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BEAT LIVE: Belew, Levin, Vai & Carey Capture King Crimson’s ’80s Era on New Album
"BEAT LIVE" captures Belew, Levin, Vai & Carey revisiting King Crimson’s ’80s era on tour. Hear classics from Discipline, Beat and more on this live album.
How to Build Bass Grooves with 16th Notes: A Practical Exercise
In this Keep It Groovy lesson, Ryan Madora shows how to practice 16th notes on bass with short bursts, improving right-hand technique and building grooves.
Tom Fowler’s Thunderous Bass Drives Frank Zappa’s “Apostrophe’” in Rare 1974 Live Performance
Watch Tom Fowler’s powerful bass work in newly released 1974 footage of Frank Zappa’s “Apostrophe'", featuring his heavy, blues-driven groove.
Sylvia Massy & ZVEX Unveil Limited Woolly Mammoth Pedal: Handcrafted Fuzz with Crushing Low End
Sylvia Massy & ZVEX unveil a limited Woolly Mammoth fuzz pedal, hand-built with NOS parts and artwork, delivering deep, thunderous bass.
Wonder Women: Kim Butler’s Journey Through Fretless Bass and Community Rebuilding
In this Wonder Women feature, Kim Butler discusses her influences, custom short-scale bass, pandemic-era performances, and community-focused projects.
Fender, Dingwall, and Peavey Highlight June 2025’s Top New Bass Gear
Fender’s new Squier and Laura Lee signature bass, Dingwall’s SP1, and Peavey’s Cirrus relaunch top our list of the best new bass gear from June 2025.
Bass-Driven Brilliance: Michael League and Snarky Puppy at Java Jazz Festival 2025
Michael League leads Snarky Puppy through a tight, groove-heavy set at Java Jazz 2025, playing his Bacci bass through an Ampeg rig
MXR Bass Synth: Vintage Analog Sounds, Envelope Magic & Ian Martin Allison Presets
MXR’s Bass Synth, crafted with Ian Martin Allison, delivers classic analog tones with ready-to-go presets and deep, tweakable controls.
Fidelity’s Stellarosa Lite: A Vintage-Style, Lightweight Bass Made to Order
Fidelity’s Stellarosa Lite is a lightweight, vintage-inspired bass built to order with short-scale options, handwound pickups, and custom finishes.
Rare Jazz Gem: John Patitucci Shines in Stunning Remaster of 1992 Chick Corea Akoustic Band “Tumba” Live
John Patitucci delivers melodic mastery on his 6-string Yamaha in this remastered 1992 Blue Note Tokyo set with Chick Corea and Vinnie Colaiuta.
Lorenzo Feliciati Talks “Groove First”: Crafting Bass Lines with 9 Drummers
Discover how bassist Lorenzo Feliciati crafted Groove First by pairing his compositions with 9 top drummers across fusion, funk, and prog.
This Week in Bass: Bootsy Collins on Funk, Fresh Bass Gear, and Performances You Need to See This Week
Get Bootsy Collins’ take on funk, see new basses from Peavey and Luna, and watch stunning performances by Ellen Alaverdyan, Doug Wimbish, and more.