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Jack White Announces New Album “Frozen Charlotte” with Dominic John Davis on Bass
Jack White will release his seventh solo album, Frozen Charlotte, on July 10th with Dominic John Davis supplying gritty bass throughout.
Yes Releases 24th Studio Album, “Aurora”
Yes has released “Aurora,” their 24th studio album, featuring Billy Sherwood’s bass work, vocals, and guitar across the new prog-rock set.
Haken Tap Adam “Nolly” Getgood for New Single “bleeding sky”
Haken’s new single “bleeding sky” features Adam “Nolly” Getgood on bass, following Bryan Beller’s appearance on “in a fever dream.”
Phil Jones Bass Brings Its Solo Bass Contest to the UK for the First Time
Phil Jones Bass will host its first UK Solo Bass Contest and Bass Expo on September 5th in Penarth, Wales, with prizes and exhibitors.
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.
Primus Brings Claypool Gold to Chicago’s Salt Shed With Frog Brigade and Sean Lennon
Primus brought Les Claypool’s Claypool Gold tour to The Salt Shed in Chicago on June 3rd for a night of bass-heavy psychedelia, off-kilter grooves, and cross-project collaborations. The evening featured sets from Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Primus, offering a broad look at Claypool’s creative universe. Sean Ono Lennon joined Claypool for the Delirium set, while...
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.”
Goose Announces Fall Tour Dates Behind New Album “Big Modern!”
Goose has announced a fall 2026 tour supporting their forthcoming album Big Modern!, with Trevor Weekz laying down the groove on “Good2B.”
Gov’t Mule Teams Up with Ziggy Marley for “Dreaming the Same Dream” Tour
Gov’t Mule and Ziggy Marley will co-headline the “Dreaming the Same Dream” Tour this fall, with Kevin Scott anchoring the Mule.
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.
Down Announces 2026 North American Tour With Helmet and Spirit in the Room
Down’s 2026 tour will feature Helmet and Spirit in the Room, with bassist Pat Bruders anchoring the long-running metal supergroup.











