Dunlop Presents Bass Freq's Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/bass-freqs The Bass Freqs Podcast brings you the unique perspectives and insights of bass players—the backbone of every band. Hosted by lifelong recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), each episode features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Get the direct lowdown on how they got their start, how they approach their role as the driving force of a song, what gear they use, and what it takes to perform at the highest level. Brought to you by Dunlop Manufacturing, family-owned makers of bass and guitar strings, MXR and Cry Baby electronics, and other many other popular music accessories. © 2025 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc f0b97ab1-e579-5fc3-a8dd-db67115d5f88 no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:07:31 -0800 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:37:29 -0800 http://jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs/ https://img.transistor.fm/oRy7QrQbIu0S-q1jrP47ZSyYyxkN4X40-Xxbo5BI_qU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIwODU2LzE2MjIw/NDMwMDQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Dunlop Presents Bass Freq's http://jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs/ episodic Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc The Bass Freqs Podcast brings you the unique perspectives and insights of bass players—the backbone of every band. Hosted by lifelong recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), each episode features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Get the direct lowdown on how they got their start, how they approach their role as the driving force of a song, what gear they use, and what it takes to perform at the highest level. Brought to you by Dunlop Manufacturing, family-owned makers of bass and guitar strings, MXR and Cry Baby electronics, and other many other popular music accessories. The Bass Freqs Podcast brings you the unique perspectives and insights of bass players—the backbone of every band. bass player, bassist, musician, gear, interview, recording, performing, Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc No No Nikki Sixx 58 58 Nikki Sixx full 0ea8372e-5a58-44dd-80cb-0f0bf883f82f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c309c3c As the co-founding bass player and primary songwriter of Motley Crue, Nikki Sixx was the foundation of one of the most iconic rock bands to come out of the 1980s. Recently, he sat down to talk with Bass Freq’s host Josh Paul, and we’re super excited to share that conversation with you here. Nikki took Josh on a journey through his whole story, from his start in Idaho to the barroom floors, stages, and backseats of cop cars in Los Angeles, to his unique approach to bass playing and songwriting, how he’s managed to survive in the industry, and a whole lot of gear talk among other fascinating topics.


]]> As the co-founding bass player and primary songwriter of Motley Crue, Nikki Sixx was the foundation of one of the most iconic rock bands to come out of the 1980s. Recently, he sat down to talk with Bass Freq’s host Josh Paul, and we’re super excited to share that conversation with you here. Nikki took Josh on a journey through his whole story, from his start in Idaho to the barroom floors, stages, and backseats of cop cars in Los Angeles, to his unique approach to bass playing and songwriting, how he’s managed to survive in the industry, and a whole lot of gear talk among other fascinating topics.


]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3861 As the co-founding bass player and primary songwriter of Motley Crue, Nikki Sixx was the foundation of one of the most iconic rock bands to come out of the 1980s. Recently, he sat down to talk with Bass Freq’s host Josh Paul, and we’re super excited to share that conversation with you here. Nikki took Josh on a journey through his whole story, from his start in Idaho to the barroom floors, stages, and backseats of cop cars in Los Angeles, to his unique approach to bass playing and songwriting, how he’s managed to survive in the industry, and a whole lot of gear talk among other fascinating topics.


]]> bass player, musician, performance, interview, documentary, heavy metal, rock, motley crue, recording, electric gutiar, Yes Aron Hodek 57 57 Aron Hodek full 2b8526b4-0232-4ae7-b25d-7a6f1ffbfc1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/e351a1ab Many of the guests who’ve come on the Bass Freq’s Podcast showed promise from an early age before being hailed as child prodigies on their way to amazing careers. This week's episode gives host Josh Paul the chance to talk to once such phenomenon while he is actually at the start of his meteoric rise. Aron Hodek, a 12-year old bass player from Slovakia, is already racking up chops, fans, and accomplishments that would be highly impressive for a player two or three times his age. Here, Aron tells us all about how he caught the bass bug and what steps he took to be able to get recognized, who he's playing with, the gear he digs, and how he still works his best to balance the important work of just being a kid while continuing to build a career that seems limitless.

]]> Many of the guests who’ve come on the Bass Freq’s Podcast showed promise from an early age before being hailed as child prodigies on their way to amazing careers. This week's episode gives host Josh Paul the chance to talk to once such phenomenon while he is actually at the start of his meteoric rise. Aron Hodek, a 12-year old bass player from Slovakia, is already racking up chops, fans, and accomplishments that would be highly impressive for a player two or three times his age. Here, Aron tells us all about how he caught the bass bug and what steps he took to be able to get recognized, who he's playing with, the gear he digs, and how he still works his best to balance the important work of just being a kid while continuing to build a career that seems limitless.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0800 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 1713 Many of the guests who’ve come on the Bass Freq’s Podcast showed promise from an early age before being hailed as child prodigies on their way to amazing careers. This week's episode gives host Josh Paul the chance to talk to once such phenomenon while he is actually at the start of his meteoric rise. Aron Hodek, a 12-year old bass player from Slovakia, is already racking up chops, fans, and accomplishments that would be highly impressive for a player two or three times his age. Here, Aron tells us all about how he caught the bass bug and what steps he took to be able to get recognized, who he's playing with, the gear he digs, and how he still works his best to balance the important work of just being a kid while continuing to build a career that seems limitless. Many of the guests who’ve come on the Bass Freq’s Podcast showed promise from an early age before being hailed as child prodigies on their way to amazing careers. This week's episode gives host Josh Paul the chance to talk to once such phenomenon while he bass player, bassist, musician, gear, interview, recording, performing, No Blu DeTiger 56 56 Blu DeTiger full dbde0b38-3a03-4077-b360-0fa1db4c5aad https://share.transistor.fm/s/61c80e46 Blue DeTiger is one of the shining stars among a new crop of highly skilled bass players on their way to becoming the icons of the future. She's been dedicated to the craft since the age of seven, but instead of following the traditional routes to success, she took advantage of the new medium of our age—social media, through TikTok—to make her biggest impact on the scene. On this week’s episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, she shares her story, inspirations, insights on gear, and what's on the horizon with host Josh Paul.

]]> Blue DeTiger is one of the shining stars among a new crop of highly skilled bass players on their way to becoming the icons of the future. She's been dedicated to the craft since the age of seven, but instead of following the traditional routes to success, she took advantage of the new medium of our age—social media, through TikTok—to make her biggest impact on the scene. On this week’s episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, she shares her story, inspirations, insights on gear, and what's on the horizon with host Josh Paul.

]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0800 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2833 Blue DeTiger is one of the shining stars among a new crop of highly skilled bass players on their way to becoming the icons of the future. She's been dedicated to the craft since the age of seven, but instead of following the traditional routes to success, she took advantage of the new medium of our age—social media, through TikTok—to make her biggest impact on the scene. On this week’s episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, she shares her story, inspirations, insights on gear, and what's on the horizon with host Josh Paul. Blue DeTiger is one of the shining stars among a new crop of highly skilled bass players on their way to becoming the icons of the future. She's been dedicated to the craft since the age of seven, but instead of following the traditional routes to success bass player, bassist, musician, gear, interview, recording, performing, Yes Rufus Philpot 55 55 Rufus Philpot full a13a24d9-71c5-465a-8a46-5193a5134d2d https://share.transistor.fm/s/7300de81 Respected performer and educator Rufus Philpot wears his love of the bass guitar on his shirt sleeves. He’s studied, taught, recorded, and performed at the highest levels, and in this conversation with host Josh Paul, Rufus dishes on that entire range of experience without holding back. Through stories about his influences, how hard he worked to make a name for himself, and the techniques and gear that aid him in his constant effort to take his art to the next level, Rufus’ passion for his instrument is evident in every word he speaks.

]]> Respected performer and educator Rufus Philpot wears his love of the bass guitar on his shirt sleeves. He’s studied, taught, recorded, and performed at the highest levels, and in this conversation with host Josh Paul, Rufus dishes on that entire range of experience without holding back. Through stories about his influences, how hard he worked to make a name for himself, and the techniques and gear that aid him in his constant effort to take his art to the next level, Rufus’ passion for his instrument is evident in every word he speaks.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2949 Respected performer and educator Rufus Philpot wears his love of the bass guitar on his shirt sleeves. He’s studied, taught, recorded, and performed at the highest levels, and in this conversation with host Josh Paul, Rufus dishes on that entire range of experience without holding back. Through stories about his influences, how hard he worked to make a name for himself, and the techniques and gear that aid him in his constant effort to take his art to the next level, Rufus’ passion for his instrument is evident in every word he speaks. Respected performer and educator Rufus Philpot wears his love of the bass guitar on his shirt sleeves. He’s studied, taught, recorded, and performed at the highest levels, and in this conversation with host Josh Paul, Rufus dishes on that entire range of bass player, bassist, musician, gear, interview, recording, performing, No Pete Griffin 54 54 Pete Griffin full 33bbda2a-c31a-47be-81e5-598babd1e18a https://share.transistor.fm/s/45089e1f This week on the Bass Freq’s Podcast, we hear from LA-based award-winning bass player Pete Griffin. His resume includes some of the most respected acts in music, from Dweezil Zappa and Steve Vai to Stanley Clarke and Jean Luc-Ponty to name just a scant few. On top of being a top-tier journeyman of the stage and studio, Pete is a highly sought-after online educator. Here, he treats host Josh Paul to his own brand of eloquent wit and wisdom across a range of topics, from navigating the industry, getting and keeping gigs, and his approach to techniques and tones.

]]> This week on the Bass Freq’s Podcast, we hear from LA-based award-winning bass player Pete Griffin. His resume includes some of the most respected acts in music, from Dweezil Zappa and Steve Vai to Stanley Clarke and Jean Luc-Ponty to name just a scant few. On top of being a top-tier journeyman of the stage and studio, Pete is a highly sought-after online educator. Here, he treats host Josh Paul to his own brand of eloquent wit and wisdom across a range of topics, from navigating the industry, getting and keeping gigs, and his approach to techniques and tones.

]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3491 This week on the Bass Freq’s Podcast, we hear from LA-based award-winning bass player Pete Griffin. His resume includes some of the most respected acts in music, from Dweezil Zappa and Steve Vai to Stanley Clarke and Jean Luc-Ponty to name just a scant few. On top of being a top-tier journeyman of the stage and studio, Pete is a highly sought-after online educator. Here, he treats host Josh Paul to his own brand of eloquent wit and wisdom across a range of topics, from navigating the industry, getting and keeping gigs, and his approach to techniques and tones. This week on the Bass Freq’s Podcast, we hear from LA-based award-winning bass player Pete Griffin. His resume includes some of the most respected acts in music, from Dweezil Zappa and Steve Vai to Stanley Clarke and Jean Luc-Ponty to name just a scant fe bass player, bassist, musician, gear, interview, recording, performing, Yes Tommy Sims 53 53 Tommy Sims full 14278e06-2a32-4865-a5bb-6c04f7f2ee64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/75eafdd2 This week, we’re joined by yet another Grammy Award-winning artist to its roster—Tommy Sims. Launching his career as a session-and-touring bass player in the late 1980s, he has contributed not only his accomplished bass grooves but also his chops as a songwriter, producer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist to a long list of artists that includes Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Michael Bolton, Kelly Clarkson, the Neville Brothers, and many more. Speaking with host Josh Paul, Tommy fills us in on his journey from starting out through cultivating his varied skills and performing at the highest level with some of the biggest names of the business. Add in a touch of gear talk as well as great advice for up and coming bassists, and you have another classic episode of Bass Freq's.

]]> This week, we’re joined by yet another Grammy Award-winning artist to its roster—Tommy Sims. Launching his career as a session-and-touring bass player in the late 1980s, he has contributed not only his accomplished bass grooves but also his chops as a songwriter, producer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist to a long list of artists that includes Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Michael Bolton, Kelly Clarkson, the Neville Brothers, and many more. Speaking with host Josh Paul, Tommy fills us in on his journey from starting out through cultivating his varied skills and performing at the highest level with some of the biggest names of the business. Add in a touch of gear talk as well as great advice for up and coming bassists, and you have another classic episode of Bass Freq's.

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0800 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2319 This week, we’re joined by yet another Grammy Award-winning artist to its roster—Tommy Sims. Launching his career as a session-and-touring bass player in the late 1980s, he has contributed not only his accomplished bass grooves but also his chops as a songwriter, producer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist to a long list of artists that includes Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Michael Bolton, Kelly Clarkson, the Neville Brothers, and many more. Speaking with host Josh Paul, Tommy fills us in on his journey from starting out through cultivating his varied skills and performing at the highest level with some of the biggest names of the business. Add in a touch of gear talk as well as great advice for up and coming bassists, and you have another classic episode of Bass Freq's. This week, we’re joined by yet another Grammy Award-winning artist to its roster—Tommy Sims. Launching his career as a session-and-touring bass player in the late 1980s, he has contributed not only his accomplished bass grooves but also his chops as a son musician, electric bass, peformance, interview, documentary, R&B, soul, gospel, grammy award, music production, recording, rock n roll Yes Nathan East 52 52 Nathan East full d8af2db1-9449-4813-b802-ecbcc9118eb1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/41ee87f3 Nathan East’s tasty bass grooves have been making the hottest pop records pop for decades. He’s worked with the world’s top recording artists, from Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder to Sting and Daft Punk—and that’s not even the half of it. On top of that, Nathan is a founding member of the prolific jazz group Fourplay, and he’s put out three of his own records as a solo act. On this week’s episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, he chats with host Josh Paul about discovering the bass through and impromtu gig at a church, getting his start in Los Angeles with Barry White, many of the historic sessions he was part of,  how to get great tone, and more. 

