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Rockabilly icons The Stray Cats celebrate 40 years of jumping and jiving with a new album, as Lee Rocker reflects on a lifetime of slapping the double bass.

Michael League Channels His Travels & Growth Into Snarky Puppy’s Vibrant Latest, Immigrance

Nikki Monninger powers Silversun Pickups’ latest album with big riffs and even bigger tones sculpted by acclaimed producer Butch Vig

Jim Roberts takes a look into the relationship between bass guru Anthony Jackson and Fodera Guitars and how the first 6-string bass was spawned

Hard-rocking Rev Jones is known for his work with Michael Schenker and Steelheart, but has finally debuted a solo album of his own.

Scott Shriner and Weezer unleash a new full length and an album of covers to further solidify their role as alternative’s most beloved and prolific band.

Anna took a break from her busy studio, touring, and filming schedule to answer our 10 Questions.

From Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, and Alcatrazz to his new band, Rock Island Orchestra, Gary Shea reflects on his life in rock.

The rock icon steps into the spotlight with a new solo album and a new line of signature basses.

In working on a followup to Blink-182’s most successful album and splitting time with his new hit duo, Simple Creatures, Hoppus is feeling just as spry as he did 25 years ago.

John Patitucci Journeys To The Core Of His Sound & Spirit On Soul Of The Bass

Bassist, musical director, and producer extraordinaire Stu Brooks unleashes thunderous new albums with Dub Trio and Griz and discusses what it’s like playing in the Saturday Night Live Band.

Master bass shredder Julie Slick discusses her latest album with her low-end duo EchoTest, what it’s like playing with Adrian Belew and Tony Levin, and why thinking is evil.

Graham Maby Supplies Joe Jackson With Soul, Substance & Style

After holding the bass chair with the Go Go’s, Cher, the Bangles, Beck, and many others, Abby Travis’ new original project Sumo Princess brings her to center-stage.

Scott Mulvahill Reimagines The Narrative Of Singer-Songwriter

From a tiny village in Estonia to the big stages of America, Mai Leisz’s musical metamorphosis has led her to play alongside David Crosby, Jackson Browne, and her own jazz fusion band, MaiGroup.

The man behind the low end of Incubus took time out of his busy schedule to answer our 10 Questions

Bass Magazine's Ed Friedland takes a deeper look into Elrick's Gold Series Icon 4-strings

Bass Magazine's own Ed Friedland checks in from the road with The Mavericks from New York, where he visits The Guitar Shop to test out some amazing basses and hang with Mas Hino and Paul Nowinski.

The Sydney young gun has some of the best chops and best basses in all of Australia. We caught up with him to talk shop.

We take a look at all of the latest, greatest gear from the 2019 Winter NAMM Show

Colin Greenwood speaks at last about his playing & his role in the highly influential music of Radiohead

Tal Wilkenfeld Reveals Her Musical Soul With Love Remains

Andrew Gouché remembers his longtime friend and fellow bassist, Joel Smith

Kaveh Rastegar Parlays His Versatility Into An Auspicious Solo Debut

On his new ECM album, alternate tunings, Oscar Pettiford, Anton Webern, studio techniques & the loneliness of recording solo

Daisley’s otherworldly rhythmic and melodic sensibility adds a nuanced, Paul McCartney-like touch to his bass lines and firmly cements his place among rock’s most influential players.

The ex-Smashing Pumpkins bassist returns to the stage with a debut album from her new band Bizou.