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Ringo Starr Returns with “Long Long Road,” Featuring Dennis Crouch and Nashville All-Stars
New Albums

Ringo Starr Returns with “Long Long Road,” Featuring Dennis Crouch and Nashville All-Stars

Ringo Starr releases "Long Long Road," his 22nd solo album, featuring T Bone Burnett, Sheryl Crow, and bassist Dennis Crouch anchoring the warm, country-driven sound.

Foo Fighters Kick Off a New Chapter With “Your Favorite Toy”
New Albums

Foo Fighters Kick Off a New Chapter With “Your Favorite Toy”

Foo Fighters are back with Your Favorite Toy, their first album since 2023’s emotional But Here We Are. Their 12th studio effort is described as a new chapter in the band’s history, marked by a brash tonal center and punk rock club energy. That sound is encapsulated in the title track, which kicked off the entire project. “‘Your Favorite Toy’...

Panda Audio Future Impact V4.5 Adds DX7 Bass Sounds and Zero Latency Mode
Pedals & Effects

Panda Audio Future Impact V4.5 Adds DX7 Bass Sounds and Zero Latency Mode

Panda Audio has released the Future Impact V4.5 firmware update, adding 99 DX7 FM presets, Setlist mode, and a new Zero Latency pitch tracking option.

Neural DSP Introduces Darkglass Ultimate, a Studio-Ready Bass Rig Plugin
Apps

Neural DSP Introduces Darkglass Ultimate, a Studio-Ready Bass Rig Plugin

Neural DSP has introduced Darkglass Ultimate, a revamped bass plugin that expands Darkglass Ultra into a complete studio-ready rig.

GoFundMe Launched for Bluegrass Bass Icon Todd Phillips After Rare Nerve Damage Sidelines Him
News

GoFundMe Launched for Bluegrass Bass Icon Todd Phillips After Rare Nerve Damage Sidelines Him

A GoFundMe has been launched for bluegrass bass legend Todd Phillips after Parsonage-Turner syndrome left him unable to play and out of work for more than a year.

Walrus Audio’s Highpoint Compressor Brings Bass-Friendly Control and Big Headroom
Pedals & Effects

Walrus Audio’s Highpoint Compressor Brings Bass-Friendly Control and Big Headroom

Walrus Audio has introduced the Highpoint Analog Optical Compressor, a new Monarch series pedal with sidechain high-pass filtering, parallel compression, and ±15V internal operation.

Jason Newsted Hits the Road with The Chophouse Band’s First Headlining Tour
Concerts & Tours

Jason Newsted Hits the Road with The Chophouse Band’s First Headlining Tour

Jason Newsted will take The Chophouse Band on its first headlining tour this July, with support dates for Blackberry Smoke and two nights at the Ryman.

Darkglass Expands Anagram With New Plugin Marketplace for Effects, Amp Sims, and More
Pedals & Effects

Darkglass Expands Anagram With New Plugin Marketplace for Effects, Amp Sims, and More

Darkglass Electronics has launched the Anagram Marketplace, adding third-party plugins, amp sims, and creative tools to its multi-effects platform.

Sunn Amps Unveils Beta Mini 200-Watt Amp with Dual Channels for Bass or Guitar
Amps

Sunn Amps Unveils Beta Mini 200-Watt Amp with Dual Channels for Bass or Guitar

Sunn Amps has launched the Beta Mini, a 200-watt compact amp head with dual channels, analog MOSFET design, and bass/guitar voicing for just 3.9 pounds.

Oscar Peterson’s Lost 1960 Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Recordings Spotlight Ray Brown at His Peak
New Albums

Oscar Peterson’s Lost 1960 Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Recordings Spotlight Ray Brown at His Peak

Newly released recordings from Oscar Peterson’s 1960 Baker’s Keyboard Lounge engagement capture Ray Brown at his swinging, lyrical best with Ed Thigpen.

Bass of the Week: Serek’s 32-Inch Five-String Midwestern 2 Nails Comfort and Tone
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Serek’s 32-Inch Five-String Midwestern 2 Nails Comfort and Tone

This week’s Bass of the Week is a five-string Serek Midwestern 2 with a 32-inch scale, mahogany build, ebony fingerboard, and Nordstrand Zen Blades.

Todd Rundgren Auctions Rare Danelectro Longhorn Bass Used on “A Wizard, a True Star”
Basses

Todd Rundgren Auctions Rare Danelectro Longhorn Bass Used on “A Wizard, a True Star”

Todd Rundgren is auctioning a rare Danelectro Longhorn bass used on his 1973 album "A Wizard, a True Star" to support music education through the Spirit of Harmony Foundation.