]]> Nathan East’s tasty bass grooves have been making the hottest pop records pop for decades. He’s worked with the world’s top recording artists, from Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder to Sting and Daft Punk—and that’s not even the half of it. On top of that, Nathan is a founding member of the prolific jazz group Fourplay, and he’s put out three of his own records as a solo act. On this week’s episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, he chats with host Josh Paul about discovering the bass through and impromtu gig at a church, getting his start in Los Angeles with Barry White, many of the historic sessions he was part of,  how to get great tone, and more. 

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:12:00 -0800 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2611 Nathan East’s tasty bass grooves have been making the hottest pop records pop for decades. He’s worked with the world’s top recording artists, from Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder to Sting and Daft Punk—and that’s not even the half of it. On top of that, Nathan is a founding member of the prolific jazz group Fourplay, and he’s put out three of his own records as a solo act. On this week’s episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, he chats with host Josh Paul about discovering the bass through and impromtu gig at a church, getting his start in Los Angeles with Barry White, many of the historic sessions he was part of, how to get great tone, and more. Nathan East’s tasty bass grooves have been making the hottest pop records pop for decades. He’s worked with the world’s top recording artists, from Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder to Sting and Daft Punk—and that’s not even the half of it. On top of that, N bass player, bassist, musician, gear, interview, recording, performing, No Frank Brunot 51 51 Frank Brunot full f4469e68-ad68-4c84-b68b-bc069438c904 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfb220b9 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2177 Frank Brunot is s professional session and touring bassist who approaches his craft with a solid foundation of groove honed during his upbringing playing Gospel but counters that with his strong love the melodic nuances that a make a song stand out in any genre he applies himself to. Host Josh Paul gets to chat with Frank about getting his start, techniques, his thoughts on navigating the music business, and of course gear. Frank Brunot is s professional session and touring bassist who approaches his craft with a solid foundation of groove honed during his upbringing playing Gospel but counters that with his strong love the melodic nuances that a make a song stand out in any bass player, bassist, musician, gear, interview, recording, performing, No Oskar Cartaya 50 50 Oskar Cartaya full 59fe8d40-4ae2-4d04-8342-9b400a310170 https://share.transistor.fm/s/706f2e6f This week, we put the spotlight on Oskar Cartaya this week, yet another guest who possesses immense talent and exhibits unwavering dedication, to his craft. His unique style has garnered him an impressive list of credits playing, composing, arranging, and serving as musical director for the likes of Spyro Gyra, Herb Albert, Jennifer Lopez, Celia Cruz, Rubén Blades, Tito Puente, Robbie Robertson, Willie Colon, and Dave Valentin. Oskar chats with host Josh Paul about his beginnings in the music schools and clubs of Puerto Rico, the life experiences that have informed his career, and of course the tools of the trade that he relies on to get the job done.

]]> This week, we put the spotlight on Oskar Cartaya this week, yet another guest who possesses immense talent and exhibits unwavering dedication, to his craft. His unique style has garnered him an impressive list of credits playing, composing, arranging, and serving as musical director for the likes of Spyro Gyra, Herb Albert, Jennifer Lopez, Celia Cruz, Rubén Blades, Tito Puente, Robbie Robertson, Willie Colon, and Dave Valentin. Oskar chats with host Josh Paul about his beginnings in the music schools and clubs of Puerto Rico, the life experiences that have informed his career, and of course the tools of the trade that he relies on to get the job done.

]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 4530 This week, we put the spotlight on Oskar Cartaya this week, yet another guest who possesses immense talent and exhibits unwavering dedication, to his craft. His unique style has garnered him an impressive list of credits playing, composing, arranging, and serving as musical director for the likes of Spyro Gyra, Herb Albert, Jennifer Lopez, Celia Cruz, Rubén Blades, Tito Puente, Robbie Robertson, Willie Colon, and Dave Valentin. Oskar chats with host Josh Paul about his beginnings in the music schools and clubs of Puerto Rico, the life experiences that have informed his career, and of course the tools of the trade that he relies on to get the job done. This week, we put the spotlight on Oskar Cartaya this week, yet another guest who possesses immense talent and exhibits unwavering dedication, to his craft. His unique style has garnered him an impressive list of credits playing, composing, arranging, and musician, bass player, artist, electric bass, bass, instrument, interview, documentary, gear, jazz, funk, soul, R&B, rock, Spyro Gyra, Herb Albert, Jennifer Lopez, Celia Cruz, Rubén Blades, Tito Puente, Robbie Robertson, Willie Colon, Dave Valentin , Puerto Rico Yes Jonas Hellborg 49 49 Jonas Hellborg full d6f49a5a-679c-415d-84d8-d4dd59cdd11c https://share.transistor.fm/s/a53849bf This week's guest is Jonas Hellborg. Drawing from a diverse range of influences that includes eclectic jazz, Arabic music, and improvisational psychedelic rock, Jonas burst onto the scene in the late 1970s and stunned audiences with his command over the electric bass. He quickly established himself with gigs such as the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Bill Laswell, and Ginger Baker, and he has continued to inspire and astonish audiences and fellow musicians with his greatly varied and prolific projects ever since.Speaking with host Josh Paul, Jonas dishes all about his history, his inspirations, and his approach to musical challenges as well as a good dose of in depth gear talk.

]]> This week's guest is Jonas Hellborg. Drawing from a diverse range of influences that includes eclectic jazz, Arabic music, and improvisational psychedelic rock, Jonas burst onto the scene in the late 1970s and stunned audiences with his command over the electric bass. He quickly established himself with gigs such as the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Bill Laswell, and Ginger Baker, and he has continued to inspire and astonish audiences and fellow musicians with his greatly varied and prolific projects ever since.Speaking with host Josh Paul, Jonas dishes all about his history, his inspirations, and his approach to musical challenges as well as a good dose of in depth gear talk.

]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2503 This week's guest is Jonas Hellborg. Drawing from a diverse range of influences that includes eclectic jazz, Arabic music, and improvisational psychedelic rock, Jonas burst onto the scene in the late 1970s and stunned audiences with his command over the electric bass. He quickly established himself with gigs such as the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Bill Laswell, and Ginger Baker, and he has continued to inspire and astonish audiences and fellow musicians with his greatly varied and prolific projects ever since.Speaking with host Josh Paul, Jonas dishes all about his history, his inspirations, and his approach to musical challenges as well as a good dose of in depth gear talk. This week's guest is Jonas Hellborg. Drawing from a diverse range of influences that includes eclectic jazz, Arabic music, and improvisational psychedelic rock, Jonas burst onto the scene in the late 1970s and stunned audiences with his command over the e bass player, bassist, musician, gear, interview, recording, performing, Yes Miles Mosley 48 48 Miles Mosley full 2500f006-9be0-4110-aeb5-1f9f9b8ac09b https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1be1e98 Miles Mosely is a captivating artist whose unique stylings have invited many to refer to him as the Jimi Hendrix of upright bass. Combining a solid groove and improvisational prowess with his upright, bow, and an array of effects pedals, Miles has contributed his innovative tones to top acts from Chris Cornell and Kendrick Lamar to Korn’s Jonathan Davis and Rihanna—and that’s alongside his own solo records and work for film soundtracks. On this week’s episode, host Josh Paul goes in depth with Miles on his story, style, and playing philosophy which—despite its unconventionality—speaks to any musician with a passion for playing music and a need to be heard.

]]> Miles Mosely is a captivating artist whose unique stylings have invited many to refer to him as the Jimi Hendrix of upright bass. Combining a solid groove and improvisational prowess with his upright, bow, and an array of effects pedals, Miles has contributed his innovative tones to top acts from Chris Cornell and Kendrick Lamar to Korn’s Jonathan Davis and Rihanna—and that’s alongside his own solo records and work for film soundtracks. On this week’s episode, host Josh Paul goes in depth with Miles on his story, style, and playing philosophy which—despite its unconventionality—speaks to any musician with a passion for playing music and a need to be heard.

]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3330 Miles Mosley is a captivating artist whose unique stylings have invited many to refer to him as the Jimi Hendrix of upright bass. Combining a solid groove and improvisational prowess with his upright, bow, and an array of effects pedals, Miles has contributed his innovative tones to top acts from Chris Cornell and Kendrick Lamar to Korn’s Jonathan Davis and Rihanna—and that’s alongside his own solo records and work for film soundtracks. On this week’s episode, host Josh Paul goes in depth with Miles on his story, style, and playing philosophy which—despite its unconventionality—speaks to any musician with a passion for playing music and a need to be heard. Miles Mosley is a captivating artist whose unique stylings have invited many to refer to him as the Jimi Hendrix of upright bass. Combining a solid groove and improvisational prowess with his upright, bow, and an array of effects pedals, Miles has contrib electric bass, upright bass, stand up bass, guitar, jazz, funk, soul, hip hop, R&B, rock, documentary, musician, interview, recording industry, music industry, Chris Cornell, Kendrick Lamar, Mos Def, India Arie, Lauryn Hill, Terrence Howard, Jonathan Davis of Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, Jason Mraz, Jeff Beck, Rihanna Yes Jacob Umansky 47 47 Jacob Umansky full 3666d09c-787f-49df-a460-be2eee67b55e https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c87665e This week’s guest is Jacob Umansky, a bass player who demonstrates the powerful potential of playing with both great chops and killer tone. Jacob’s resume includes studying under the direction of such luminaries as Victor Bailey at Berklee College of Music and playing as part of masterful prog metal band Intervals. While his 6-string wonder of an instrument from Dingwall signifies his epic chops, Jacob is committed first and foremost to the most important role of the bass player—holding the band together with groove and authority. Speaking with host Josh Paul, Jacob gets deep with all things bass and more.

]]> This week’s guest is Jacob Umansky, a bass player who demonstrates the powerful potential of playing with both great chops and killer tone. Jacob’s resume includes studying under the direction of such luminaries as Victor Bailey at Berklee College of Music and playing as part of masterful prog metal band Intervals. While his 6-string wonder of an instrument from Dingwall signifies his epic chops, Jacob is committed first and foremost to the most important role of the bass player—holding the band together with groove and authority. Speaking with host Josh Paul, Jacob gets deep with all things bass and more.

]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2914 This week’s guest is Jacob Umansky, a bass player who demonstrates the powerful potential of playing with both great chops and killer tone. Jacob’s resume includes studying under the direction of such luminaries as Victor Bailey at Berklee College of Music and playing as part of masterful prog metal band Intervals. While his 6-string wonder of an instrument from Dingwall signifies his epic chops, Jacob is committed first and foremost to the most important role of the bass player—holding the band together with groove and authority. Speaking with host Josh Paul, Jacob gets deep with all things bass and more. This week’s guest is Jacob Umansky, a bass player who demonstrates the powerful potential of playing with both great chops and killer tone. Jacob’s resume includes studying under the direction of such luminaries as Victor Bailey at Berklee College of Musi electric bass, instrument, bass player, musician, music industry, music education, recording, interview, documentary, rock, heavy metal, Berklee College of Music, prog rock, Intervals, Canada Yes Rich Brown 46 46 Rich Brown full 667a6c18-f59f-4657-89ae-631962095874 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d1d9c46 This week's guest Rich Brown. Hailing from Canada, Rich is a highly accomplished performer, composer, producer, and educator. He's recorded three albums as band leader and has been featured on over 70 recordings covering a wide range of musical genres. Rich has played, toured, and recorded with some of the most distinguished musicians on the planet, from James Blood Ulmer, Vernon Reid and Steve Coleman to Rudresh Mahanthappa, Angelique Kidjo, and David Clayton Thomas—just to name a few. Host Josh Paul talks to Rich about his upbringing, his performing and teaching style, and his philosophy on what it takes to be a multi-faceted musician in today's age.

]]> This week's guest Rich Brown. Hailing from Canada, Rich is a highly accomplished performer, composer, producer, and educator. He's recorded three albums as band leader and has been featured on over 70 recordings covering a wide range of musical genres. Rich has played, toured, and recorded with some of the most distinguished musicians on the planet, from James Blood Ulmer, Vernon Reid and Steve Coleman to Rudresh Mahanthappa, Angelique Kidjo, and David Clayton Thomas—just to name a few. Host Josh Paul talks to Rich about his upbringing, his performing and teaching style, and his philosophy on what it takes to be a multi-faceted musician in today's age.

