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Charles Berthoud’s New “Too Easy” Video Is a Must-See for Bassists
Charles Berthoud’s “Too Easy” puts heavy bass riffs front and center in a must-watch video for bassists.
D’Addario’s New Backline Bass Case Adds Humidity Control and Road-Ready Protection
D’Addario has expanded its Backline series with a new Electric Bass Case featuring water-resistant materials and Humidipak humidity control.
Primus Brings Claypool Gold to Chicago’s Salt Shed With Frog Brigade and Sean Lennon
Primus brought Les Claypool’s Claypool Gold tour to The Salt Shed in Chicago on June 3rd for a night of bass-heavy psychedelia, off-kilter grooves, and cross-project collaborations. The evening featured sets from Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Primus, offering a broad look at Claypool’s creative universe. Sean Ono Lennon joined Claypool for the Delirium set, while...
Rickenbacker’s 4003 Noir Returns for 2026 in All-Black Limited Edition
Rickenbacker has unveiled a limited 2026 run of the 4003 Noir, featuring a matte black finish, black hardware, and a Macassar ebony fingerboard.
Death Cab for Cutie Returns to Late Night With “Riptides” From Their New Album
Nick Harmer keeps “Riptides” grounded as Death Cab for Cutie brings the new single to a live TV performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
John B. Williams, Tonight Show and Arsenio Hall Bassist, Enters Hospice Care
John B. Williams, the jazz bassist heard on The Tonight Show and The Arsenio Hall Show, has entered hospice care after serious health setbacks and surgery.
Meris Launches the Ottobit X Modular Degradation and Texture Engine
Meris has launched the Ottobit X, a modular texture engine packed with bit crushing, glitch effects, VHS reverb, filters, pitch, and more.
Ben Wolfe Finds Swing, Space, and Fire on “Any Time After Now”
Bassist Ben Wolfe’s "Any Time After Now" features ten original compositions, a stellar New York band, and the standout odd-time track “5/4 Groove.”
Inside Victor Wooten’s Reverb Shop: The Bass Nerds Play the Collection
Victor Wooten’s personal gear is headed to Reverb, and Jody and Marc got to play through some serious pieces of bass history.
How to Build a Funk Bass Groove From a Simple Idea
Learn how to build a funk bass groove using a simple theme, dead notes, Dorian movement, and tasteful fills that support the pocket.
Inside Sweetwater Studios: Drum Mics, Bass Recording, and Studio Setup
We visited Sweetwater Studios for a look at the gear, workflow, and recording philosophy behind capturing great band performances.
Goose Announces Fall Tour Dates Behind New Album “Big Modern!”
Goose has announced a fall 2026 tour supporting their forthcoming album Big Modern!, with Trevor Weekz laying down the groove on “Good2B.”