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Pops Magellan Absolutely Takes Over This Sweetwater Studios Session
Pops Magellan beams into Sweetwater Studios with a four song set, two killer basses and an Ampeg rig delivering plenty of extraterrestrial low end tones.
Hiromi Revives The Trio Project with James Genus on Bass
Hiromi is bringing back The Trio Project with drummer Simon Phillips and bassist James Genus for a 2026 U.S. and European tour and new recording.
Bass Gym: Fire Up Your A Minor Pentatonic Chops
Marek Bero puts your A minor pentatonic chops to the test with a fast Bass Gym workout featuring funky sixteenth notes, syncopation, and position shifts.
Jennifer Finch’s Posthumous Memoir “Shooting Up and Making Out” Set for 2027 Release
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch’s memoir, "Shooting Up and Making Out," will be published posthumously on January 19th, 2027 by Da Capo Press.
Oteil Burbridge on “The Offering,” the Grateful Dead, John Scofield, and Finding the Magic
Oteil Burbridge goes deep on "The Offering," Colonel Bruce Hampton, the Grateful Dead, John Scofield, his new Dire Wolf bass, and his musical philosophy.
Ron Carter and Richard Galliano Show What Two Masters Can Do with Bass and Accordion
Ron Carter and Richard Galliano bring decades of chemistry to “It’s About Time,” filling the NOSPR Concert Hall with nothing but bass and accordion alone.
Throwback: Tori Amos and Jon Evans Live on Sessions at West 54th
Jon Evans lays down the low end with Tori Amos in this 1998 Sessions at West 54th set, playing the five-string Tobias he still uses even decades later.
Frank Bello Reveals What Made Anthrax’s New Album Worth the 10-Year Wait
Frank Bello discusses Anthrax’s new album, the band’s 10-year wait between records, recording at Studio 606, and the reaction to their new music.
Bass of the Week: Zoot Bass Chaser “Northern Lights” Turns a Shelved Build Into Something Special
Zoot Bass luthier Mike Walsh shares the story of the Chaser “Northern Lights,” a four-string with Wal-style pickups and an unusual B-E-A-D tuning.
Chris Wyse Goes Upright for Hollywood Vampires’ Take on David Bowie’s “Heroes”
Hollywood Vampires revisit David Bowie’s “Heroes” at Montreux, with Johnny Depp on lead vocals and Chris Wyse holding down the low end on upright bass.
Fender Adds Lake Placid Blue to the American Vintage II ’66 Jazz Bass
Fender has added Lake Placid Blue to the American Vintage II 1966 Jazz Bass lineup for 2026, joining three existing finishes on the vintage-inspired model.
Weekly Top 10: Aria’s Cliff Burton Bass, Marcus Miller, Squier Paranormal & More
Aria’s Cliff Burton signature bass, Marcus Miller, Squier’s Paranormal Precision Bass, Brooks, MXR and more lead this week’s most-read stories.