]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2552 This week's guest Rich Brown. Hailing from Canada, Rich is a highly accomplished performer, composer, producer, and educator. He's recorded three albums as band leader and has been featured on over 70 recordings covering a wide range of musical genres. Rich has played, toured, and recorded with some of the most distinguished musicians on the planet, from James Blood Ulmer, Vernon Reid and Steve Coleman to Rudresh Mahanthappa, Angelique Kidjo, and David Clayton Thomas—just to name a few. Host Josh Paul talks to Rich about his upbringing, his performing and teaching style, and his philosophy on what it takes to be a multi-faceted musician in today's age. This week's guest Rich Brown. Hailing from Canada, Rich is a highly accomplished performer, composer, producer, and educator. He's recorded three albums as band leader and has been featured on over 70 recordings covering a wide range of musical genres. Ri bass player, electric bass, guitar, musician, recording industry, tour, interview, documentary, jazz, funk, soul, gospel, R&B, rock n' roll, James Blood Ulmer, Vernon Reid, Steve Coleman, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Angelique Kidjo, David Clayton Thomas, Blood Sweat & Tears, Jane Siberry, Kim Mitchell, Vijay Iyer, Kurt Elling Yes Gary Willis 45 45 Gary Willis full 6ceb5094-e213-4b14-905e-350e01ecbc0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/57c5eb0a Every episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast brings you bass players from different walks of life, different genres, and different musical philosophies. But all are united by a true love of their craft and a dedication to pushing themselves to new levels of expression. This week's guest, the frighteningly talented fretless specialist Gary Willis, exemplifies that spirit. Known for his role as co-leader of the band Tribal Tech, Gary's career spans more than four decades and includes countless collaborations with many jazz and improvisational legends such as Wayne Shorter, Allan Holdsworth, Hubert Laws just to name a few. Here, Gary treats host Josh Paul to the story behind the player, what he’s working on, and his "outside the box” approach to composing, performing, and selecting gear.

]]> Every episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast brings you bass players from different walks of life, different genres, and different musical philosophies. But all are united by a true love of their craft and a dedication to pushing themselves to new levels of expression. This week's guest, the frighteningly talented fretless specialist Gary Willis, exemplifies that spirit. Known for his role as co-leader of the band Tribal Tech, Gary's career spans more than four decades and includes countless collaborations with many jazz and improvisational legends such as Wayne Shorter, Allan Holdsworth, Hubert Laws just to name a few. Here, Gary treats host Josh Paul to the story behind the player, what he’s working on, and his "outside the box” approach to composing, performing, and selecting gear.

]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3052 Every episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast brings you bass players from different walks of life, different genres, and different musical philosophies. But all are united by a true love of their craft and a dedication to pushing themselves to new levels of expression. This week's guest, the frighteningly talented fretless specialist Gary Willis, exemplifies that spirit. Known for his role as co-leader of the band Tribal Tech, Gary's career spans more than four decades and includes countless collaborations with many jazz and improvisational legends such as Wayne Shorter, Allan Holdsworth, Hubert Laws just to name a few. Here, Gary treats host Josh Paul to the story behind the player, what he’s working on, and his "outside the box” approach to composing, performing, and selecting gear. Every episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast brings you bass players from different walks of life, different genres, and different musical philosophies. But all are united by a true love of their craft and a dedication to pushing themselves to new levels of e bass player, musician, music, interview, documentary, performance, jazz, funk, rock and roll, wayne shorter, improvisation, gear, electric guitar, music industry, music performance, Yes Fernando Rosa 44 44 Fernando Rosa full be38e409-d13d-4168-885f-623647f41304 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f65e5234 This week, Josh speaks with Fernando Rosa. Hailing from São Paulo, Fernando’s deep appreciation and comprehension of the soul groove has developed and matured ever since he first learned to play bass as a child. Many sessions and tours later, he is truly a master of his craft. In recent years, he’s gained an online following through simple-yet-creative videos showing just Fernando and his bass as he explores his favorite musical realms. Here, he goes deep with host Josh Paul on a number of topics, from getting his start to how he approaches playing and his love of all things bass.

]]> This week, Josh speaks with Fernando Rosa. Hailing from São Paulo, Fernando’s deep appreciation and comprehension of the soul groove has developed and matured ever since he first learned to play bass as a child. Many sessions and tours later, he is truly a master of his craft. In recent years, he’s gained an online following through simple-yet-creative videos showing just Fernando and his bass as he explores his favorite musical realms. Here, he goes deep with host Josh Paul on a number of topics, from getting his start to how he approaches playing and his love of all things bass.

]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 1577 This week, Josh speaks with Fernando Rosa. Hailing from São Paulo, Fernando’s deep appreciation and comprehension of the soul groove has developed and matured ever since he first learned to play bass as a child. Many sessions and tours later, he is truly a master of his craft. In recent years, he’s gained an online following through simple-yet-creative videos showing just Fernando and his bass as he explores his favorite musical realms. Here, he goes deep with host Josh Paul on a number of topics, from getting his start to how he approaches playing and his love of all things bass. This week, Josh speaks with Fernando Rosa. Hailing from São Paulo, Fernando’s deep appreciation and comprehension of the soul groove has developed and matured ever since he first learned to play bass as a child. Many sessions and tours later, he is truly bass player, bassist, musician, gear, interview, recording, performing, No Nate Mendel 43 43 Nate Mendel full b22ebfb6-15c6-4262-8454-daa2bc7f82e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/93ed423e When Dave Grohl formed the Foo Fighters back in 1994, he tapped Nate Mendel to hold down the low end—and he’s carrying that groove to this day. Host Josh Paul speaks with Nate about starting out, stories from the road, what inspires him and how he approaches songwriting, and—of course—the gear that makes it all possible.

]]> When Dave Grohl formed the Foo Fighters back in 1994, he tapped Nate Mendel to hold down the low end—and he’s carrying that groove to this day. Host Josh Paul speaks with Nate about starting out, stories from the road, what inspires him and how he approaches songwriting, and—of course—the gear that makes it all possible.

]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2446 When Dave Grohl formed the Foo Fighters back in 1994, he tapped Nate Mendel to hold down the low end—and he’s carrying that groove to this day. Host Josh Paul speaks with Nate about starting out, stories from the road, what inspires him and how he approaches songwriting, and—of course—the gear that makes it all possible. This interview was recorded just prior to the tragic passing of Nate's Foo Fighters bandmate, drummer Taylor Hawkins which is why he is referred to in the present tense at certain moments. Out of respect for the Foo Fighters family this interview was held off until they felt it appropriate for it to be released. When Dave Grohl formed the Foo Fighters back in 1994, he tapped Nate Mendel to hold down the low end—and he’s carrying that groove to this day. Host Josh Paul speaks with Nate about starting out, stories from the road, what inspires him and how he approac foo fighters, punk rock, dave grohl, nirvana, 1990's, documentary, music, musician, bass player, music industry, performance, arts, rock n' roll, Yes Daric Bennett 42 42 Daric Bennett full dd009544-645e-4a25-a430-22a6331444fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/99050c7b This week's guest is Daric Bennett. Not only a well-respected and consistently touring-and-recording bass player, Daric is also a great influence on the up-and-coming generation of players who take advantage of his popular online bass lessons. Speaking with Josh Paul, Daric shares how he discovered his calling as an educator as well as how he taught himself to play in church bands and embarked on a career as a professional musician.

]]> This week's guest is Daric Bennett. Not only a well-respected and consistently touring-and-recording bass player, Daric is also a great influence on the up-and-coming generation of players who take advantage of his popular online bass lessons. Speaking with Josh Paul, Daric shares how he discovered his calling as an educator as well as how he taught himself to play in church bands and embarked on a career as a professional musician.

]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2968 This week's guest is Daric Bennett. Not only a well-respected and consistently touring-and-recording bass player, Daric is also a great influence on the up-and-coming generation of players who take advantage of his popular online bass lessons. Speaking with Josh Paul, Daric shares how he discovered his calling as an educator as well as how he taught himself to play in church bands and embarked on a career as a professional musician. This week's guest is Daric Bennett. Not only a well-respected and consistently touring-and-recording bass player, Daric is also a great influence on the up-and-coming generation of players who take advantage of his popular online bass lessons. Speaking wi bass player, musician, music, fender bass, gospel, soul, funk, instrument, documentary, music industry, lessons, teaching, recording, touring, gear, No Nate Watts 41 41 Nate Watts full 006de3d0-a27a-42cb-91f3-9061a82cc1a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5de7211f Becoming part of music history takes talent, no doubt. But being in the right place at the right time also plays its own part, and prolific bassist Nate Watts has a perfect score on both counts. He grew up next door to Motown Studios in its heyday, watching the one-and-only James Jamerson walk to work from his window. This proximity to musical greatness and inherent musical gifts of his own lead to an amazing career backing up some of the biggest names in soul, R&B, and funk—and he’s been Steve Wonder's bass player ever since playing on 1976's Songs in the Key of Life. On this week’s episode, Nate speaks with host Josh Paul and shares many stories about his career, the artists and songs he's played on, and what his gear preferences are along with sage advice about surviving in the business.

]]> Becoming part of music history takes talent, no doubt. But being in the right place at the right time also plays its own part, and prolific bassist Nate Watts has a perfect score on both counts. He grew up next door to Motown Studios in its heyday, watching the one-and-only James Jamerson walk to work from his window. This proximity to musical greatness and inherent musical gifts of his own lead to an amazing career backing up some of the biggest names in soul, R&B, and funk—and he’s been Steve Wonder's bass player ever since playing on 1976's Songs in the Key of Life. On this week’s episode, Nate speaks with host Josh Paul and shares many stories about his career, the artists and songs he's played on, and what his gear preferences are along with sage advice about surviving in the business.

]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2198 Becoming part of music history takes talent, no doubt. But being in the right place at the right time also plays its own part, and prolific bassist Nate Watts has a perfect score on both counts. He grew up next door to Motown Studios in its heyday, watching the one-and-only James Jamerson walk to work from his window. This proximity to musical greatness and inherent musical gifts of his own lead to an amazing career backing up some of the biggest names in soul, R&B, and funk—and he’s been Steve Wonder's bass player ever since playing on 1976's Songs in the Key of Life. On this week’s episode, Nate speaks with host Josh Paul and shares many stories about his career, the artists and songs he's played on, and what his gear preferences are along with sage advice about surviving in the business. Becoming part of music history takes talent, no doubt. But being in the right place at the right time also plays its own part, and prolific bassist Nate Watts has a perfect score on both counts. He grew up next door to Motown Studios in its heyday, watchi bass player. bassist, musician, interview, documentary, performance, recording, music industry, Stevie Wonder, Soul, Funk, R&B, Motown Records, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Fender bass, electric guitar No John Myung 40 40 John Myung full f630b06e-e7bf-4453-a034-e1dcd08736d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3e4daf8 This week, we’re joined by John Myung, a bass player whose high-school friendship with one John Petrucci would lead to the formation of one of the most successful and long-running prog metal bands of all time—Dream Theater. Speaking with host Josh Paul, John tells us all about the band’s origins at the Berklee College of Music, his discovery of the 6-string bass, how he constructs his bass lines to fit into the group's intricate symphonies, and more.

]]> This week, we’re joined by John Myung, a bass player whose high-school friendship with one John Petrucci would lead to the formation of one of the most successful and long-running prog metal bands of all time—Dream Theater. Speaking with host Josh Paul, John tells us all about the band’s origins at the Berklee College of Music, his discovery of the 6-string bass, how he constructs his bass lines to fit into the group's intricate symphonies, and more.

]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2836 This week, we’re joined by John Myung, a bass player whose high-school friendship with one John Petrucci would lead to the formation of one of the most successful and long-running prog metal bands of all time—Dream Theater. Speaking with host Josh Paul, John tells us all about the band’s origins at the Berklee College of Music, his discovery of the 6-string bass, how he constructs his bass lines to fit into the group's intricate symphonies, and more. This week, we’re joined by John Myung, a bass player whose high-school friendship with one John Petrucci would lead to the formation of one of the most successful and long-running prog metal bands of all time—Dream Theater. Speaking with host Josh Paul, J bass player, bassist, musician, gear, interview, recording, performing, No Tully Kennedy 39 39 Tully Kennedy full 7721763b-cf3a-4fba-9c7a-441ede4bc59c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0708ccd7 The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


This week, we bring you an insider's view of the Nashville session scene courtesy of Tully Kennedy. He’s a first-call for studio work and a long-time collaborator for country music artist Jason Aldean.


Speaking with Josh, Tully tells us all about how he got his start, what gear he uses, and  how to sustain a career that demands a delicate balance between fitting in and standing out. The Bass Freq’s Podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts—subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

]]> The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


This week, we bring you an insider's view of the Nashville session scene courtesy of Tully Kennedy. He’s a first-call for studio work and a long-time collaborator for country music artist Jason Aldean.


Speaking with Josh, Tully tells us all about how he got his start, what gear he uses, and  how to sustain a career that demands a delicate balance between fitting in and standing out. The Bass Freq’s Podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts—subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2802 Get an insider's view of the Nashville session scene with this week's Bass Freq's guest Tully Kennedy who is first call bassist for studio work as well as the bassist and long time collaborator for country music artist Jason Aldean. Tully speaks with host Josh Paul about how he got his start, gear, recording, performing, and tips on how to sustain a career which demands a delicate balance between fitting in and standing out. Get an insider's view of the Nashville session scene with this week's Bass Freq's guest Tully Kennedy who is first call bassist for studio work as well as the bassist and long time collaborator for country music artist Jason Aldean. Tully speaks with host bass player, bassist, musician, music, music industry, Nashville, country music, rock, Jason Aldean, performance, recording, interview, documentary, inspirational, educational, No Andrew Gouché 38 38 Andrew Gouché full 9f5a132a-569b-4ee0-8861-3640fea098fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ff24cd1 Another episode of Bass Freq's means another intimate conversation with an award-winning and influential bassist. This time, we feature Andrew Gouché, a player who cut his teeth in the church gospel band and quickly became a first-call session and touring musician for some of biggest names in soul and R&B. Andrew enlightens host Josh Paul with stories of his early days, his affection for certain gear including his new signature products, and invaluable advice for working with artists and sustaining a satisfying career in a competitive industry.

