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New Albums
Bad Brains Bassist Darryl Jenifer Announces New Jazz-Rooted Solo Album, “The Weather Channel”
Darryl Jenifer returns with “The Weather Channel,” an instrumental album blending jazz, dub, psychedelia, punk, and deep grooves.
Mastodon Honor Brent Hinds With New Song “Your Ghost Again”
Mastodon have released “Your Ghost Again,” their first new song since Brent Hinds’ passing, and announced 2026 tour dates.
Ben Wolfe Finds Swing, Space, and Fire on “Any Time After Now”
Bassist Ben Wolfe’s "Any Time After Now" features ten original compositions, a stellar New York band, and the standout odd-time track “5/4 Groove.”
Paul McCartney Returns With New Solo Album, “The Boys of Dungeon Lane”
Paul McCartney returns with "The Boys of Dungeon Lane," a nostalgic new solo album sparked by an unexpected chord and produced by Andrew Watt.
MonoNeon Gets Weird With George Clinton on “Tha Dumb Stuff”
MonoNeon has released a new single called “Tha Dumb Stuff,” featuring George Clinton and Grandma Liz. The track was recorded at Clinton’s studio in Tallahassee.
Steve Swallow Announces First Leader Album in Over a Decade, “Winter Songs”
Jazz bass icon Steve Swallow has announced “Winter Songs,” his first leader date in over a decade and a deeply personal new album for ECM Records.
Primus Drops New EP Featuring a Slap-Heavy New Track, “The Ol’ Grizz”
Primus has released a new four-song EP, A Handful of Nuggs, featuring the new track “The Ol’ Grizz” with Les Claypool’s furious bass work.
John Clayton Teams Up With Gerald Clayton and René Marie for “Two-O-Duo”
John Clayton has released "Two-O-Duo," a personal new album featuring pianist Gerald Clayton and vocalist René Marie.
Ellen Alaverdyan’s New Band Jaminai Announces Debut Album, “Take Off”
Jaminai, the jazz fusion band featuring bassist Ellen Alaverdyan, has announced its debut album, "Take Off."
Joseph Patrick Moore’s EMP Project Recordings Resurface on New Remastered Collection
Blue Canoe Records has released "Best of EMP Project," a remastered collection featuring bassist Joseph Patrick Moore with William Ellis and Shawn Perkinson.
High Fade Bring the Funk-Rock Fury on “Twice As Nice”
High Fade has released their second album, “Twice As Nice,” a genre-blending set packed with filthy funk grooves, riff-heavy rock, disco swagger, and bass-driven energy.
Kira Roessler Returns With “Enigma,” a New Album of Minimalist Bass Storytelling
Former Black Flag bassist Kira Roessler has announced her second solo album, "Enigma," a minimalist, bass-driven collection arriving July 10th.