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Claypool Lennon Delirium Drop Psychedelic Concept Album The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy
New Albums

Claypool Lennon Delirium Drop Psychedelic Concept Album The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy

Les Claypool and Sean Ono Lennon unveil "The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy," a psychedelic concept album exploring A.I., empathy, and free will.

Remembering Kiyoshi Kitagawa, Beloved Jazz Bassist and Kenny Barron Trio Mainstay
In Memoriam

Remembering Kiyoshi Kitagawa, Beloved Jazz Bassist and Kenny Barron Trio Mainstay

Jazz bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa, longtime member of Kenny Barron’s trio and a fixture of the New York jazz scene, has passed away at 67.

Geese Announce Expanded 2026 “Getting Killed Again” Tour with Fall Dates
Concerts & Tours

Geese Announce Expanded 2026 “Getting Killed Again” Tour with Fall Dates

Geese have announced their 2026 “Getting Killed Again” tour with dates across Europe and North America, including a new fall headlining run.

Hot Chocolate Bassist Tony Wilson, Co-Writer of “You Sexy Thing,” Passes Away
In Memoriam

Hot Chocolate Bassist Tony Wilson, Co-Writer of “You Sexy Thing,” Passes Away

Tony Wilson, Hot Chocolate co-founder, bassist, and co-writer of “You Sexy Thing,” has died at age 89. His son confirmed the news in a tribute.

Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth Drops Summer 2026 Tour Dates
Concerts & Tours

Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth Drops Summer 2026 Tour Dates

Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth has announced summer 2026 tour dates in support of "The End", with Ronnie Ficarro handling live bass duties.

Sandberg Founder Holger Stonjek Chronicles 40 Years of Bass History in New Book
News

Sandberg Founder Holger Stonjek Chronicles 40 Years of Bass History in New Book

Sandberg Guitars founder Holger Stonjek has released "The Face of Bass," a 154-page book chronicling the company’s 40-year journey from a cowshed workshop to a global bass brand.

“Wilco Live (Yellow)” Captures John Stirratt’s Warm, Inventive Bass Lines
New Albums

“Wilco Live (Yellow)” Captures John Stirratt’s Warm, Inventive Bass Lines

Wilco has released "Wilco Live (Yellow)," a 22-song live collection featuring performances from 2019 to 2024 and bassist John Stirratt’s melodic approach.

Inside Geddy Lee’s New Custom Rickenbacker 4000V Bass for Rush’s Return
Bass of the Week

Inside Geddy Lee’s New Custom Rickenbacker 4000V Bass for Rush’s Return

Rickenbacker reveals a custom 4000V bass built for Geddy Lee ahead of Rush’s reunion tour, featuring vintage specs, unique finishes, and classic pickups.

FruitFX Space Cube Combines Square-Wave Fuzz With PLL Madness
Pedals & Effects

FruitFX Space Cube Combines Square-Wave Fuzz With PLL Madness

FruitFX Pedals has introduced the Space Cube, a hand-assembled fuzz pedal that combines square-wave fuzz with a PLL for synth-like tones.

Weekly Top 10: Harley Benton, Sunn Amps, Serek Basses, and More
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: Harley Benton, Sunn Amps, Serek Basses, and More

Harley Benton’s BassTheWorld Signature bass, Sunn Amps’ Beta Mini, Serek Basses, Todd Rundgren, Thundercat, and more make this week’s top 10 list.

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’...