A world-renowned bassist, Grammy® Award winning producer, and composer, Andrew Gouché  is best known for his creatively original bass lines and a unique sound that bass players around the world have sought to emulate.  With over 30 years of experience as the bassist for many R&B and Gospel legends as Prince and the New Power Generation, Gladys Knight, Andraé Crouch, The Winans, and musical director for Chaka Khan  he is a true pioneer that has made an indelible mark on the history of Gospel music with the addition of bass guitar when there was none in church.  Today, bass guitar is a must-have in churches across America.  He has paved the way and inspired today’s generation of Gospel and R&B bassists. 

]]> Another episode of Bass Freq's means another intimate conversation with an award-winning and influential bassist. This time, we feature Andrew Gouché, a player who cut his teeth in the church gospel band and quickly became a first-call session and touring musician for some of biggest names in soul and R&B. Andrew enlightens host Josh Paul with stories of his early days, his affection for certain gear including his new signature products, and invaluable advice for working with artists and sustaining a satisfying career in a competitive industry.

A world-renowned bassist, Grammy® Award winning producer, and composer, Andrew Gouché  is best known for his creatively original bass lines and a unique sound that bass players around the world have sought to emulate.  With over 30 years of experience as the bassist for many R&B and Gospel legends as Prince and the New Power Generation, Gladys Knight, Andraé Crouch, The Winans, and musical director for Chaka Khan  he is a true pioneer that has made an indelible mark on the history of Gospel music with the addition of bass guitar when there was none in church.  Today, bass guitar is a must-have in churches across America.  He has paved the way and inspired today’s generation of Gospel and R&B bassists. 

]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3312 Another episode of Bass Freq's means another intimate conversation with an award-winning and influential bassist. This time, we feature Andrew Gouché, a player who cut his teeth in the church gospel band and quickly became a first-call session and touring musician for some of biggest names in soul and R&B. Andrew enlightens host Josh Paul with stories of his early days, his affection for certain gear including his new signature products, and invaluable advice for working with artists and sustaining a satisfying career in a competitive industry. Another episode of Bass Freq's means another intimate conversation with an award-winning and influential bassist. This time, we feature Andrew Gouché, a player who cut his teeth in the church gospel band and quickly became a first-call session and touring bass player, bassist, musician, music, music industry, performance, interview, documentary, Soul music, R&B Music, funk, disco, gospel, gear, Prince, Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Julio Iglesias, Madonna, Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Earth, Wind & Fire, Aretha Franklin No Rhonda Smith 37 37 Rhonda Smith full ac0af286-9397-4b52-8f27-645dca941e60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7bcc196 Award-winning Canadian-born bassist Rhonda Smith has been the driving force behind an amazing list of acts for the past two decades—Prince, Jeff Beck, Beyonce, Chaka Khan, and Erykah Badu just to name a few—not to mention great success standing out on her own as a singer and songwriter. This week, she speaks with Josh to cover all the ground, including her work with some of aforementioned artists, how she approaches songwriting, and the essential gear talk.

]]> Award-winning Canadian-born bassist Rhonda Smith has been the driving force behind an amazing list of acts for the past two decades—Prince, Jeff Beck, Beyonce, Chaka Khan, and Erykah Badu just to name a few—not to mention great success standing out on her own as a singer and songwriter. This week, she speaks with Josh to cover all the ground, including her work with some of aforementioned artists, how she approaches songwriting, and the essential gear talk.

]]> Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3196 Award-winning Canadian-born bassist Rhonda Smith has been the driving force behind an amazing list of acts for the past two decades—Prince, Jeff Beck, Beyonce, Chaka Khan, and Erykah Badu just to name a few—not to mention great success standing out on her own as a singer and songwriter. This week, she speaks with Josh to cover all the ground, including her work with some of aforementioned artists, how she approaches songwriting, and the essential gear talk. Award-winning Canadian-born bassist Rhonda Smith has been the driving force behind an amazing list of acts for the past two decades—Prince, Jeff Beck, Beyonce, Chaka Khan, and Erykah Badu just to name a few—not to mention great success standing out on her rhonda smith, bass player, bassist, electric guitar, music, musician, performance, music recording, Beyonce, Prince, Jeff Beck, Erykah Badu, Soul, R&B, Funk, Rock n' Roll No Scott Devine 36 36 Scott Devine full 9cbd491f-0422-4db1-9100-09fc97e851a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/acdf61d9 The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


This week’s episode features Scott Devine, a bass player whose pocket is as deep as his knowledge. He’s a respected veteran of the studio and the road, and over the last several years, he’s turned to sharing his low-end wisdom via Scott’s Bass Lessons, one of most successful online bass teaching sites around.


Speaking with Josh, Scott takes us through his life as a musician, from how he got started to how he approaches playing and teaching bass and much more. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.


]]> The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


This week’s episode features Scott Devine, a bass player whose pocket is as deep as his knowledge. He’s a respected veteran of the studio and the road, and over the last several years, he’s turned to sharing his low-end wisdom via Scott’s Bass Lessons, one of most successful online bass teaching sites around.


Speaking with Josh, Scott takes us through his life as a musician, from how he got started to how he approaches playing and teaching bass and much more. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.


]]> Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3700 This week’s episode features Scott Devine, a bass player whose pocket is as deep as his knowledge. He’s a respected veteran of the studio and the road, and over the last several years, he’s turned to sharing his low-end wisdom via Scott’s Bass Lessons, one of most successful online bass teaching sites around. This week’s episode features Scott Devine, a bass player whose pocket is as deep as his knowledge. He’s a respected veteran of the studio and the road, and over the last several years, he’s turned to sharing his low-end wisdom via Scott’s Bass Lessons, on bass player, bassist, musician, performance, interview, teaching, bass lessons, gear, documentary, instruments, recording, music, music industry Yes Trevor Dunn 35 35 Trevor Dunn full fb5bd7f6-cb0f-4b00-9b23-b6b638e91694 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c77ccc1 The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


This week, we’re joined by Trevor Dunn, whose unique approach to playing and composing have made him a perfect fit for collaborations with Mike Patton, avant-garde producer/composer John Zorn, and Secret Chiefs 3. Speaking with Josh, Trevor shares his insights and perspectives on his playing style, working with the aforementioned artists, and much more. 


The Bass Freq’s podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts—check it out at the link in bio, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.


]]> The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


This week, we’re joined by Trevor Dunn, whose unique approach to playing and composing have made him a perfect fit for collaborations with Mike Patton, avant-garde producer/composer John Zorn, and Secret Chiefs 3. Speaking with Josh, Trevor shares his insights and perspectives on his playing style, working with the aforementioned artists, and much more. 


The Bass Freq’s podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts—check it out at the link in bio, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.


]]> Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2276 This week, host Josh Paul is joined by Trevor Dunn, whose unique approach to playing and composing have made him a perfect fit for collaborations with Mike Patton, avant-garde producer/composer John Zorn, and Secret Chiefs 3. Speaking with Josh, he shares his insights and perspectives on his playing style, work with those artists, and much more. This week, host Josh Paul is joined by Trevor Dunn, whose unique approach to playing and composing have made him a perfect fit for collaborations with Mike Patton, avant-garde producer/composer John Zorn, and Secret Chiefs 3. Speaking with Josh, he shares bassist, bass player, musician, music, interview, documentary, recording, music industry, rock n roll, prog rock, avant garde, john zorn, mike patton, faith no more, bands, mr bungle, electric guitar, Yes Guy Pratt 34 34 Guy Pratt full ed695078-5a8d-4eab-b96c-084e63cce903 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec2df085 This week’s episode of the Bass Freq’s podcast features Guy Pratt, a player whose career spans three decades and a long list of credits that includes such luminaries as Pink Floyd, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and many more. Speaking with host Josh Paul, Guy tells tales of the stage, the studio, and quests for the perfect tone —all delivered with a rapier wit that’s as sharp and unique as his technique.


]]> This week’s episode of the Bass Freq’s podcast features Guy Pratt, a player whose career spans three decades and a long list of credits that includes such luminaries as Pink Floyd, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and many more. Speaking with host Josh Paul, Guy tells tales of the stage, the studio, and quests for the perfect tone —all delivered with a rapier wit that’s as sharp and unique as his technique.


]]> Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2414 This week’s episode of the Bass Freq’s podcast features Guy Pratt, a player whose career spans three decades and a long list of credits that includes such luminaries as Pink Floyd, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and many more. Speaking with host Josh Paul, Guy tells tales of the stage, the studio, and quests for the perfect tone —all delivered with a rapier wit that’s as sharp and unique as his technique. This week’s episode of the Bass Freq’s podcast features Guy Pratt, a player whose career spans three decades and a long list of credits that includes such luminaries as Pink Floyd, Madonna, Michael Jackson, and many more. Speaking with host Josh Paul, Guy bass player, electric bass, instrument, musician, music industry, stage, recording studio, music production, pink floyd, rock n' roll, pop, soul, reggae, gear, documentary, performance, Yes David Swift 33 33 David Swift full d8ed47d0-777b-4c4e-a447-7bae0644130f https://share.transistor.fm/s/64ad6148 On this episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, we’re joined by David Swift, one of the UK’s top bass players. A respected session musician, instructor, and lecturer, David breaks away from his wildly busy schedule to talk with host Josh Paul about breaking into the business, how to make the most of life as a bass player, and plenty of groovy gear talk along the way.

]]> On this episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, we’re joined by David Swift, one of the UK’s top bass players. A respected session musician, instructor, and lecturer, David breaks away from his wildly busy schedule to talk with host Josh Paul about breaking into the business, how to make the most of life as a bass player, and plenty of groovy gear talk along the way.

]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3472 On this episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, we’re joined by David Swift, one of the UK’s top bass players. A respected session musician, instructor, and lecturer, David breaks away from his wildly busy schedule to talk with host Josh Paul about breaking into the business, how to make the most of life as a bass player, and plenty of groovy gear talk along the way. On this episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, we’re joined by David Swift, one of the UK’s top bass players. A respected session musician, instructor, and lecturer, David breaks away from his wildly busy schedule to talk with host Josh Paul about breaking i bass player, bassist, musician, gear, interview, recording, performing, Yes Robert "Bubby" Lewis 32 32 Robert "Bubby" Lewis full ff941067-3810-41a0-8500-4089c2c14e6f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1caad21e This week, Bass Freq’s host Josh Paul sits down with Robert “Bubby” Lewis, a prolific player who has thrown down grooves for an impressive host of such acts as Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Lupe Fiasco, and Stevie Wonder. Bubby takes a compositional approach to playing, paying careful mind to when he should lay back in the pocket or step out in front with jaw-dropping chops on his trusty 6-string bass. Speaking with Josh, Bubby takes us into his world with insightful anecdotes and advice that span recording, touring, gear, and staying inspired.


]]> This week, Bass Freq’s host Josh Paul sits down with Robert “Bubby” Lewis, a prolific player who has thrown down grooves for an impressive host of such acts as Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Lupe Fiasco, and Stevie Wonder. Bubby takes a compositional approach to playing, paying careful mind to when he should lay back in the pocket or step out in front with jaw-dropping chops on his trusty 6-string bass. Speaking with Josh, Bubby takes us into his world with insightful anecdotes and advice that span recording, touring, gear, and staying inspired.


]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2760 This week, Bass Freq’s host Josh Paul sits down with Robert “Bubby” Lewis, a prolific player who has thrown down grooves for an impressive host of such acts as Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Lupe Fiasco, and Stevie Wonder. Bubby takes a compositional approach to playing, paying careful mind to when he should lay back in the pocket or step out in front with jaw-dropping chops on his trusty 6-string bass. Speaking with Josh, Bubby takes us into his world with insightful anecdotes and advice that span recording, touring, gear, and staying inspired. This week, Bass Freq’s host Josh Paul sits down with Robert “Bubby” Lewis, a prolific player who has thrown down grooves for an impressive host of such acts as Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Lupe Fiasco, and Stevie Wonder. Bubby takes a compositional approach to pl bass player, musician, music, music industry, rap, soul, funk, snoop doggy dog, Dr. Dre, recording, music industry, production, documentary, interview, Yes Paolo Gregoletto 31 31 Paolo Gregoletto full ca2d4a16-2773-4262-83b1-4f08a3cfe2cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/202e9da5 This episode of the Bass Freq's Podcast brings you Paolo Gregoletto, bassist for hard working metal music makers Trivium. Speaking with host Josh Paul, Paolo fills us in on how he got started, how he crafts his tone and bass lines for the band, what life is like on the road and in the studio, and—of course—a healthy dose of gear talk.

]]> This episode of the Bass Freq's Podcast brings you Paolo Gregoletto, bassist for hard working metal music makers Trivium. Speaking with host Josh Paul, Paolo fills us in on how he got started, how he crafts his tone and bass lines for the band, what life is like on the road and in the studio, and—of course—a healthy dose of gear talk.

