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How Dane Alderson Helped Shape Yellowjackets’ 27th Album After 10 Years in the Band
New Albums

How Dane Alderson Helped Shape Yellowjackets’ 27th Album After 10 Years in the Band

Yellowjackets has been a mainstay of the jazz scene since their inception in 1977. They’ve just released Fasten Up, which incredibly marks their 27th album. Part of the quartet’s success has been due to their expansive and exploratory sound, says saxophonist Bob Mintzer. “We appreciate chamber music, R&B, gospel, straight-ahead jazz, in such a way that it’s hard to pinpoint...

Why Yolanda Charles is Skipping the Traditional Album Rollout and Releasing “Acid Funk” Her Way
Interviews

Why Yolanda Charles is Skipping the Traditional Album Rollout and Releasing “Acid Funk” Her Way

Yolanda Charles is redefining album releases. With "Acid Funk," she’s skipping the traditional rollout and embracing an independent path on her own terms.

Pantera’s 2025 Reunion Rolls On: Summer Tour Includes Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Amon Amarth, Black Sabbath, Ozzy & Slayer
Concerts & Tours

Pantera’s 2025 Reunion Rolls On: Summer Tour Includes Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Amon Amarth, Black Sabbath, Ozzy & Slayer

Pantera’s reunion continues into 2025 with a summer tour featuring Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies, Amon Amarth, Slayer, Black Sabbath & more.

Bass of the Week: This DIY “CYBERBASS” Was Built from Scratch – And It’s an Absolute Synth Monster
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: This DIY “CYBERBASS” Was Built from Scratch – And It’s an Absolute Synth Monster

Matteo Pisani's DIY "CYBERBASS" is packed with a built-in synth, wireless tech, and a tuner—crafted from scratch in true mad scientist fashion.

Alabama Shakes Return After 8 Years – But With a Big Change
Concerts & Tours

Alabama Shakes Return After 8 Years – But With a Big Change

Alabama Shakes are back after 8 years—with a key lineup change. Brittany Howard, Zac Cockrell, and Heath Fogg reunite for a 2025 tour. See the full dates.

How Petros Klampanis Captured the Beauty of the Unnoticed on “Latent Info”
New Albums

How Petros Klampanis Captured the Beauty of the Unnoticed on “Latent Info”

Petros Klampanis explores the beauty of overlooked sounds on "Latent Info," recorded in a single room to capture the raw essence of musical conversation.

Bergantino’s HP Ultra: A New Take on High-Powered Bass Amps
Amps

Bergantino’s HP Ultra: A New Take on High-Powered Bass Amps

Bergantino’s HP Ultra pushes 2,000 watts, but it’s not just about power. With enhanced tone control and new firmware, it aims to redefine bass amplification.

John Patitucci’s Trio Album “Spirit Fall” Showcases His Deepest Influences
New Albums

John Patitucci’s Trio Album “Spirit Fall” Showcases His Deepest Influences

John Patitucci explores his jazz roots on "Spirit Fall," a dynamic trio album with Chris Potter and Brian Blade, blending tradition with his personal style.

Godeater+ Bass Distortion Pedal: Animal Factory Expands on a Heavy-Hitting Design
Pedals & Effects

Godeater+ Bass Distortion Pedal: Animal Factory Expands on a Heavy-Hitting Design

The Godeater+ from Animal Factory Amplification builds on its predecessor with deeper distortion, expanded routing, and MIDI for added flexibility.

MonoNeon Drops “God Reason” – A Deep Dive into Life with Katt Williams, George Clinton & James Fauntleroy
Bass Videos

MonoNeon Drops “God Reason” – A Deep Dive into Life with Katt Williams, George Clinton & James Fauntleroy

MonoNeon's "God Reason" explores life’s mysteries with Katt Williams, George Clinton & James Fauntleroy in a mind-bending new collaboration.

Mark Hoppus’ New Memoir & Book Tour Tackle Cancer, Anxiety & Music
News

Mark Hoppus’ New Memoir & Book Tour Tackle Cancer, Anxiety & Music

Mark Hoppus shares his battle with cancer, anxiety, and his rise with Blink-182 in "Fahrenheit-182." The memoir arrives April 2, followed by a book tour.

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Return: New Bassist Steps In After Juan Nelson’s Passing
Concerts & Tours

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Return: New Bassist Steps In After Juan Nelson’s Passing

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals are back for a 2025 tour - but who’s playing bass? Meet Darwin Johnson, stepping in after Juan Nelson’s passing.