"We need money to survive the crisis" – Music Venue Trust fires back at the UK government's five-step plan
The MVT calls on the government for urgent funding to save grassroots UK venues and responds with its own plan
Bass news
UK government announces 'five-stage roadmap' for live music's return
A plan for rehearsals, recording and full gigs… but where's the timeframe?
Shape your guitar tone with IK Multimedia's new DI pedal and box
The Z-Tone Buffer Boost pedal and Z-Tone DI aim to cover electric, acoustic and bass players' needs for live and recording
Winter NAMM organisers planning to go ahead with show while investing in stronger digital experience
“Now as much as ever, we need to plan on having our gathering of the musical faithful at The NAMM Show in Anaheim"
Watch Spirit Machines mashup Led Zeppelin's Kashmir and Tool's Sober
The Utah band mixes two classics to create Zober – and Tool approve
Megadeth, Lamb Of God, In Flames and Trivium join forces for streamed live event on Friday
The metal four will also take part in Q&A sessions
Tal Wilkenfeld shares her tips for musicians: “Honestly, I’ve never practised with a metronome. It’s always been playing along with a record or what’s in my head"
The solo artist virtuoso and session bass star talks improvisation, songwriting and freeing yourself as a musician
Duran Duran's John Taylor breaks down the bassline to Rio
His latest Stone Love Bass Odyssey episode looks at the 1982 smash hit