]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3130 This episode of the Bass Freq's Podcast brings you Paolo Gregoletto, bassist for hard working metal music makers Trivium. Speaking with host Josh Paul, Paolo fills us in on how he got started, how he crafts his tone and bass lines for the band, what life is like on the road and in the studio, and—of course—a healthy dose of gear talk. This episode of the Bass Freq's Podcast brings you Paolo Gregoletto, bassist for hard working metal music makers Trivium. Speaking with host Josh Paul, Paolo fills us in on how he got started, how he crafts his tone and bass lines for the band, what life bass player, music, musician, heavy metal, prog music, Trivium, documentary, interview, music industry, music production, recording studio, gear, Yes Will Lee 30 30 Will Lee full ef7efcc8-9957-448d-b805-7eab38d07d50 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21bee86b This week, Bass Freq's features Will Lee, a first-call master who’s paid his dues with tasty grooves, deep technical skill, and an uncanny ability to play any type of music. Longtime low-ender for The Late Show with David Letterman, Will has built a storied career that includes a nigh-endless list of collaborations with award-winning artists. Here, he joins host Josh Paul for some great stories, insights, and advice from a bass player who has seen it all.


]]> This week, Bass Freq's features Will Lee, a first-call master who’s paid his dues with tasty grooves, deep technical skill, and an uncanny ability to play any type of music. Longtime low-ender for The Late Show with David Letterman, Will has built a storied career that includes a nigh-endless list of collaborations with award-winning artists. Here, he joins host Josh Paul for some great stories, insights, and advice from a bass player who has seen it all.


]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3782 This week, Bass Freq's features Will Lee, a first-call master who’s paid his dues with tasty grooves, deep technical skill, and an uncanny ability to play any type of music. Longtime low-ender for The Late Show with David Letterman, Will has built a storied career that includes a nigh-endless list of collaborations with award-winning artists. Here, he joins host Josh Paul for some great stories, insights, and advice from a bass player who has seen it all. This week, Bass Freq's features Will Lee, a first-call master who’s paid his dues with tasty grooves, deep technical skill, and an uncanny ability to play any type of music. Longtime low-ender for The Late Show with David Letterman, Will has built a stori bass player, musician, music, music industry, recording, david letterman, Steely Dan, Carly Simon, recording studio, documentary, interview, CBS, Yes Billy Sheehan 29 29 Billy Sheehan full 00ca14a5-a7f4-464f-9509-43975ca3bbd6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/34b2cd89 The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


This week, we shine the spotlight on the incomparable Billy Sheehan. Playing an integral role in bands such as Mr. Big and Talas and sharing the stage with countless icons such as Steve Vai and David Lee Roth, Billy developed a technical prowess, unique playing style, and vigorous stage presence that have earned him a top spot among rock ’n’ roll’s most esteemed and respected bass players. 


Josh Paul guides us along Billy's journey from humble beginnings to the world’s grand stages and all the bumps and unforgettable moments and friendships along the way. There’s plenty of gear talk, too—what else do you expect when two bass players get together? Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

]]> The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


This week, we shine the spotlight on the incomparable Billy Sheehan. Playing an integral role in bands such as Mr. Big and Talas and sharing the stage with countless icons such as Steve Vai and David Lee Roth, Billy developed a technical prowess, unique playing style, and vigorous stage presence that have earned him a top spot among rock ’n’ roll’s most esteemed and respected bass players. 


Josh Paul guides us along Billy's journey from humble beginnings to the world’s grand stages and all the bumps and unforgettable moments and friendships along the way. There’s plenty of gear talk, too—what else do you expect when two bass players get together? Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3208 The Bass Freq's Podcast returns to shine a spotlight on the incomparable Billy Sheehan, whose technical prowess, unique playing style, and vigorous stage presence that have earned him a top spot among rock ’n’ roll’s most esteemed and respected bass players. Speaking with Josh Paul, Billy discusses his journey from humble beginnings to grand stages along with a deep dive into gear. The Bass Freq's Podcast returns to shine a spotlight on the incomparable Billy Sheehan, whose technical prowess, unique playing style, and vigorous stage presence that have earned him a top spot among rock ’n’ roll’s most esteemed and respected bass playe bass player, musician, performance, documentary, music industry, billy sheehan, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Van Halen, guitarist Yes Marcus Miller - Season 1 Finale 28 28 Marcus Miller - Season 1 Finale full 9b776401-db07-4eab-8088-75d503947059 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f17a184a The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


With his groundbreaking style and carefully cultivated sound, Marcus Miller has created a unique and massively influential musical voice. His distinguished work with everyone from Miles Davis and Luther Vandross to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey as well as a universally acclaimed solo career have further cemented his status as the modern era’s preeminent bass player. Simply put, the man is a living legend. 


Here, Marcus joins Josh Paul for an intimate conversation that goes beyond the usual tone talk with in-depth stories about Marcus’ hardworking start in the studios and clubs of New York, his musical and life philosophies, and his journey from session back-up musician to producer, composer, and signature artist. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

]]> The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


With his groundbreaking style and carefully cultivated sound, Marcus Miller has created a unique and massively influential musical voice. His distinguished work with everyone from Miles Davis and Luther Vandross to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey as well as a universally acclaimed solo career have further cemented his status as the modern era’s preeminent bass player. Simply put, the man is a living legend. 


Here, Marcus joins Josh Paul for an intimate conversation that goes beyond the usual tone talk with in-depth stories about Marcus’ hardworking start in the studios and clubs of New York, his musical and life philosophies, and his journey from session back-up musician to producer, composer, and signature artist. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

]]> Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0800 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3762 With his groundbreaking style and carefully cultivated sound, Marcus Miller has created a unique and massively influential musical voice. His distinguished work with everyone from Miles Davis and Luther Vandross to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey as well as a universally acclaimed solo career have further cemented his status as the preeminent living bass player. Simply put, the man is a living legend. In this season finale of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, Marcus joins host Josh Paul for an intimate conversation with that covers not just the usual tone talk but also in-depth stories about his hardworking start in the studios and clubs of New York, his musical and life philosophies, and his journey from session back-up musician to producer, composer, and signature artist. With his groundbreaking style and carefully cultivated sound, Marcus Miller has created a unique and massively influential musical voice. His distinguished work with everyone from Miles Davis and Luther Vandross to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey as well bass player, musician, music, music industry, recording, performance, marcus miller, guitar, drums, funk, R&B, Quincy Jones, Luther Vandross, jazz, grammy awards, music production, gear, interview, documentary, miles davis, fender bass, No Ian Martin Allison 27 27 Ian Martin Allison full c3bd87b4-f26b-4c6f-9176-a447d82c2970 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d44fce06 The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


This week’s guest is Ian Martin Allison, a bona fide Bass Freq by any measure—his unapologetic love and exuberance for all things bass is infectious to anyone who tunes into his FX explorations informative online lessons.


Here, Ian chats with Josh about a range of subterranean subjects, from in-depth gear talk to his work as a touring and recording musician and how he carved out a niche for himself in the industry. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

]]> The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


This week’s guest is Ian Martin Allison, a bona fide Bass Freq by any measure—his unapologetic love and exuberance for all things bass is infectious to anyone who tunes into his FX explorations informative online lessons.


Here, Ian chats with Josh about a range of subterranean subjects, from in-depth gear talk to his work as a touring and recording musician and how he carved out a niche for himself in the industry. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0800 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3640 The title of "Bass Freq" is particularly applicable to Ian Martin Allison , whose unapologetic love and exuberance for all things bass is infectious to anyone that tunes into his informative online lessons and effect pedal explorations. Host Josh Paul gets to have a one-on-one with Ian to dive deep into gear talk but also get insight on how he carved out a niche for himself in the industry in addition to the more traditional roles of session and touring musician. The title of "Bass Freq" is particularly applicable to Ian Martin Allison , whose unapologetic love and exuberance for all things bass is infectious to anyone that tunes into his informative online lessons and effect pedal explorations. Host Josh Paul get bass player, bassist, music, musician, interview, documentary, music industry, recording, performance, guitar, Kelly Clarkson, Pentatonix, Rachel Platten, Matt Nathanson , gear, equipment No Evan Marien 26 26 Evan Marien full cd086b13-f041-44cf-acfb-c2cfab1e5783 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdd455c6 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0800 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3587 Evan Marien is a man of many roles—bassist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer—but at the heart of it all is musician who truly loves creating music and has relentlessly tread the path to make that happen. He joins Josh Paul for a discussion about his career journey, his projects and collaborations, his insights on the creative process, and the gear that makes it all happen. Evan Marien is a man of many roles—bassist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer—but at the heart of it all is musician who truly loves creating music and has relentlessly tread the path to make that happen. He joins Josh Paul for a discussion about bass player, musician, music, music industry, interview, documentary, recording, studio, Allan Holdsworth, Tigran Hamasyan, Wayne Krantz, performance, guitar, gear, No Sean Hurley 25 25 Sean Hurley full e24f07e4-653f-4547-8b8a-3cb4f7de8d7b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ac3013a This week’s episode features the highly respected first-call session bassist Sean Hurley. What does it take to get to that spot as a professional musician and have your work heard on literally thousands of songs and soundtracks world wide?  It’s not always what you expect. Sean breaks all of it down in for host Josh Paul with a highly engaging, informative, and entertaining walk through his process, experiences, and the knowledge of the craft he’s acquired over the years. There’s plenty of great gear talk, too—from strings and pedals to the creation of his signature Fender Custom Shop bass.


]]> This week’s episode features the highly respected first-call session bassist Sean Hurley. What does it take to get to that spot as a professional musician and have your work heard on literally thousands of songs and soundtracks world wide?  It’s not always what you expect. Sean breaks all of it down in for host Josh Paul with a highly engaging, informative, and entertaining walk through his process, experiences, and the knowledge of the craft he’s acquired over the years. There’s plenty of great gear talk, too—from strings and pedals to the creation of his signature Fender Custom Shop bass.


]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0800 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3905 This week’s episode features the highly respected first-call session bassist Sean Hurley. What does it take to get to that spot as a professional musician and have your work heard on literally thousands of songs and soundtracks world wide? It’s not always what you expect. Sean breaks all of it down in for host Josh Paul with a highly engaging, informative, and entertaining walk through his process, experiences, and the knowledge of the craft he’s acquired over the years. There’s plenty of great gear talk, too—from strings and pedals to the creation of his signature Fender Custom Shop bass. This week’s episode features the highly respected first-call session bassist Sean Hurley. What does it take to get to that spot as a professional musician and have your work heard on literally thousands of songs and soundtracks world wide? It’s not alway musician, artist, interview, documentary, Alicia Keys, bass player, guitar, Michael Bublé, recording, performance, fender, John Mayer, Robin Thicke, No Mohini Dey 24 24 Mohini Dey full a58cda81-7ce2-4044-8c0f-e334d1e2771c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0042caa7 A prodigy who began her career at 11, Mohini Dey's talent, technique, and passion for music helped her shatter the preconceptions of what was possible for a female bass player hailing from Mumbai’s music scene. In the years since, she has earned herself a place among the upper echelons of world-renowned bassists. She tells her awesome story to host Josh Paul and offers insights into her approach to musicianship, the music industry, and gear.

]]> A prodigy who began her career at 11, Mohini Dey's talent, technique, and passion for music helped her shatter the preconceptions of what was possible for a female bass player hailing from Mumbai’s music scene. In the years since, she has earned herself a place among the upper echelons of world-renowned bassists. She tells her awesome story to host Josh Paul and offers insights into her approach to musicianship, the music industry, and gear.

]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2692 A prodigy who began her career at 11, Mohini Dey's talent, technique, and passion for music helped her shatter the preconceptions of what was possible for a female bass player hailing from Mumbai’s music scene. In the years since, she has earned herself a place among the upper echelons of world-renowned bassists. She tells her awesome story to host Josh Paul and offers insights into her approach to musicianship, the music industry, and gear. A prodigy who began her career at 11, Mohini Dey's talent, technique, and passion for music helped her shatter the preconceptions of what was possible for a female bass player hailing from Mumbai’s music scene. In the years since, she has earned herself a bass player, musician, music industry, interview, documentary, guitar, recording, performance, funk, fusion, jazz, bollywood, India, Ranjit Barot, Zakir Hussain No Henrik Linder 23 23 Henrik Linder full c587e0bd-113d-423b-8fbb-969c76e814dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/6280c506 Bass Freq's continues to bring you into the intimate world of some of the top bass players in the business, and this week is no different. Host Josh Paul gets on the line with Henrik Linder from his home in Sweden. A founding member of The Dirty Loops, Henrik has in a relatively short time earned worldwide acclaim for not only his technical skills but also his compositional prowess. Speaking with Josh, Henrik covers all of the important topics, from his earliest days idolizing Flea and first trying to slap to the gear he uses and what he's working on now.

]]> Bass Freq's continues to bring you into the intimate world of some of the top bass players in the business, and this week is no different. Host Josh Paul gets on the line with Henrik Linder from his home in Sweden. A founding member of The Dirty Loops, Henrik has in a relatively short time earned worldwide acclaim for not only his technical skills but also his compositional prowess. Speaking with Josh, Henrik covers all of the important topics, from his earliest days idolizing Flea and first trying to slap to the gear he uses and what he's working on now.

