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Stu Brooks Makes a Big Mess With Danny Elfman
The bass and production extraordinaire discusses his work on Danny Elfman’s triumphant new album and remix companion, Big Mess
Jeroen Paul Thesseling: The 7-String Fretless Master Returns
With Obscura’s new release the Dutch bass virtuoso takes his unique style to new depths sonically and compositionally
Georgia South: Interstellar Grooves
With their highly anticipated sophomore album on its way, London’s alt-rockers Nova Twins are soaring like shooting stars on 'Supernova'
Ilaria Capalbo: Finding Lost Cities
On her debut, the Italian jazz bassist steps into her own as a composer and bandleader while drawing inspiration from old legends
Mammoth WVH & Dirty Honey "Young Guns Tour" Recap
Photographer Alex Kluft reports from the Wiltern Theatre in Hollywood on the Young Guns Tour
Diego Navaira: Tex-Flex Thump
Diego Navaira's penchant for fat-toned, land-locked bass lines with a melodic flair is the foundation of his band the Last Bandoleros
Brian Wheat: You Want What You Want, But You Get What You Get
Tesla’s low ender talks his new book, his Beatles fanaticism, and the difference between being a bass player and a guy who just plays the bass
Watch The Bass Bash Live Bergantino Forte Head and NXV Cabinet Demo
Jody Miller and Marc Najjar demo the the latest from Bergantino during Bass Bash Live 2021
10 Questions With Chris Chaney
Between touring with Eddie Vedder, playing in supergroups, and launching his own band with NHC, Chris Chaney answered our 10 Questions
10 Questions With Rhonda Smith
The queen of bass behind Prince and Jeff Beck reveals her most embarrassing moment on stage, her first bass, and much more
Justin Chancellor: On His Signature Cry Baby Wah
In this exclusive interview, the Tool bassist discusses his new signature pedal alongside the team at Dunlop who created it
Colin Hodgkinson: Explorations In The Dusty End
The bassist behind Ten Years After talks about the band's latest album
Matt Rubano: Pushing Airwaves
From Angels & Airwaves to Lauryn Hill to Glassjaw to Taking Back Sunday, Matt Rubano has all basses covered
The Story Behind Our Cover Story
How one bass player's love for Joni Mitchell led to a once-in-a-lifetime adventure
Bobby Wooten III: The Life Of David Byrne’s Party In 'American Utopia'
How do you groove with six drummers at the same time? This bassist does it while singing and dancing in David Byrne’s critically acclaimed show
Rachel Loy: Nashville’s Finest
As a first-call session bassist, producer, performer, and songwriter, Rachel Loy has risen to the top of country music
Bakithi Kumalo: World View
The renown bassist's fantastic journey inspires 'What You Hear Is What You See'
Joni Mitchell's Bass Desires
The visionary artist sits down to reminisce about the great bass players in her past – and her life and work with Larry Klein
True Genius: Remembering Steve Rabe And SWR
Rick Carlson remembers amplification legend Steve Rabe with Marcus Miller, Bryan Beller, Freddie Washington, Rickey Minor, Jimmy Haslip, and others
Mike Levine: Laying It On the Line With Triumph
A new documentary shines light on how Mike Levine and Canadian power trio Triumph helped define the early ’80s rock music scene
Justin Smolian: Rolling the Dice With Dirty Honey
The funk-inspired, hard rocking low ender brings the thunder on the debut album from rock’s most exciting new band
Michael League: Analog Dreams
Snarky Puppy’s fearless leader reveals a new musical layer on his solo debut, So Many Me
Marc Johnson: A Soaring Solo Flight
Jim Roberts sits down with Marc Johnson to discuss the process and inspiration behind his new solo bass album 'Overpass'
James LoMenzo of Megadeth and Firstborne: New Throwback
In rejoining Megadeth and releasing new material with his new outfit Firstborne, James LoMenzo is proving that everything old is new again
Watch The Bass Bash Live EBS Stanley Clarke & MicroBass 3 Pedal Demo
Jody Miller and Marc Najjar demo the EBS Stanley Clarke and MicroBass 3 Pedals during Bass Bash Live 2021
Leland Sklar: Relative Pitch
Lee Sklar Gets Up Close and Personal with The Immediate Family, His YouTube Channel, and His New Book
Exclusive: Steve Rodby and Jimmy Johnson Discuss Newly-Released Posthumous Recording by Lyle Mays
We interview Steve Rodby, who served as co-associate producer and played acoustic bass, and Jimmy Johnson, who played fretless and fretted bass
Bryan Beller: Dancing About Architecture
Freddy Villano goes behind the scenes with Bryan Beller on his latest solo record, 'Scenes From the Flood'
Mike Kerr: Putting Bass Front & Center With Royal Blood
How disco, costume parties, and new-found sobriety influenced Royal Blood’s new album, 'Typhoons'
Brandi Disterheft: Riding The Wave
Brandi Disterheft delivers good vibrations with her latest trio album, Surfboard, with a little help from legendary saxophonist George Coleman
Sebastian Steinberg: Force of Nature
From his playing in Soul Coughing to his soul-bearing work with Fiona Apple, Sebastian Steinberg proves why he’s a good man in a storm
MonoNeon: Visceral Visionary
Born on the internet and taken in by Prince, MonoNeon has grown himself into one of the greatest bass artists of our time
10 Questions With Jennie Vee
Jennie Vee of Eagles of Death Metal reveals the best bass advice she's been given, which player she'd want to sub for, and much more
Spector Factory Tour: Rounding The Curve At 45
Bass Magazine's Chris Jisi Takes a Tour Of The Spector Bass USA Custom Shop
Neil Jason: Big Apple Bass
Neil Jason Channels 50 Years Of Experience Into His Manhattan Prestige Session One
Fernanda Lira: Crypta-Currency
Brazilian death metal bassist and lead vocalist Fernanda Lira steps away from Nervosa to power Crypta’s debut album
Sergio Vega: Pushing Ohms With Deftones
Sergio Vega and the Deftones reunite with producer Terry Date and return with their triumphant ninth album, Ohms
Nick Wells Unveils New Documentary 'Walking the Changes' (Exclusive Review)
Nick Wells’ Walking the Changes Examines The Acoustic Bass In Jazz
World Premiere: John Patitucci Debuts “Letter for Paul,” A Tribute Track to the Late Paul Jackson
John Patitucci is one of many bassists to be heavily influenced by Jackson’s jams, which is evident on his new tribute
On the Spot… Danny Miranda on Playing Bass With Queen
Danny reflects on his time with Queen + Paul Rodgers that covered over 100 concerts across four continents
Sean Hurley: Soul Vaccination
Sean Hurley Takes a Deep Dive Into Classic R&B on Paul Stanley’s 'Now and Then'
Gene Simmons: Kiss, Riffs, and His New Gibson Signature Bass
The iconic Kiss bassist promises his new signature instrument is “The most fun you’ll be able to have with your pants on…”
Cory Wong: Once a Bass Player, Always a Bass Player
The six string star of Vulpeck and The Fearless Flyers breaks out on his own and takes it back to his first musical love – the bass
Pino Palladino: Pathfinder
Pino Palladino Uncovers New Horizons In Pursuit of his Musical Spirit on 'Notes with Attachments'
Geezer Butler: Back in Black
Black Sabbath’s Ronnie James Dio-fronted Heaven and Hell and Mob Rules Albums Get Deluxe Edition Remasters
Billy Mohler: Bass Complex
Between releasing a slew of new albums, running a record label and a music school, and playing on a TV show, Billy Mohler has bass on the mind