Bass Magazine

Bass Magazine is an exciting new digital publication that comes out every month, offering daily updates on its website and social media. It focuses on all things bass, exploring its history, current trends, and future developments. With detailed artist interviews, honest gear reviews, engaging articles, and valuable lessons, Bass Magazine is your go-to source for everything related to low-end music. This publication is created by the same team that successfully managed Bass Player magazine for its first three decades.

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Dane Alderson: At Home In the Hive

3 weeks ago | bassmagazine.com | Chris Jisi

“Dynamics are paramount with Yellowjackets,” emphasizes Dane Alderson. “The music relies heavily on almost exaggerated dynamics. Gradually building to a full boil and taking it all the way down to a simmer again.
Sadowsky Tour: From High Cs to Okoume Trees

1 month ago | bassmagazine.com | Chris Jisi

To be a modern musician means dealing with endlessly-shifting challenges related to styles, gigs, gear, and technology. It’s no different for luthiers, who have to deal with changing tastes and trends, ever-increasing competition, and environmentally-driven material shortages. Few have fielded these issues better than Roger Sadowsky, the absolute OG of the high-end Fender-style bass market.
Jens Ritter Unveils 2025 Line of Ritter Basses

2 months ago | bassmagazine.com | Jon D'Auria

Boutique bass builder Jens Ritter has unveiled his 2025 collection of basses. Each on a work of art, Jens’ offerings each possess unique features that make them stand out.
Anthony Jackson Benefit Concert Announced: For The Love Of Anthony - Bass Magazine

2 months ago | bassmagazine.com | Jon D'Auria |Ben Hyman

An evening to celebrate and honor the life and work of legendary bass guitarist, Mr.
2025 Bass Magazine Awards Photo Recap

2 months ago | bassmagazine.com | Jon D'Auria

The 2025 Bass Magazine Awards is in the books and it was truly a historic night of bass. Taking place at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California, the show kicked off at 7:00 PM with a solo performance by Nashville singer-songwriter/upright bass phenom Scott Mulvahill, who appeared throughout the evening. Bass Magazine Editor-in-Chief Jon D’Auria, Senior Editor Chris Jisi, and Editor-at-Large Elton Bradman took the stage to launch the awards segment.
LEH Guitars Unveils the Tim Lefebvre Signature Offset 5-String Bass

2 months ago | bassmagazine.com | Jon D'Auria

LEH Guitars is proud to announce the Tim Lefebvre Signature Offset 5 bass. Inspired by the model built for him by Ellis Hahn 2024. The new signature series features the same look and design specs that has now been played by the bass great in the most revered studios and on countless stages across the world.
Legendary Bassist George Porter Jr. (The Meters) Releases New Single “Don Julio Rides Again”

Jan 17, 2025 | bassmagazine.com | Jon D'Auria

Prolific New Orleans bassist George Porter Jr., will be releasing a brand new instrumental album entitled Porter’s Pocket with his longstanding quartet the Runnin’ Pardners available via Color Red on February 7, 2025. Porter Jr is joined by his longtime collaborator keyboardist Michael Lemmler (Jubilation, TriFunctA), drummer Terrence Houston (The Funky Meters, Toubab Krewe), and newest member Chris Adkins (Raphael Saadiq, Mark Broussard) on guitar.
Quincy Jones: Listen Up! Listen Down!

Dec 24, 2024 | bassmagazine.com | Chris Jisi

The planet lost a major creative force with the passing of Quincy Delight Jones, on November 3rd, 2024, at the age of 91. There wasn’t a contemporary musical style the Chicago-born composer, arranger, producer, and 28-time Grammy winner didn’t partake in and help shape—from big band jazz and bubble gum pop to film scores and R&B and hip hop chart-toppers.
The Berklee Bass Department Releases Star-Studded Holiday Song

Dec 20, 2024 | bassmagazine.com | Jon D'Auria

What a year in the Berklee Bass Dept! As you will see in the video, so many great visiting artists, students, faculty, and administration. Just a reminder on our “process”. During each residency, at the end, I usually bring the artist into my office to record for no more than 10-15 minutes, to a predefined tempo. They are not playing with any other track than the drum loop. I may call out keys or “concepts”, but they are free to play whatever they feel. We also try to capture video of these sessions.
Matthew Skillz: Bass Banga

Dec 13, 2024 | bassmagazine.com | Jon D'Auria

With the resume he’s amassed in his music career, it’s hard to imagine that Matthew Skillz has only been playing bass for 15 years. His deep pocket, undeniable grooves, and use of melody and harmony shows all the depth of a player who has been harnessing low end their entire life. But for the Chicago native, it was something that felt innate the second he picked up a bass.