]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2351 Bass Freq's continues to bring you into the intimate world of some of the top bass players in the business, and this week is no different. Host Josh Paul gets on the line with Henrik Linder from his home in Sweden. A founding member of The Dirty Loops, Henrik has in a relatively short time earned worldwide acclaim for not only his technical skills but also his compositional prowess. Speaking with Josh, Henrik covers all of the important topics, from his earliest days idolizing Flea and first trying to slap to the gear he uses and what he's working on now. Bass Freq's continues to bring you into the intimate world of some of the top bass players in the business, and this week is no different. Host Josh Paul gets on the line with Henrik Linder from his home in Sweden. A founding member of The Dirty Loops, He The Dirty Loops, Sweden, music, musician, documentary, interview, performance, guitar, electric bass, rock and roll, heavy metal, Yes Justin Meldal-Johnsen 22 22 Justin Meldal-Johnsen full a02fc74f-9756-42a7-accb-fc72a325255a https://share.transistor.fm/s/da436294 Justin Meldal-Johnsen is an acclaimed bass player whose driving, energetic bass lines have earned him spots on stage and in the studio with a wide variety of the world’s top acts, from Beck and Nine Inch Nails to St. Vincent and M83. He’s also an accomplished songwriter, producer, and musical director with enough credits from those roles to rival those he’s earned as a bassist. This week, he visits with host Josh Paul and shares some fantastic insight on his creative process, working with artists, what gear he uses, and great stories from the studio and the road. 


]]> Justin Meldal-Johnsen is an acclaimed bass player whose driving, energetic bass lines have earned him spots on stage and in the studio with a wide variety of the world’s top acts, from Beck and Nine Inch Nails to St. Vincent and M83. He’s also an accomplished songwriter, producer, and musical director with enough credits from those roles to rival those he’s earned as a bassist. This week, he visits with host Josh Paul and shares some fantastic insight on his creative process, working with artists, what gear he uses, and great stories from the studio and the road. 


]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 4044 Justin Meldal-Johnsen is an acclaimed bass player whose driving, energetic bass lines have earned him spots on stage and in the studio with a wide variety of the world’s top acts, from Beck and Nine Inch Nails to St. Vincent and M83. He’s also an accomplished songwriter, producer, and musical director with enough credits from those roles to rival those he’s earned as a bassist. This week, he visits with host Josh Paul and shares some fantastic insight on his creative process, working with artists, what gear he uses, and great stories from the studio and the road. Justin Meldal-Johnsen is an acclaimed bass player whose driving, energetic bass lines have earned him spots on stage and in the studio with a wide variety of the world’s top acts, from Beck and Nine Inch Nails to St. Vincent and M83. He’s also an accompli interview, documentary, musician, music, bass player, guitarist, recording, Beck, St. Vincent, Nine Inch Nails, music industry, instruments, recording, producing, rock and roll, Yes Chris Chaney 21 21 Chris Chaney full 1b4d064e-7598-4ac0-9d04-347d8273c1f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2bea62fc This week’s guest is Chris Chaney, a first-call player widely respected for his untouchable groove and uncanny sense for putting the notes just where they need to be. His well-earned reputation brought him from the classrooms of Berklee College and the beer-soaked floors of Los Angeles clubs to the world’s biggest stages and top recording studios, including work with Alanis Morrisette, Jane's Addiction, Taylor Hawkins, and numerous film scores.


Speaking with Josh Paul, Chris discusses his musical journey, insights on playing and getting gigs, as well as the fun world of gear. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

]]> This week’s guest is Chris Chaney, a first-call player widely respected for his untouchable groove and uncanny sense for putting the notes just where they need to be. His well-earned reputation brought him from the classrooms of Berklee College and the beer-soaked floors of Los Angeles clubs to the world’s biggest stages and top recording studios, including work with Alanis Morrisette, Jane's Addiction, Taylor Hawkins, and numerous film scores.


Speaking with Josh Paul, Chris discusses his musical journey, insights on playing and getting gigs, as well as the fun world of gear. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

]]> Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 4502 Chris Chaney's devotion to the bass began early. Hard work and dedication to his craft brought him to the classrooms of Berklee College as well as the beer-soaked floors of Los Angeles clubs. Hundreds of shows and recordings later—including work with Alanis Morrisette, Jane's Addiction, Taylor Hawkins, and numerous film scores—Chris is first-call for laying down just the right groove and putting the notes right where they need to be. On this episode, Josh Paul talks to Chris about his musical journey, insights on playing and getting gigs, as well as the fun world of gear. Chris Chaney's devotion to the bass began early. Hard work and dedication to his craft brought him to the classrooms of Berklee College as well as the beer-soaked floors of Los Angeles clubs. Hundreds of shows and recordings later—including work with Alan bass player, artist, musician, interview, documentary, electric guitar, recording, touring, performance, Alanis Morrisette, Jane's Addiction, Rock and Roll, Heavy Metal, gear, Los Angeles No Leland Sklar 20 20 Leland Sklar full b7f717f0-ccd1-42a8-88c7-a1f9e7206b43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85c81385 To look upon Leland Sklar's discography is to unfurl a nearly endless scroll of iconic artists and historic albums. The tasteful bass lines he skillfully crafted as part of the Asylum Records’ house band during the ’70s and ’80s are woven into the fabric of popular music. In this episode, Leland treats host Josh Paul to all his his wit and wisdom through session stories, his approach to playing and gear, and the musical drive that has allowed him to retain his vibrant creativity and enthusiasm for playing through the years.

]]> To look upon Leland Sklar's discography is to unfurl a nearly endless scroll of iconic artists and historic albums. The tasteful bass lines he skillfully crafted as part of the Asylum Records’ house band during the ’70s and ’80s are woven into the fabric of popular music. In this episode, Leland treats host Josh Paul to all his his wit and wisdom through session stories, his approach to playing and gear, and the musical drive that has allowed him to retain his vibrant creativity and enthusiasm for playing through the years.

]]> Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 4597 To look upon Leland Sklar's discography is to unfurl a nearly endless scroll of iconic artists and historic albums. The tasteful bass lines he skillfully crafted as part of the Asylum Records’ house band during the ’70s and ’80s are woven into the fabric of popular music. In this episode, Leland treats host Josh Paul to all his his wit and wisdom through session stories, his approach to playing and gear, and the musical drive that has allowed him to retain his vibrant creativity and enthusiasm for playing through the years. To look upon Leland Sklar's discography is to unfurl a nearly endless scroll of iconic artists and historic albums. The tasteful bass lines he skillfully crafted as part of the Asylum Records’ house band during the ’70s and ’80s are woven into the fabric bass player, musician, interview, documentary, performance, recording, rock and roll, phil collins, asylum records, studio, No Tim Lefebvre 19 19 Tim Lefebvre full 4ba37f06-7332-45ff-818c-7db1099ef1af https://share.transistor.fm/s/28fb3c73 This week's guest is Tim Lefebvre, a player prized for his ability to deliver impassioned and inventive performances both in the studio and under the stage lights while backing up an incredible list of artists that spans many genres. From the carefully sculpted grooves of David Bowie's Black Star to the soulful jamming of the Tedeschi Trucks Band to the wild improvisations of Wayne Krantz, Tim's bass lines always give the songs exactly what they need. Here, he talks with host Josh Paul about working with some of the aforementioned artists, his journey from learning the instrument to finding his own voice, and all of the many tools of the trade that he relies on.

]]> This week's guest is Tim Lefebvre, a player prized for his ability to deliver impassioned and inventive performances both in the studio and under the stage lights while backing up an incredible list of artists that spans many genres. From the carefully sculpted grooves of David Bowie's Black Star to the soulful jamming of the Tedeschi Trucks Band to the wild improvisations of Wayne Krantz, Tim's bass lines always give the songs exactly what they need. Here, he talks with host Josh Paul about working with some of the aforementioned artists, his journey from learning the instrument to finding his own voice, and all of the many tools of the trade that he relies on.

]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3650 This week's guest is Tim Lefebvre, a player prized for his ability to deliver impassioned and inventive performances both in the studio and under the stage lights while backing up an incredible list of artists that spans many genres. From the carefully sculpted grooves of David Bowie's Black Star to the soulful jamming of the Tedeschi Trucks Band to the wild improvisations of Wayne Krantz, Tim's bass lines always give the songs exactly what they need. Here, he talks with host Josh Paul about working with some of the aforementioned artists, his journey from learning the instrument to finding his own voice, and all of the many tools of the trade that he relies on. This week's guest is Tim Lefebvre, a player prized for his ability to deliver impassioned and inventive performances both in the studio and under the stage lights while backing up an incredible list of artists that spans many genres. From the carefully sc bass player, music, musician, interview, documentary, gear, david bowie, rock and roll, blues, R&B, Tedeschi Trucks, performance, recording, No Eric Fortaleza 18 18 Eric Fortaleza full ecbb89c6-7916-48f5-b99a-01d976f12802 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98a1d1fb This week's episode, host Josh Paul gets on the line with Eric Fortaleza, a hard-working bassist who’s made the long trek from Sydney, Australia to Nashville, Tennessee where his driving bass lines are matched only by his drive to strengthen his musical community. He goes into depth on his recently developed non-profit organization called Pitch Meeting, which provides aspiring Nashville singer-songwriters with opportunities to perform, record, and get their music heard. He also drops some great insights on playing and the gear that gets the job done.

]]> This week's episode, host Josh Paul gets on the line with Eric Fortaleza, a hard-working bassist who’s made the long trek from Sydney, Australia to Nashville, Tennessee where his driving bass lines are matched only by his drive to strengthen his musical community. He goes into depth on his recently developed non-profit organization called Pitch Meeting, which provides aspiring Nashville singer-songwriters with opportunities to perform, record, and get their music heard. He also drops some great insights on playing and the gear that gets the job done.

]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3822 This week's episode, host Josh Paul gets on the line with Eric Fortaleza, a hard-working bassist who’s made the long trek from Sydney, Australia to Nashville, Tennessee where his driving bass lines are matched only by his drive to strengthen his musical community. He goes into depth on his recently developed non-profit organization called Pitch Meeting, which provides aspiring Nashville singer-songwriters with opportunities to perform, record, and get their music heard. He also drops some great insights on playing and the gear that gets the job done. This week's episode, host Josh Paul gets on the line with Eric Fortaleza, a hard-working bassist who’s made the long trek from Sydney, Australia to Nashville, Tennessee where his driving bass lines are matched only by his drive to strengthen his musical c documentary, interview, music, musician, artists, grammy awards, nashville, gear, electric bass, guitar, Pino Palladino, Flea, Jaco Pastorius,Glenn Lumanta, Michael David, Jasmine Rae, David Ryan Harris (John Mayer), Vivian Sessoms (Pink/Christina Aguilera), Vulpeck No Duff McKagan 17 17 Duff McKagan full 433d712c-20aa-407e-82a3-e06f2f963cd1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c3a6522 The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


This week’s episode features Duff McKagan. His 40-year career has been an epic one—and includes being a founding member of one of the biggest rock bands in the world. That’s Guns ’n’ Roses, if you live under a rock. Duff’s grooves can be heard on records that have sold millions, and he’s played on literally hundreds of stages around the globe.


Duff took a time out from getting ready for a show to speak with host Josh Paul about getting his start, what he’s up to now, how to sustain life both creatively and emotionally as a touring musician, and what his favorite gear is. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

]]> The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


This week’s episode features Duff McKagan. His 40-year career has been an epic one—and includes being a founding member of one of the biggest rock bands in the world. That’s Guns ’n’ Roses, if you live under a rock. Duff’s grooves can be heard on records that have sold millions, and he’s played on literally hundreds of stages around the globe.


Duff took a time out from getting ready for a show to speak with host Josh Paul about getting his start, what he’s up to now, how to sustain life both creatively and emotionally as a touring musician, and what his favorite gear is. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2959 Duff McKagan's 40-year career has been an epic one, from the hundreds of stages played to the millions of albums sold. On this week’s episode, he takes a time out from getting ready for a show to speak to host Josh Paul about getting his start, what he’s up to now, how to sustain life both creatively and emotionally as a touring musician, and what his favorite gear is. Duff McKagan's 40-year career has been an epic one, from the hundreds of stages played to the millions of albums sold. On this week’s episode, he takes a time out from getting ready for a show to speak to host Josh Paul about getting his start, what he’s Guns N' Roses, rock and roll, performance, interview, documentary, Jane's AddictionVelvet Revolver, Alice in Chains,10 Minute Warning , Appetite For Destruction, Yes Oteil Burbridge 16 16 Oteil Burbridge full 95f8d1bc-0ca5-4ea4-86ba-5ed6ba55a9d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8972a731 Grammy Award-winning artist Oteil Brubridge visits with Bass Freq's host Josh Paul from a place he is very much accustomed to—the road. His 30-year career is marked by countless collaborations with rock and blues stars such as the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Santana, Billy Gibbons, the Tedeschi-Trucks Band, and members of the Grateful Dead in the group Dead & Company. In this discussion with Josh, Otiel speaks from the heart about starting out, his dedication to the craft, his appreciation of the experiences he's had and what he's learned, and—of course—the gear that gets the job done.


]]> Grammy Award-winning artist Oteil Brubridge visits with Bass Freq's host Josh Paul from a place he is very much accustomed to—the road. His 30-year career is marked by countless collaborations with rock and blues stars such as the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Santana, Billy Gibbons, the Tedeschi-Trucks Band, and members of the Grateful Dead in the group Dead & Company. In this discussion with Josh, Otiel speaks from the heart about starting out, his dedication to the craft, his appreciation of the experiences he's had and what he's learned, and—of course—the gear that gets the job done.


