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Dirty Loops’ Henrik Linder and Aron Mellergård Reunite for “Slicked by the Lick”
Dirty Loops rhythm section Henrik Linder and Aron Mellergård revive Songs for Lovers with “Slicked by the Lick,” featuring wild bass work and playful visuals.
Lake Street Dive Announce “What About Flamingos?” and 2027 Tour
Lake Street Dive announce "What About Flamingos?" and a 15-date winter 2027 tour. Hear Bridget Kearney’s bass work on the title track and see the full itinerary.
Guyker Introduces GBA005 Individual Roller Bridge for Bass
Guyker’s GBA005 individual bass bridge features a roller saddle, fine tuning knob, and modular options for four- and five-string basses. Routing is required.
Watch Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson Revisit “Working Man” With Chad Smith
Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Chad Smith tear into “Working Man” in a standout performance from the Neil Peart documentary No One’s Disciple.
Pops Magellan Turns Radiohead, Chemical Brothers, and Parliament Songs Into Psychedelic Jams
Pops Magellan reimagines Radiohead, The Chemical Brothers, and Parliament on "Unsolicited Jams," a live EP filled with heavy grooves and psychedelic bass work.
Jens Ritter’s New Beker Bass Channels Pirate Legend and Punk Spirit
Jens Ritter’s Beker bass draws on pirate Klaus Störtebeker’s legend, with a sabre-inspired body, silver inlays, a 33.3-inch scale, and Häussel pickups.
Michael Shuman and Queens of the Stone Age Debut “Where The Goth Girls At?” on Fallon
Michael Shuman joined Queens of the Stone Age for the live debut of “Where The Goth Girls At?” on Fallon, ahead of the band’s new album Perfecth due October 30.
Queens of the Stone Age Tap Pixies for Spring 2027 U.S. Tour
Queens of the Stone Age announce a spring 2027 U.S. tour with Pixies and Wheelchair Sports Camp. See the dates and hear Michael Shuman’s massive bass tone.
Fender Gives Players 182 Hours to Order Mark Hoppus’s Stoned Fruit Jaguar Bass
Fender’s Mark Hoppus Stoned Fruit Jaguar Bass pairs a Guava Green finish with a reverse P pickup and custom stickers. Orders are open for just 182 hours.
Watch Royal Blood Tear Through “Swallow the Bomb” on Jools Holland
Mike Kerr and Royal Blood tear through ‘Swallow the Bomb’ live on Jools Holland, with Kerr once again creating a massive rock sound entirely from bass.
Angine de Poitrine Expand World Tour With 2027 Dates
Angine de Poitrine announce 2027 world tour dates across Australia, the Americas, Europe, and the UK. See the schedule and watch their performance of “Zugzegk.”
Groove – Episode #141 Mike Karn
Some musicians spend their entire lives trying to master one instrument. Mike Karn managed to build a successful professional career playing the tenor saxophone before making the rather extraordinary decision to become a double bassist in his late thirties. It is one of the more remarkable stories of musical reinvention, and one that I was particularly excited to explore when...