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Bass Meets Pocket: CARRTOONS Joins Nate Smith for a Laid-Back, Lockstep Groove Session
Nate Smith and bassist CARRTOONS create a pocket-driven groove session that blends jazz, R&B, and hip hop in this episode of Pocket Plus One.
Mudvayne Marks 25 Years of “L.D. 50” with Anniversary Tour Featuring Static-X and Vended
Mudvayne will celebrate 25 years of "L.D. 50" with a U.S. tour joined by Static-X and Vended, featuring full-band performances of their landmark albums.
Ernie Ball Releases Pino Palladino Smoothie Flats Bass Strings: “They Have a Real Kind of Thump”
Ernie Ball’s Smoothie Flats, created with Pino Palladino, are now available in two gauges, featuring flatwound construction and a low-tension feel.
Joe Dart Drives the Groove in The Fearless Flyers’ “Flyers Crusade”
In "Flyers Crusade," Joe Dart and Nate Smith showcase their rhythmic chemistry, laying down the foundation of The Fearless Flyers' latest groove.
BassFest 2025: Mohini Dey, Dave Holland, and a Reimagined Festival for the Bass World
BassFest 2025, formerly the Dutch Double Bass Festival, returns to Rotterdam with Mohini Dey and Dave Holland leading the lineup.
How Motherhood and Jackson Browne’s Mentorship Inspired Mai Leisz’s Vocal Debut
Mai Leisz opens up about motherhood, returning to vocals, and creating her most personal music yet, with help from Jackson Browne.
Kevin Scott Locks in the Low End as Warren Haynes Brings Soul to Sweetwater Studios
Bassist Kevin Scott anchors Warren Haynes’ new live session with deep groove and feel in performances of “Terrified” and “Lies, Lies, Lies.”
Manu Dibango’s 1982 Concert Recording Sees the Light: A Night of Funk, Soul, and Locked-In Groove
A previously unreleased 1982 concert by Manu Dibango has surfaced, showcasing his band's deep funk and soul, anchored by bassist Hary Gofin.
How to Play Bass in 6/8 Time: A Soul Bass Groove Inspired by “Bring It On Home to Me”
Explore how to groove in 6/8 time on bass, using triads, transitions, and timing inspired by Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home to Me."
Pino Palladino, Questlove, and Yebba Lock In for a Live “Louie Bag” Groove
In this live session at Electric Lady Studios, Pino Palladino and Questlove back Yebba in a deep, laid-back groove.
Mark Deutsch Dies at 63: From Sitar to Bazantar, a Singular Musical Legacy
Mark Deutsch, inventor of the Bazantar, has passed away. His work fused classical bass and Eastern traditions into a singular musical vision.
Catalinbread Wake Chorus: An Eight-Voice Pedal with Octave Depth for Bassists and Shoegaze Fans
Catalinbread's Wake pedal brings an eight-voice chorus and octave-down blend, delivering subtle, always-on tone for bassists and guitarists alike.