Joel McIver

Joel McIver

Joel McIver was the Editor of Bass Player magazine from 2018 to 2022, having spent six years before that editing Bass Guitar magazine. A journalist with 25 years' experience in the music field, he's also the author of 35 books, a couple of bestsellers among them. He regularly appears on podcasts, radio and TV.

Latest articles by Joel McIver

Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers
Flea: "Playing bass gets you into this hypnotic state - you’re not thinking because you’re just a conduit for the rhythm"

By Joel McIver Published

The iconic Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist discusses philosophy, gear and his new autobiography, Acid For The Children

Bassists
Skyler Acord of Issues performs live with his Spector signature bass
Issues bassist Skyler Acord details his funk-informed metalcore approach and tricked-out signature Spector bass

By Joel McIver Published

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Ever been so deep into your music that you’ve lost your grip on reality? Meet Issues bassist Skyler Acord, newly equipped with a state-of-the-art signature Spector bass – and stand clear

Bassists
Steve Harris: "Whether you’re playing for 200 or 200,000 people, you still give 110 per cent"
Iron Maiden's Steve Harris talks British Lion, songwriting, and why his SansAmp is a carry-on essential when touring

By Joel McIver Published

"Whether the crowd is 200 or 200,000 people, there’s no difference - I still give 110 per cent wherever I'm playing"

Bassists
Reggie ‘Fieldy’ Arvizu interview: "We've never struggled to have enough low-end"
Korn's Fieldy: "I want it to be an almost percussion-sounding instrument rather than a bass"

By Joel McIver Published

Reginald Arvizu fields your questions, shares his low-end theories, and explains why the Ibanez K-5 became his number one bass

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