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Gary Grainger and Dennis Chambers Lock Into a Deep Pocket on “Blue Matter”
Gary Grainger and Dennis Chambers revisit “Blue Matter” with deep pocket, funky slap bass, and the kind of feel that defines great groove playing.
Angine de Poitrine Brings Microtonal Mayhem to the U.S. This Fall
Angine de Poitrine has expanded its 2026 tour with first-time U.S. dates in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia ahead of "Vol. II."
Bass Gym: A Minor Riff Workout With Harmonic Minor, Blues Notes, and Speed
Marek Bero’s latest Bass Gym lesson explores fast monochromatic riffing in A minor, blending harmonic minor, Aeolian, chromatic tones, and diminished ideas into a high-energy workout.
Will Lee: “Project Hail Mary” Is Three Monsters Locking In and Letting It Rip
Will Lee brings deep pocket and melodic fire to “Project Hail Mary,” weaving through shifting time with Gavin Harrison in a groove that never lets up.
Steve Bailey Is Stepping Down as Chair of Berklee’s Bass Department
Steve Bailey will step down as chair of Berklee’s Bass Department on August 31, 2026, closing a major chapter in his career as a bassist, educator, and mentor.
Trace Elliot’s New Dual Band Compressor Pedal Brings TE-1200 Compression to Your Board
Trace Elliot has introduced the Dual Band Compressor Pedal, a new bass effects unit that brings the compression circuit from the TE-1200 amp to pedalboards for studio and stage use.
Jacob Umansky Just Dropped “SOL,” Showcasing His 6-String Multiscale Dingwall
“SOL” marks Jacob Umansky’s solo debut, showcasing his aggressive tone, technical command, and 6 string multiscale Dingwall bass in a sharp new video.
Melissa Auf der Maur Reflects on Hole, Smashing Pumpkins, and the ’90s in New Memoir
Melissa Auf der Maur has released "Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A 90s Rock Memoir," reflecting on her years with Hole, Smashing Pumpkins, and rock’s last analog decade.
Bass of the Week: Markbass GV 5 GOG Delivers Andrew Gouché Style in a Classic 5-String
The Markbass GV 5 GOG is a 5-string bass designed with gospel legend Andrew Gouché, featuring noiseless JJ pickups, vintage-style block inlays, and punchy passive tone.
Watch Aerosmith Perform “Crazy” Live for the First Time in 1994
Before the hit and iconic video, Aerosmith debuted “Crazy” live in 1994. Watch Tom Hamilton lock in the groove as the band unveils the future classic.
Billy Sheehan’s New Band The Fell Announces First Tour Dates for 2026
Billy Sheehan’s new band The Fell has announced its first tour dates for March 2026, with a week of shows across the Northeast and Midwest.
This Week in Bass: Historic Auctions, New Gear, and Fresh Grooves
From Paul McCartney’s record-setting Yamaha BB-1200 to Upton’s Chicago bass and Sire’s New Gen upgrades, here are the biggest bass stories, gear, and grooves of the week.