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Vasti Jackson Honors Prince With a Soulful “Purple Rain” Tribute Featuring Reggie McBride on Bass
A soulful tribute to Prince: Vasti Jackson leads a stirring live performance of "Purple Rain" featuring Reggie McBride on bass.
Big News: No Treble Turns 16 and Enters a New Chapter
No Treble is 16, and something big is happening. We’re celebrating the milestone with a major announcement about the future of the site and community.
Groove Podcast: Duncan Coutts on Bass, Belonging, and 30 Years of Our Lady Peace
Duncan Coutts reflects on 30 years with Our Lady Peace, the art of restraint on bass, and how he learned to stop feeling like a guest in the band.
They Wrote a Song That Sounded Like The Meters – Then Played It Live With George Porter Jr.
Twilight Muse teams up with George Porter Jr. for “The Mayor,” a live track sparked by a Meters-style riff.
The 10 Bass Gear Releases That Ruled April 2025: Nathan East’s New Amp, Joe Dart’s Signature Basses, and More
From Nathan East's new amp to Joe Dart's signature basses, here are the 10 most talked-about bass gear releases from April 2025.
From Two Chords to Endless Bass Ideas: Unlocking Melodic Creativity
Learn how to craft melodic bass lines using only two simple chords. Explore arpeggios, inversions, and creative phrasing in this Bass Gym lesson.
Prince Cover: Oz Noy’s Band Reimagines “I Would Die 4 U” with James Genus & Dave Weckl (Live in Chicago)
Oz Noy's band takes on Prince's "I Would Die 4 U" live in Chicago, with James Genus on bass, Dave Weckl on drums, and Chrissi Poland on vocals.
Pops Magellan Channels Raw Emotion in New Single “Drive Complaining,” Announces Debut EP Tour
Bassist Pops Magellan unveils "Drive Complaining," a raw, funky new single, and announces solo shows supporting her debut EP, "Damage."
Carol Kaye, Bass Icon Behind “Good Vibrations” and Thousands of Hits, Finally Enters Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
After decades behind countless hits, bass icon Carol Kaye is being honored with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Musical Excellence Award in 2025.
Stevie Wonder’s “Do I Do” Gets a Funky Bass Reboot from Lorenzo Feliciati
Lorenzo Feliciati lays down a funky bass groove on Stevie Wonder's "Do I Do," blending Nate Watts and Jaco Pastorius vibes into a fresh new jam.
Joe Dart and The Fearless Flyers Bring High-Voltage Funk on “The Fearless Flyers V”
Joe Dart and The Fearless Flyers return with a limited vinyl EP, "The Fearless Flyers V," featuring their signature high-voltage funk-jazz grooves.
Bass of the Week: This Boutique Bass Will Stop You In Your Tracks
This boutique Locus bass by Nichols Guitar Co. caught our eye with its stunning woods, multi-scale neck, and 26 frets. See what makes it stand out.