A bass line doesn’t need to be prominent to be successful. In fact, some bassist take the approach of making their rhythm so seamless that fans start grooving without really knowing what’s going on.

Some books give Smith's birthdate as Dec. 8, 1925, but more recent sources cite 1928 as his birth year. Regardless, the late musician always delivered the goods, even as the beats behind him changed.

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present The Chromatics in The Songs of Rankin/Bass. For 65 years, the animated classics created by Arthur Rankin Jr and Jules Bass (Rankin/Bass Productions) have ...

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Nate Smith's energy is contagious. The drummer, producer and bandleader is holding court in the studio, joking with members of his group and eliciting smiles from engineers and producers. Smith is a ...

Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on ...

LL Cool J's Mr. Smith arrived at a crucial crossroads in his career. Coming off 14 Shots to the Dome, which had been deemed one of the more lackluster efforts up to that point, the rapper faced ...

A look back at the defining tracks that showcased Mani’s unmistakable bass presence. Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the legendary bassist who anchored both The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, has tragically ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was taken to Regional One after he accidentally shot himself in the parking lot of Bass Pro Shops downtown, according to Memphis Police. Officers say they responded to the ...

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- The man accused of shooting and killing a WakeMed police officer inside the Garner Healthplex has officially been charged. Benji Martin was released from the hospital after ...

The 23-year-old is gearing up to release her debut album, which she says, her mom is featured on and vocally producing Bryan Bedder/Getty; Stewart Cook/Getty Like mother, like daughter! Sy’Rai Smith, ...

Welcome to the 41st Songs of the Week of 2025. This week Andy Von Pip, Matt the Raven, and Scotty Dransfield helped me decide what should make the list. We considered over 30 songs and narrowed it ...