As the world continues to recover from the Coronavirus, we're all finding ourselves in unfamiliar territory given the subsequent lockdown that is keeping us off of stages and confined to our homes. Luckily, there's comfort in the fact that we're all in this together, and that there are still many outlets for us musicians to keep us active and sane throughout this quarantine. We're checking in with bass players from all over the world to see what they're doing to stay entertained, healthy, productive, and safe during this trying time. Bassist: Ginger Pooley Bands and Artists: Smashing Pumpkins, Gwen Stefani Home: Manhattan Beach, California How have you been passing time during the lockdown? As an introvert, I was happy to have my family home and safely nearby during lockdown. I felt really creative, recording, writing, and dabbling in photography. However, since the murder of George Floyd, I’ve paused to take in what’s going on in our society. This is a significant time in our