Bass Week: The word ‘funk’ or ‘funky’ can be applied to almost anything, from butt-shaking basslines to scatter cushions. We all instinctively know what’s implied, but in a bass playing sense, what ...

Oh He Dead exchanges upbeat funky grooves on “Pretty” for an introspective, soulful and hardy essence on their latest album, “Ugly,” which was released in 2024. The band gets down and dirty with a bit ...

We are diving deep into the groove to celebrate 20 of the most legendary bass lines in music history.

In 1982, Flea, born Michael Balzary, co-founded the Red Hot Chili Peppers in Los Angeles, California. His bass playing is equal parts funk, jazz, rock, and punk. He grew up playing trumpet while ...

As Nick Rocchio-Giordano, MCAS ’18, Mario Borges, MCAS ’18, and Henry Ricciardi, CSOM ’18, all saunter over from Mac to the Stokes Amphitheater, it becomes very apparent that the three sophomores ...

Instead of emphasizing chord changes and melody, funk accentuated heavily syncopated beats and rhythmic and repetitive bass ...

If you are a fan of jazz, or groove for that matter, then you're probably acquainted with the artistry of Nate Smith. Whether it's with the bass master Dave Holland or funk supergroup The Fearless ...

And we’re celebrating with a full-throttle takeover of the legendary Rave Room at Pink Punters. One year of house, tech, and underground energy – and we’re just getting started. Join us for our first ...