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Muse Group has launched the fourth revision of its free music composition software with MuseScore 4, which boasts a new intuitive interface, improved accessibility, playback features, and the Muse Hub workstation.

During the pandemic, Roger Waters kept busy with his band by recording tracks remotely from their own homes. Waters released the tracks vis his YouTube channel, but now he’s put them together as a album called “The Lockdown Sessions.”

In a new interview with Spin, Rage Against the Machine bassist Tim Commerford revealed he’s been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Although he’s just shared this personal news, he’s been battling the disease for some time.

Pantera has made a huge resurgence this year. The whirlwind has brought a new signature bass for Rex Brown, and now Gibson TV has premiered a new episode of “Icons” on him.

Roger Hedin shared his brand new bass with us, and it’s a beauty. Built by Swedish luthier Christian Olsson, this Unicorn Bass Purist was customized for Hedin’s preferences and specs.

Punch Brothers bassist Paul Kowert and his instrumental quartet Hawktail have just announced a round of tour dates for the winter. The tour will be in support of their latest album, “Place Of Growth.”

Karina Rykman has been covering the East Coast on her latest winter tour. On December 3rd, she performed in Burlington, Vermont, and welcomed Phish bassist Mike Gordon onto the stage for an extended version of “City Kids.”

Oakland’s finest soul band, Tower of Power, has announced a winter tour for 2023 to celebrate the band’s 55th anniversary. The band is still led by Emilio Castillo, who founded the group in 1968 with his brother Jack Castillo, Stephen “Doc” Kupka, and bassist Francis “Rocco” Prestia.

Mesa/Boogie amps are known for their powerful, muscular tone – some are also renowned for their weight. We picked up the new lightweight D-350 Compact Bass Amp to see how much punch this little amp could pack.

Red Hot Chili Peppers will be crossing the globe in 2023 with a new world tour. Flea and the gang will be making appearances at festivals as well as performing stadium concerts with a killer rotating cast of support acts.

Comedian Fred Armisen has a deep history with music. The SNL and Portlandia star was a drummer before an actor. In 2018 he released a special called “Standup for Drummers,” and in 2023, he’ll be turning his attention to the low end.

After unveiling a custom shop signature bass earlier this year, Charvel has introduced a production line bass for Anthrax and Helmet bassist Frank Bello.