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Death By Audio Bass War Review
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Death By Audio Bass War Review

Loud, evil, searing hot, and unexpectedly versatile, the Fuzz War’s demented bass cousin has a bold and more-complex personality all its own that sounds radical with guitar, too.

Hey Guitar Players, Wanna Be a Better Bassist?
The Lowdown

Hey Guitar Players, Wanna Be a Better Bassist?

Many listeners and musicians can tell if a bass player is really a guitarist in disguise. Here’s how you can brush up on your bass chops.

Leading from the Bottom with Big New York
The Lowdown

Leading from the Bottom with Big New York

Bandleading on bass offers a unique challenge. Here’s how one player rises to the occasion.

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How Khruangbin's Laura Lee Found Her Sound

On the eclectic instrumental band’s newest, A LA SALA, the bassist pledges to “just play what sounds good and what feels good.”

The Sometimes Fine Line Between Bass Playing and Songwriting
The Lowdown

The Sometimes Fine Line Between Bass Playing and Songwriting

How to know when your bass playing becomes composition and what to do about it.