In this issue, we review the details of left-hand placement while playing bass to minimize injury. Dr. Randall Kertz is the author of The Bassist’s Complete...
In a landmark moment for one of Europe’s most celebrated large ensembles, Big Band Bass – on Bass Lion Publishing – sees American bassist John Goldsby...
After a series of acclaimed releases showcasing his previously unrevealed virtuosity on the piano, Mark Sherman makes a triumphant comeback to the vibraphone on Bop Contest, his 22nd recording as...
Back in June 2024, I had the chance to chat with Finger Eleven bassist Sean Anderson about the band’s Greatest Hits album release, and let’s just...
Check out this killer bass playthrough from Ottawa-based death metal band Harvested, featuring the insanely talented bassist Eric Forget! The video showcases Eric’s crushing tone and...
Canadian instrumental progressive metal quartet PHAETON returns with their third full-length album, “Neurogenesis,” a tightly wound sonic journey through melody, muscle, and mind-expanding musicality. Following their acclaimed 2020 release “Between Two...
Bruce Gertz has enjoyed a very busy career as a bassist, composer, bandleader (heading over 20 albums), and educator. His latest recording, Octopus Dreams, features his music...
Bassist and composer Noah Young has released his new album Noah, available now across all digital platforms. Produced by GRAMMY Award-winner Jamison Ross, the record frames Young’s deepening compositional voice...
Celebrated Italian bassist, composer, and producer ALBERTO RIGONI, together with world-renowned virtuoso MICHAEL MANRING, proudly announce the addition of STUART HAMM to their upcoming instrumental progressive...
Tansu Tumer Announces New Album, ROOTS. It features 8 tracks that place the electric bass center stage. The album was recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered entirely by...
While the versatile German-born, New York-based bassist Jakob Dreyer had already proven himself quite a prolific composer on two previous volumes of his Songs, Hymns and Ballads, he takes...
Brazilian bassist, producer, and composer Pops Magellan announces the release of her debut EP Damage, arriving on October 24 on all digital platforms. With over 15 years of international experience, Pops...
Dayna Stephens, known primarily as a jazz saxophonist, switches gears on his newly released album Monk’D, marking his recording debut on bass. Recorded in one day...
I recently learned about Dr. Emma Dayhuff’s new album, “Innovations & Lineage: The Chicago Project,”, which has been garnering a lot of attention, and I wanted...
With Funk & Variations, Funky ME (aka Michael Ende) presents his first solo album – a clear statement for the electric bass as a lead voice...