]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 4085 Grammy Award-winning artist Oteil Brubridge visits with Bass Freq's host Josh Paul from a place he is very much accustomed to—the road. His 30-year career is marked by countless collaborations with rock and blues stars such as the Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton, Santana, Billy Gibbons, the Tedeschi-Trucks Band, and members of the Grateful Dead in the group Dead & Company. In this discussion with Josh, Otiel speaks from the heart about starting out, his dedication to the craft, his appreciation of the experiences he's had and what he's learned, and—of course—the gear that gets the job done. Grammy Award-winning artist Oteil Brubridge visits with Bass Freq's host Josh Paul from a place he is very much accustomed to—the road. His 30-year career is marked by countless collaborations with rock and blues stars such as the Allman Brothers, Eric Cl bass player. electric bass, musician, interview, documentary, grateful dead, Tedeshi Trucks, rock, funk, R&B, jam band No Darryl Jones 15 15 Darryl Jones full 2abadf78-44e7-402e-aba0-0c40029a98e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/351b5241 The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


This week’s episode features Darryl Jones. Few bass players have put in the work that he has, working with a huge variety of musicians at the top of their craft and gaining unique insights gained along the way to enhance his own artistic contributions. Throughout his long and fruitful journey, Darryl has collaborated with numerous greats from Miles Davis and Eric Clapton to Sting and B.B. King. Oh, and did we mention he’s been touring and recording with The Rolling Stones for nearly 30 years?


Speaking with Josh Paul, Darryl shares his approaches to music and touring and discusses his insatiable thirst for continuing to learn and grow as a player, his gear choices for the studio and the stadium, and the story behind his newest venture into the creation of electric basses. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.


]]> The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


This week’s episode features Darryl Jones. Few bass players have put in the work that he has, working with a huge variety of musicians at the top of their craft and gaining unique insights gained along the way to enhance his own artistic contributions. Throughout his long and fruitful journey, Darryl has collaborated with numerous greats from Miles Davis and Eric Clapton to Sting and B.B. King. Oh, and did we mention he’s been touring and recording with The Rolling Stones for nearly 30 years?


Speaking with Josh Paul, Darryl shares his approaches to music and touring and discusses his insatiable thirst for continuing to learn and grow as a player, his gear choices for the studio and the stadium, and the story behind his newest venture into the creation of electric basses. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.


]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3086 Each Bass Freq's guest comes equipped with an inspiring resume built from hard-earned experience and unique insights into their craft, and that holds especially true for this week’s guest—Darryl Jones. Throughout his long and fruitful journey, he's collaborated with numerous greats from Miles Davis and Eric Clapton to Sting and B.B. King. Oh, and did we mention he’s been touring and recording with The Rolling Stones for nearly 30 years? Speaking with host Josh Paul, Darryl shares his approaches to music and touring and discusses his insatiable thirst for continuing to learn and grow as a player, his gear choices for the studio and the stadium, and the story behind his newest venture into the creation of electric basses. Each Bass Freq's guest comes equipped with an inspiring resume built from hard-earned experience and unique insights into their craft, and that holds especially true for this week’s guest—Darryl Jones. Throughout his long and fruitful journey, he's collab bass player, musician, interview, documentary, rock and roll, funk, R&B, jazz, fusion, The Rolling Stones, Miles Davis, Sting, performance No Michael League 14 14 Michael League full e9e4c801-6d41-44f5-b010-d6c409ccc9ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/be88334b The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


Episode 14 features Michael League, Grammy Award-winning artist and leader of innovative musical collective Snarky Puppy. Michael’s one of those players whose virtuosic technique is guided by impeccable taste—he knows when to kick it up a notch, when to hang back and chill, and where to find every groove in between. Oh yeah, and he has an incredible ear for great tone.


Host Josh Paul catches Michael on tour in Europe as they discuss Michael's unique compositional approach to playing bass, how to stay inspired and survive as an artist with your own vision in the music industry, and of course the go-to gear that gets him his highly coveted and carefully crafted sounds. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

]]> The Bass Freq’s Podcast, hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. 


Episode 14 features Michael League, Grammy Award-winning artist and leader of innovative musical collective Snarky Puppy. Michael’s one of those players whose virtuosic technique is guided by impeccable taste—he knows when to kick it up a notch, when to hang back and chill, and where to find every groove in between. Oh yeah, and he has an incredible ear for great tone.


Host Josh Paul catches Michael on tour in Europe as they discuss Michael's unique compositional approach to playing bass, how to stay inspired and survive as an artist with your own vision in the music industry, and of course the go-to gear that gets him his highly coveted and carefully crafted sounds. Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can hear from more intriguing and inspiring guests every week.

]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2351 Host Josh Paul catches Michael League, Grammy Award-winning artist and leader of innovative musical collective Snarky Puppy, while he's on tour in Europe. They discuss Michael's unique compositional approach to playing bass, how to stay inspired and survive as an artist with your own vision in the music industry, and of course the go-to gear that gets him his highly coveted and carefully crafted tones. Host Josh Paul catches Michael League, Grammy Award-winning artist and leader of innovative musical collective Snarky Puppy, while he's on tour in Europe. They discuss Michael's unique compositional approach to playing bass, how to stay inspired and survi musician, bass player, interview, documentary, snarky puppy, funk, jazz, soul, gear, philosophy, Yes Amos Heller 13 13 Amos Heller full 8e5a6dc7-a2b2-4636-bed4-7e6c977dbd3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f7046b2 Host Josh Paul hears from bass player Amos Heller, a veteran of the Nashville scene and longtime member of Taylor Swift's band. Along with dishing on his current work reviewing cool gear, Amos gives us a glimpse of both the good times and the bumpy times at the start of his career and lets us in on what it takes to be able to get on—and stay on—the tour bus (hint: it takes more than great chops and primo equipment).


]]> Host Josh Paul hears from bass player Amos Heller, a veteran of the Nashville scene and longtime member of Taylor Swift's band. Along with dishing on his current work reviewing cool gear, Amos gives us a glimpse of both the good times and the bumpy times at the start of his career and lets us in on what it takes to be able to get on—and stay on—the tour bus (hint: it takes more than great chops and primo equipment).


]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2843 Host Josh Paul hears from bass player Amos Heller, a veteran of the Nashville scene and longtime member of Taylor Swift's band. Along with dishing on his current work reviewing cool gear, Amos gives us a glimpse of both the good times and the bumpy times at the start of his career and lets us in on what it takes to be able to get on—and stay on—the tour bus (hint: it takes more than great chops and primo equipment). Host Josh Paul hears from bass player Amos Heller, a veteran of the Nashville scene and longtime member of Taylor Swift's band. Along with dishing on his current work reviewing cool gear, Amos gives us a glimpse of both the good times and the bumpy times taylor swift, country music, Nashville, bass player, musician, interview, performance, documentary, instrument, rock No Joe Principe 12 12 Joe Principe full 7d904904-cbce-424f-a6e1-dbbf71fa5860 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2ed44b8 Rise Against bassist and co-founder Joe Principe sits down with host Josh Paul to discuss everything from how he got started playing bass and the origins of the band to what inspires their music, how he plays, and which gear he uses.


]]> Rise Against bassist and co-founder Joe Principe sits down with host Josh Paul to discuss everything from how he got started playing bass and the origins of the band to what inspires their music, how he plays, and which gear he uses.


]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2256 Rise Against bassist and co-founder Joe Principe sits down with host Josh Paul to discuss everything from how he got started playing bass and the origins of the band to what inspires their music, how he plays, and which gear he uses. Rise Against bassist and co-founder Joe Principe sits down with host Josh Paul to discuss everything from how he got started playing bass and the origins of the band to what inspires their music, how he plays, and which gear he uses. electric bass, musician, music, arts, Rise Against, punk rock, rock, interview, documentary, performance, Yes Eric "Pik Funk" Smith 11 11 Eric "Pik Funk" Smith full 0bbb2387-d68c-493c-a7bb-10160232f362 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4895414 Ever since his earliest days playing for his church band as a youngster, Eric Smith has been committed to laying down the thickest and most stable groove possible. His rocksteady rhythm and penchant for the pocket propelled him past flashier players into work with major acts, from Shelia E to Janet Jackson, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and Lalah Hathaway. On this episode of the Bass Fred’s Podcast, "Pik Funk" breaks it down for host Josh Paul on how he got his start, and he provides some invaluable advice for bass players who want to turn their passion into a career.

]]> Ever since his earliest days playing for his church band as a youngster, Eric Smith has been committed to laying down the thickest and most stable groove possible. His rocksteady rhythm and penchant for the pocket propelled him past flashier players into work with major acts, from Shelia E to Janet Jackson, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and Lalah Hathaway. On this episode of the Bass Fred’s Podcast, "Pik Funk" breaks it down for host Josh Paul on how he got his start, and he provides some invaluable advice for bass players who want to turn their passion into a career.

]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3118 Ever since his earliest days playing for his church band as a youngster, Eric Smith has been committed to laying down the thickest and most stable groove possible. His rocksteady rhythm and penchant for the pocket propelled him past flashier players into work with major acts, from Shelia E to Janet Jackson, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, and Lalah Hathaway. On this episode of the Bass Fred’s Podcast, "Pik Funk" breaks it down for host Josh Paul on how he got his start, and he provides some invaluable advice for bass players who want to turn their passion into a career. Ever since his earliest days playing for his church band as a youngster, Eric Smith has been committed to laying down the thickest and most stable groove possible. His rocksteady rhythm and penchant for the pocket propelled him past flashier players into bass player, electric bass, music, arts, peformance, interview, documentary, funk, R&B, rock, Soul, instruments, Janet Jackson, Rihanna, Lala Hathaway No James "Hutch" Hutchinson 10 10 James "Hutch" Hutchinson full 80ff91c8-3451-45b4-9abe-bf66ec148ed8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9ee12b5 Session musicians are often the unsung heroes of legendary recordings, and among their ranks is James “Hutch” Hutchinson, whose illustrious career spans five decades. In this episode of Bass Freq’s, host Josh Paul gets Hutch to talk about how he got his start, life in the recording studio, and how he still stays inspired to play every chance he gets.

]]> Session musicians are often the unsung heroes of legendary recordings, and among their ranks is James “Hutch” Hutchinson, whose illustrious career spans five decades. In this episode of Bass Freq’s, host Josh Paul gets Hutch to talk about how he got his start, life in the recording studio, and how he still stays inspired to play every chance he gets.

]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 1765 Session musicians are often the unsung heroes of legendary recordings, and among their ranks is James “Hutch” Hutchinson, whose illustrious career spans five decades. In this episode of Bass Freq’s, host Josh Paul gets Hutch to talk about how he got his start, life in the recording studio, and how he still stays inspired to play every chance he gets. Session musicians are often the unsung heroes of legendary recordings, and among their ranks is James “Hutch” Hutchinson, whose illustrious career spans five decades. In this episode of Bass Freq’s, host Josh Paul gets Hutch to talk about how he got his s electric bass, interview, willie nelson, bonnie raitt, tour, documentary, music, musician, guitar, soul, rock, doobie brothers, 1960's, stories, No Eva Gardner 9 9 Eva Gardner full 76423d8c-288f-4388-8ebf-adffddf2b68f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6e836fc Born and raised around the LA music industry, bassist Eva Gardner is no stranger to the world of performing at the highest level—whether as a solo artist in the studio or backing up international acts on stage. In this episode, she gets to catch up with her old music school buddy and Bass Freq’s host Josh Paul, filling him in on how she broke through in the business, what life has been like for her as a touring musician, and, as always, what gear she’s into.

]]> Born and raised around the LA music industry, bassist Eva Gardner is no stranger to the world of performing at the highest level—whether as a solo artist in the studio or backing up international acts on stage. In this episode, she gets to catch up with her old music school buddy and Bass Freq’s host Josh Paul, filling him in on how she broke through in the business, what life has been like for her as a touring musician, and, as always, what gear she’s into.

]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2509 Born and raised around the LA music industry, bassist Eva Gardner is no stranger to the world of performing at the highest level—whether as a solo artist in the studio or backing up international acts on stage. In this episode, she gets to catch up with her old music school buddy and Bass Freq’s host Josh Paul, filling him in on how she broke through in the business, what life has been like for her as a touring musician, and, as always, what gear she’s into. Born and raised around the LA music industry, bassist Eva Gardner is no stranger to the world of performing at the highest level—whether as a solo artist in the studio or backing up international acts on stage. In this episode, she gets to catch up with h bass player, bassist, musician, gear, interview, recording, performing, No Aaron "P-Nut" Wills 8 8 Aaron "P-Nut" Wills full 9f887dea-5c98-4bb3-b18f-fd9af6ff63c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e841d78b The band 311 was formed in 1988 and is still grooving thanks in part to its bassist Aaron “P-Nut” Wills who is always finding ways to be inspired and find joy in applying his craft to the band and many other collaborations. Host Josh Paul gets to hear how he got his start and love of the instrument, band life, and as always ample gear talk.

]]> The band 311 was formed in 1988 and is still grooving thanks in part to its bassist Aaron “P-Nut” Wills who is always finding ways to be inspired and find joy in applying his craft to the band and many other collaborations. Host Josh Paul gets to hear how he got his start and love of the instrument, band life, and as always ample gear talk.

