For more than six decades, the sound of the upright bass in modern jazz has carried the unmistakable authority, elegance,...
Adam Russell, bassist for Story of the Year, hasn’t slowed down for a second. With the band’s latest album A.R.S.O.N. dropping on February 13, 2026, they’ve not...
Get ready for a conversation with one of Southern rock’s enduring forces, Tim Neilsen. For over 35 years, Drivin N Cryin has been delivering a powerful...
When I heard that American Vanity, formerly known as Burn the Jukebox, was gearing up to release a new album this summer, it felt like the...
By Guest Contributor, Joe BarthJoe Barth talks to Bjorn Meyer about his new album and exploring new musical territories with the electric bass. Above photo courtesy:...
For decades, we’ve had the privilege of following the remarkable career of Nathan East, listening closely to his albums, tracking his milestones with Yamaha Instruments, and watching his...
Photo: Self-portrait by Melissa Auf Der Maur Melissa Auf Der Maur is a Canadian bassist who played with Tinker, Hole, and The Smashing Pumpkins. She released...
Harvie S is an American jazz double-bassist. He recorded numerous albums as a leader and co-leader, with over 400 recordings as a sideman. He has been a professor...
Since 2012, Tom Doyle has been holding down the low end for UK alt-rock heavyweights Don Broco, helping to shape the band’s groove-driven, genre-blurring sound into one of the...
Originally from Panama, bassist Alex Blake arrived in the United States at a young age and, under the guidance of his father, found his lifelong voice in the...
Photos courtesy of Brandi Disterheft Brandi Disterheft is a Canadian Bassist and Composer, based in New York City. The legendary Ron Carter was her mentor, and...
By Guest Contributor, Carole Crosslin, a freelance writer and music junkie based in North Carolina. She lives vicariously through those who are in the business. Photos courtesy...
Photo courtesy of MartÃn Méndez MartÃn Méndez is a Uruguayan and Swedish musician. He is the bassist of the progressive metal band Opeth and the second-longest-serving member of the band, behind...
For nearly seventeen years, we’ve followed the ever-evolving journey of bassist Cheikh Ndoye, watching with admiration as his musical vision continues to deepen and expand. Each project...
Photo courtesy of Janet Evra Janet Evra is a vocalist, bassist, guitarist, songwriter, and bandleader. She sings in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French and performs in jazz,...
