Slap bass has come a long way since Larry Graham first championed the style in the 1970s. Graham has said that he was simply trying to create a drum-like sound to flesh out the rhythm in the then ...

What makes a Miami bass? Well, certainly, it’s got to have heavy bass and an 808. And despite its name, the act doesn’t need to have spawned from Miami. Perhaps, the best indicator is if the song can ...

From psychedelic grooves to minimalist pulses and stadium-shaking riffs, these are the basslines that have shaped rock music ...

One of the most recognizable bass lines is the one on the Talking Heads hit “Psycho Killer,” performed by Tina Weymouth. She also had notable grooves on “Once in a Lifetime,” “Uh Oh, Love Comes to ...

Billy Sheehan is one of the more celebrated modern bassists, but who does he think is the greatest bassist of all-time? While appearing on the Mistress Carrie Podcast (heard below), Sheehan championed ...

How busy has the past month been for 2025 San Diego Music Awards Lifetime Achievement honoree Nathan East, whose 2,000-plus recording credits include albums with such varied artists as B.B. King, ...

Chris Squire’s impact on the world of progressive rock is still felt to this day – as is the music he helped create. A decade after his death, Prog asked former bandmates, collaborators and artists ...