Interview With Story of the Year Bassist, Adam Russell

Adam Russell, bassist for Story of the Year, hasn’t slowed down for a second.With the band’s latest album A.R.S.O.N. dropping on February 13, 2026, they’ve not only delivered new music but also pushed their creativity further through a series of visually striking videos, several of which Adam himself co-directed and edited.In this interview, we dive into the making of the new record, explore how Adam shapes his signature bass sound, and get the inside scoop on the band’s upcoming Camp Screamo Tour with Silverstein and Origami Angel.Here’s Adam Russell.This interview first appeared in Bass Musician Magazine in May 2026Go to jazzguitartoday.com and bassmusicianmagazine.com more interviews and lessons.