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“Ronsongs”: Greg Garrison’s Powerful Jazz Farewell to Mentor Ron Miles
New Albums

“Ronsongs”: Greg Garrison’s Powerful Jazz Farewell to Mentor Ron Miles

Bassist Greg Garrison leads a heartfelt tribute to jazz legend Ron Miles with "Ronsongs," featuring unreleased music and original compositions.

“Three Eras of Bass” — Joe Dart Unveils New Signature Trilogy with Sterling by Music Man
Basses

“Three Eras of Bass” — Joe Dart Unveils New Signature Trilogy with Sterling by Music Man

Joe Dart teams up with Sterling by Music Man to launch three new signature basses, each capturing a unique sound, era, and feel.

TC Electronic Upgrades Its Iconic Ditto Pedal – Here’s What’s New in the Ditto 2
Pedals & Effects

TC Electronic Upgrades Its Iconic Ditto Pedal – Here’s What’s New in the Ditto 2

With Ditto 2, TC Electronic brings intuitive updates to its looper pedal, including LoopSnap timing correction and app-based control.

Cort Launches Space 4: A Sleek, Headless Bass Inspired by the ’80s
Basses

Cort Launches Space 4: A Sleek, Headless Bass Inspired by the ’80s

Cort unveils the Space 4, a sleek headless bass blending '80s-inspired design, modern ergonomics, and Bartolini electronics—all at an accessible price.

Bass of the Week: Simpson SBIII-FT Merges Archtop Vibe With Solid Body Power
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Simpson SBIII-FT Merges Archtop Vibe With Solid Body Power

Simpson's SBIII-FT is a modern hybrid bass that blends archtop warmth with solid body power in a handcrafted, highly resonant design.

Sex Pistols Reunite Without Johnny Rotten: “I Can’t See Many Missed Calls from Him”
Concerts & Tours

Sex Pistols Reunite Without Johnny Rotten: “I Can’t See Many Missed Calls from Him”

The Sex Pistols are reuniting for a North American tour—without Johnny Rotten. Glen Matlock and others will perform their only studio album in full.

Ampeg’s Anniversary Preamp Pays Tribute to the Iconic ’69 Blue Line SVT
Pedals & Effects

Ampeg’s Anniversary Preamp Pays Tribute to the Iconic ’69 Blue Line SVT

Ampeg celebrates 75 years with a special edition SGT-DI preamp, inspired by the iconic 1969 Blue Line SVT and packed with modern tone-shaping tools.

The Cat King Pedal Returns: Fuzzrocious Adds Dual Distortion in a Smaller Package for 2025
Pedals & Effects

The Cat King Pedal Returns: Fuzzrocious Adds Dual Distortion in a Smaller Package for 2025

Fuzzrocious updates the Cat King pedal with dual distortion, a feedback mod, and a compact new enclosure for 2025.

Primus Reveals “Onward & Upward” Tour Dates with Fiery New Drummer and MonoNeon
Concerts & Tours

Primus Reveals “Onward & Upward” Tour Dates with Fiery New Drummer and MonoNeon

Primus is back with a new drummer and fresh tour dates. Jon Hoffman joins the lineup after winning a massive audition, with MonoNeon on select dates.

311 Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Nationwide “Unity” Tour Dates for 2025
Concerts & Tours

311 Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Nationwide “Unity” Tour Dates for 2025

Marking their 30th anniversary, 311 hits the road with the "Unity" tour in summer 2025, covering the U.S. from Atlantic City to Rocklahoma.

Leonid & Friends Bring Their Viral Chicago Covers to Life on U.S. Tour
Concerts & Tours

Leonid & Friends Bring Their Viral Chicago Covers to Life on U.S. Tour

Leonid & Friends hit the road with their celebrated Chicago covers, bringing iconic songs like “Saturday in the Park” and more to U.S. audiences.

The Synth That Shaped Rush’s Sound: Moog Unveils Geddy Lee’s Custom Minimoog Model D
Bass Gear

The Synth That Shaped Rush’s Sound: Moog Unveils Geddy Lee’s Custom Minimoog Model D

Moog unveils a stunning custom Minimoog Model D, celebrating Geddy Lee and the iconic synth that helped shape Rush’s legendary sound.