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05/01/2025

From amps to signature basses, these were April's 10 most-read bass gear stories.

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.

04/30/2025

Marek Bero shows how two simple chords can open the door to melodic bass creativity.

Learn how to craft melodic bass lines using only two simple chords. Explore arpeggios, inversions, and creative phrasing in this Bass Gym lesson.

04/30/2025

James Genus and Dave Weckl bring the groove on this live Prince cover with Oz Noy’s band.

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.

04/30/2025

Hear Pops Magellan’s new single and get the details on her debut EP tour kicking off this spring.

Bassist Pops Magellan unveils "Drive Complaining," a raw, funky new single, and announces solo shows supporting her debut EP, "Damage."

04/29/2025

Carol Kaye’s decades of legendary bass work finally earn her a place in the 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.

04/29/2025

See how Lorenzo Feliciati reimagines Stevie Wonder's "Do I Do" with a bubbling bass groove.

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.

04/29/2025

Joe Dart and The Fearless Flyers announce their new EP, "The Fearless Flyers V."

04/28/2025

The Locus bass by Nichols Guitar Co. stopped us mid-scroll. Take a closer look at this custom build.

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.

04/28/2025

Watch Gary Willis perform both bass and guitar on his new single and video, "Be The Light."

Gary Willis highlights his skills on both bass and guitar in "Be The Light," a newly released single and video now available to watch.

04/28/2025

The Wood Brothers announce "Puff of Smoke" and debut the video for their new single, "Witness."

The Wood Brothers reveal "Puff of Smoke," their ninth album, due August 1, alongside a new music video for "Witness" directed by bassist Chris Wood.

04/27/2025

From ZZ Top to Jaco Pastorius, here are the top bass stories you loved this week.

Catch up on this week's top bass stories: ZZ Top's 2025 tour, unearthed Jaco Pastorius solo, custom bass creations, and new music from Nathan East.

04/27/2025

Stuart Clayton covers Flea's funky bass line on "If You Have to Ask." Watch the full video here.

Stuart Clayton takes on the Red Hot Chili Peppers' classic "If You Have to Ask" with a bass cover that highlights Flea's laid-back funk groove.

04/27/2025

Sting returns to the trio format with a new live album featuring Police classics and more.

Sting captures the energy of his "Sting 3.0" tour with a new live trio album, featuring classics like "Message in a Bottle" and "Every Breath You Take."

04/26/2025

Paul Thompson dives into the story behind a hidden bass masterclass from 1975.

Inside the 1975 Pointer Sisters track that delivered one of funk's greatest bass grooves, featuring a hidden gem of a bassist and a killer rhythm section.