]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2499 The band 311 was formed in 1988 and is still grooving thanks in part to its bassist Aaron “P-Nut” Wills who is always finding ways to be inspired and find joy in applying his craft to the band and many other collaborations. Host Josh Paul gets to hear how he got his start and love of the instrument, band life, and as always ample gear talk. The band 311 was formed in 1988 and is still grooving thanks in part to its bassist Aaron “P-Nut” Wills who is always finding ways to be inspired and find joy in applying his craft to the band and many other collaborations. Host Josh Paul gets to hear how electric bass, musician, interview, documentary, 311, reggae, skam soul, dub, rock, fusion, music, guitar, tech, No Paul Turner 7 7 Paul Turner full 813dd1b4-967a-4c3c-b176-28c063ec2af6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/721bcd21 Longtime bass player for legendary international funk and acid jazz crew Jamiroquai, Paul Turner has spent his career performing and recording with numerous other icons—from Tina Turner to Tom Jones. Here, he chats with host Josh Paul about his work with these artists as well as his creative process, gear, and the excitement of playing live even when things don't always go as planned.

]]> Longtime bass player for legendary international funk and acid jazz crew Jamiroquai, Paul Turner has spent his career performing and recording with numerous other icons—from Tina Turner to Tom Jones. Here, he chats with host Josh Paul about his work with these artists as well as his creative process, gear, and the excitement of playing live even when things don't always go as planned.

]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 4003 Longtime bass player for legendary international funk and acid jazz crew Jamiroquai, Paul Turner has spent his career performing and recording with numerous other icons—from Tina Turner to Tom Jones. Here, he chats with host Josh Paul about his work with these artists as well as his creative process, gear, and the excitement of playing live even when things don't always go as planned. Longtime bass player for legendary international funk and acid jazz crew Jamiroquai, Paul Turner has spent his career performing and recording with numerous other icons—from Tina Turner to Tom Jones. Here, he chats with host Josh Paul about his work with electric bass, musician, interview, funk, R&B, hip hop, dance, Jamiroquai, Annie Lennox, documentary, arts, music, No Steve Jenkins 6 6 Steve Jenkins full 8975fa69-b787-40e4-8e75-aca78110552c https://share.transistor.fm/s/27a53b7e Whether it’s prog metal, R&B, dub, or just about everything else in between, Steve Jenkins brings a true love for the music and technical mastery to everything he plays. On this episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, host Josh Paul gets Steve’s experienced insights on technique, gear, teaching, and coffee.

]]> Whether it’s prog metal, R&B, dub, or just about everything else in between, Steve Jenkins brings a true love for the music and technical mastery to everything he plays. On this episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, host Josh Paul gets Steve’s experienced insights on technique, gear, teaching, and coffee.

]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3924 Whether it’s prog metal, R&B, dub, or just about everything else in between, Steve Jenkins brings a true love for the music and technical mastery to everything he plays. On this episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, host Josh Paul gets Steve’s experienced insights on technique, gear, teaching, and coffee. Whether it’s prog metal, R&B, dub, or just about everything else in between, Steve Jenkins brings a true love for the music and technical mastery to everything he plays. On this episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, host Josh Paul gets Steve’s experienc bass player, bassist, musician, gear, interview, recording, performing, No Nick Schendzielos 5 5 Nick Schendzielos full acba0309-fe31-4265-b970-ec1ae75ed947 https://share.transistor.fm/s/791925e7  Graced with an incredibly fast thumb, Nick “Shinz” Schendzielos has become a highly respected and in-demand bass player. He brings double-thumb, tapping, slapping, chords, and fingerstyle techniques to thrash and death metal—genres whose bass players have traditionally only used fast fingers and pick strokes.


Nick complements his deadly serious chops with a killer sense of humor, and through it all, his intense dedication to craft, finding great tone, and creating great music keeps him motivated. He currently dishes out complex low-end grooves for Job For A Cowboy and Cephalic Carnage, to which he also lends his vocals. In the past, he’s also played with Havok and  Vimana.

]]>  Graced with an incredibly fast thumb, Nick “Shinz” Schendzielos has become a highly respected and in-demand bass player. He brings double-thumb, tapping, slapping, chords, and fingerstyle techniques to thrash and death metal—genres whose bass players have traditionally only used fast fingers and pick strokes.


Nick complements his deadly serious chops with a killer sense of humor, and through it all, his intense dedication to craft, finding great tone, and creating great music keeps him motivated. He currently dishes out complex low-end grooves for Job For A Cowboy and Cephalic Carnage, to which he also lends his vocals. In the past, he’s also played with Havok and  Vimana.

]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3490 Host Josh Paul catches up with the talented new school thrasher Nick Schendzielos on technique, gear, and ways to stay inspired and collaborate with others. Host Josh Paul catches up with the talented new school thrasher Nick Schendzielos on technique, gear, and ways to stay inspired and collaborate with others. electric bass, performance, interview, dunlop manufacturing, rock, metal, thrash, hardcore, punk, Job For A Cowboy, Cephalic Carnage, Metallica No Adam "Nolly" Getgood 4 4 Adam "Nolly" Getgood full 41243dc1-bdf1-4f32-b7b9-7d83b92a9e32 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d33b41b1 The fourth episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast features UK bassist, producer, and engineer Adam “Nolly” Getgood. Nolly spent several years in the band Periphery, showcasing both his bass and recording chops, and he now spends most of his time working in the studio. He’s done production work for Animals as Leaders, Rise to Remain, and Bleed from Within among many other bands. 


Speaking with host Josh Paul, Nolly goes deep on a range of topics, from obsessing over the perfect bass tone and honing his picking technique to gear choices, music production, and working with Periphery. 


Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can stay tuned for more great guests every week.


]]> The fourth episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast features UK bassist, producer, and engineer Adam “Nolly” Getgood. Nolly spent several years in the band Periphery, showcasing both his bass and recording chops, and he now spends most of his time working in the studio. He’s done production work for Animals as Leaders, Rise to Remain, and Bleed from Within among many other bands. 


Speaking with host Josh Paul, Nolly goes deep on a range of topics, from obsessing over the perfect bass tone and honing his picking technique to gear choices, music production, and working with Periphery. 


Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and subscribe so that you can stay tuned for more great guests every week.


]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 2794 UK bassist, producer, and engineer Adam “Nolly” Getgood gets deep with host Josh Paul on a range of topics, from obsessing over the perfect bass tone and honing his picking technique to gear, music production, and working with Periphery. UK bassist, producer, and engineer Adam “Nolly” Getgood gets deep with host Josh Paul on a range of topics, from obsessing over the perfect bass tone and honing his picking technique to gear, music production, and working with Periphery. electric bass, music, musician, interview, documentary, tech, heavy metal, prog, fusion, Periphery, music recording, music industry, tour, electric guitar, Animals As Leaders No Victor Wooten 3 3 Victor Wooten full 6bba12e8-ee7e-4228-bb8c-d418537b208e http://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep3-victor-wooten For the third episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, host Josh Paul sits down with Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones; SMV), a multiple Grammy Award winner and a true innovator of the electric bass.


Victor isn’t just a master of technique—he’s a technical pioneer who explores every which way to make the electric bass express what he hears in his head. But underneath that technical mastery, he relies on a solid foundation of rhythm, feel, and knowing when—and when not—to play. When he’s not composing and playing music, Victor spends much of his time educating players at camp and clinic events as well as with the written word.


This episode features Josh and Victor discussing the latter’s early start at the tender age of 2 as well as his technique, gear, and some of the life lessons he’s picked up while holding it down. 


Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and stay tuned for more great guests every week.

]]> For the third episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, host Josh Paul sits down with Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones; SMV), a multiple Grammy Award winner and a true innovator of the electric bass.


Victor isn’t just a master of technique—he’s a technical pioneer who explores every which way to make the electric bass express what he hears in his head. But underneath that technical mastery, he relies on a solid foundation of rhythm, feel, and knowing when—and when not—to play. When he’s not composing and playing music, Victor spends much of his time educating players at camp and clinic events as well as with the written word.


This episode features Josh and Victor discussing the latter’s early start at the tender age of 2 as well as his technique, gear, and some of the life lessons he’s picked up while holding it down. 


Listen to the Bass Freq’s Podcast now, wherever you listen to podcasts, and stay tuned for more great guests every week.

]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 4360 A multiple Grammy Award winner and true innovator of the electric bass, Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck; SMV) sits down with Bass Freq’s host Josh Paul to talk about starting his career at the tender age of 2 as well as his technique, gear, and some of the life lessons he’s picked up while holding it down. A multiple Grammy Award winner and true innovator of the electric bass, Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck; SMV) sits down with Bass Freq’s host Josh Paul to talk about starting his career at the tender age of 2 as well as his technique, gear, and some of the life Bela Fleck, bass player, musician, interview, performance, documentary, gear, Marcus Miller, funk, rock, fusion, music, soul, R&B, guitar, drums No Bryan Beller 2 2 Bryan Beller full fbf31495-c39d-4342-a6c2-1a23ea8a47c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3752032d Spending the last 25+ years as a recording, touring, composing, and teaching bass player, Bryan Beller is a busy dude. He’s built a solid reputation for working hard, masterfully melding taste and technique, and holding it down as a team player. 

 

Bryan’s resume is chock full of some of the most technically sophisticated acts working today, including the Aristocrats (Guthrie Govan, Marco Minneman), Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, G3 (John Petrucci, Phil Collen), Dethklok, Mike Keneally of Zappa projects fame, and many others.

 

Alongside his work as a performer, Bryan has also gained renown and respect among the bass community for his work as a masterclass clinician and his writing as a contributing editor contributor for Bass Player Magazine.

]]> Spending the last 25+ years as a recording, touring, composing, and teaching bass player, Bryan Beller is a busy dude. He’s built a solid reputation for working hard, masterfully melding taste and technique, and holding it down as a team player. 

 

Bryan’s resume is chock full of some of the most technically sophisticated acts working today, including the Aristocrats (Guthrie Govan, Marco Minneman), Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, G3 (John Petrucci, Phil Collen), Dethklok, Mike Keneally of Zappa projects fame, and many others.

 

Alongside his work as a performer, Bryan has also gained renown and respect among the bass community for his work as a masterclass clinician and his writing as a contributing editor contributor for Bass Player Magazine.

]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 3076 Bryan Beller is a bass player, composer, and clinician whose work ethic, technical prowess, and tasteful ear have made him a first-call guy for numerous guitar heroes. Host Josh Paul takes you into Bryan’s world, where you can learn how he started his multi-faceted musical journey, what he thinks about gear, and much more. Bryan Beller is a bass player, composer, and clinician whose work ethic, technical prowess, and tasteful ear have made him a first-call guy for numerous guitar heroes. Host Josh Paul takes you into Bryan’s world, where you can learn how he started his mul music, musician, interview, rock, heavy metal, Dethklok, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, i No Doug Wimbish 1 1 Doug Wimbish full 2c6832ce-6b77-43c8-afea-e19bcb3d7b89 http://lifestyle.jimdunlop.com/bass-freqs-ep1-doug-wimbish/ Bassist Doug Wimbish credits his growth and continued development as an artist to an having an open mind and a love for learning from any musician and playing any type of music, regardless of genre. For proof of Doug’s open-minded approach to music, all you need to do is scan his impressive resume. From his early days holding down the bottom end for seminal hip-hop label Sugarhill Records and artists such as Grandmaster Flash to his work with Tackhead, Living Colour, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Annie Lennox, and various others, Doug has embraced a wide range of creative possibilities throughout his career.

Through years of extensive touring and recording, he has drawn from those experiences to cultivate a distinct tone and style. On this episode of Bass Freq's, Doug talks with host and fellow pro bottom dweller Josh Paul, sharing engaging stories from his career as well invaluable tips on using gear and working with fellow musicians

]]> Bassist Doug Wimbish credits his growth and continued development as an artist to an having an open mind and a love for learning from any musician and playing any type of music, regardless of genre. For proof of Doug’s open-minded approach to music, all you need to do is scan his impressive resume. From his early days holding down the bottom end for seminal hip-hop label Sugarhill Records and artists such as Grandmaster Flash to his work with Tackhead, Living Colour, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Annie Lennox, and various others, Doug has embraced a wide range of creative possibilities throughout his career.

Through years of extensive touring and recording, he has drawn from those experiences to cultivate a distinct tone and style. On this episode of Bass Freq's, Doug talks with host and fellow pro bottom dweller Josh Paul, sharing engaging stories from his career as well invaluable tips on using gear and working with fellow musicians

]]> Mon, 03 May 2021 14:47:42 -0700 Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc 5538 Host Josh Paul has an in-depth discussion with legendary bassist Doug Wimbish about everything from his work with Sugar Hill Records and Living Colour to his musical philosophy and his advice on how to get the most out of your gear. Check out more upcoming episodes of Bass Freq's to get unique perspectives and fresh insights from the backbone of every band—the bass player. Host Josh Paul has an in-depth discussion with legendary bassist Doug Wimbish about everything from his work with Sugar Hill Records and Living Colour to his musical philosophy and his advice on how to get the most out of your gear. Check out more upco bass player, bassist, musician, interview, Living Colour, Tackhead, Rolling Stones, James Brown, Funk, Rap, Rock, Hip Hop, Sugarhill Gang, Grandmaster Flash, White Lines No