Features

L.A. dude. New icon. Virtuoso. Session cat. Ringleader. Fanboy. Bass demon. Superhero. Philosopher. Stephen Bruner is living his best lives nine at a time

When the lockdown halted his work with Gwen Stefani and Shania Twain, Derek Frank hunkered down and recorded his triumphant first solo album in eleven years.

The in-demand session bassist and sideman explores uncharted territory with the guidance of dub icon Bill Laswell on his latest bass-only album.

In the Allman Betts Band, Berry Oakley Jr. Honors and Extends His Father’s Legacy

We take an in-depth look at Aguilar’s popular pickup line with a tour of operations at their New York City facility.

Flea takes us along for the wild ride of revisiting his chaotic childhood and musical upbringing in his new memoir, Acid for the Children

Steve Bailey Officially Releases His New Album Carolina. Read All About It In Bass Magazine’s Exclusive Interview Plus Video Lesson

Here’s E.E. Bradman’s road diary of a weekend with legends at the 2019 Detroit Jazz Festival

As the Artist In Residence at the Detroit Jazz Festival, Stanley Clarke turns reflective for a career-spanning interview

The Moody Blues’ frontman describes his journey on the bass guitar and how he’s found new life through touring on his own.

Playing alongside Phoebe Bridgers, BOCC, Fiona Apple, and Shirley Manson, Emily Retsas has found her calling as a first-call touring bassist.

Between Yes, Asia, World Trade, and Conspiracy, Billy Sherwood has built a career playing with rock heavyweights. Now he steps out on his own with a new solo album.

Jim Roberts takes a look at Sean Fairchild's long relationship with MTD Basses

Jonathan Herrera explains why habits are a big and important topic when it comes to achieving your goals.

The talk show bass ace takes us inside the set of The Late Late Show with James Corden

Bass Magazine digs into the latest releases of albums, books, and videos involving all things bass.

The 311 low-ender took a break from the studio to answer our 10 questions.

Brian Bromberg discusses his new album 'Bromberg Plays Hendrix' and plays an exclusive playthrough of "Purple Haze"

The original funkateer discusses his upcoming album, his recent socially-distanced collaborations, and why the world needs funk now more than ever

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We Review Cream's New Box Set Featuring Four Concerts from Farewell Tour

We asked Tal about her new video, the story behind the song and bass line, and transcribe her playing from the track.

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The London-born bassist jumped from Berklee to the big stages with Børns and Love Fame Tragedy

After nine years of working in the Fender Custom Shop, Van Trigt brings comprehensive understanding to his work as a bass player and accomplished luthier

With the first Tool album in 13 years, Justin Chancellor discusses the writing process, his signature tone & his band’s many odd time signatures

Paz Lenchantin discusses her hefty writing role on Beneath the Eyrie, how she finally achieved her favorite bass tone of all time, and her real-life transformation into a pixie

Rounding off a successful world tour in support of Alice in Chains’ latest album, Mike Inez discusses the powerhouse record and what it was like touring with Ozzy Osbourne, Slash, and Heart.

The upright ace displays his soulful playing and deep jazz roots alongside the legendary David Sanborn

Elvis Costello & The Imposters’ bassist Davey Farragher talks about his long standing role in the band and what it’s like working with a music legend

Bass triple-threat Eva Gardner unveils an album that reveals the musical mind of someone who’s anchored everyone from Cher to the Mars Volta

Janek Gwizdala Takes A Collective Approach For his new album, The Union

Harmoni Kelley dishes on playing with one of country music’s biggest artists and the challenge of dialing in arena-size tone

John Myung discusses his writing and musical evolution on Dream Theater's latest album, Distance Over Time