alfasi’s playing keeps Aquarium by Noga Erez and band grounded and grooving.
Donny McCaslin Announces “Lullaby for the Lost” Featuring Tim Lefebvre, Jonathan Maron, and More
Donny McCaslin returns with Lullaby for the Lost, reuniting with Tim Lefebvre and Jason Lindner. Hear their lead single “Celestial.”
No Treble Exclusive: How Warren Murrel Keeps the Groove with Robert Jon & The Wreck
Warren Murrel of Robert Jon & The Wreck shares his path from drummer to bassist, road wisdom, and tone secrets in this No Treble exclusive.
Tech 21 Marks 20 Years of the Para Driver DI with Limited Edition Pedal
Tech 21 commemorates the Para Driver DI’s 20th anniversary with a limited run of 500 all-analog pedals, shipping this fall.
Michael League Leads Snarky Puppy and Orchestra Into Pure Sonic Catharsis
Michael League plays both synth and custom Bacci bass in this slow-burn live session with Snarky Puppy and the Metropole Orkest.
“The Voice of Rock” Glenn Hughes Releases “Chosen” and the New Single, “My Alibi”
Glenn Hughes, The Voice of Rock, drops his new album Chosen alongside the groove-heavy single “My Alibi.”
Groove Podcast: Linda May Han Oh on Bass as Foundation, Frontier, and Force for Imagination
Linda May Han Oh joins the Groove Podcast to discuss global influences, musical storytelling, and the curiosity that drives her across genres.
Aguilar Plugin Suite Brings Their Amps, Cabs, and Pedals to Your DAW
Aguilar launches its first plugin suite, modeling amps, cabinets, and pedals for bassists in DAWs and standalone use. Intro price: $149.99.
Deep Energy Orchestra Unites Cultures and Virtuosos on “The Science of Sound”
Bassist Jason Everett’s Deep Energy Orchestra brings global influences and world-class players together on "The Science of Sound."