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Down’s 2026 tour will feature Helmet and Spirit in the Room, with bassist Pat Bruders anchoring the long-running metal supergroup.

Sonny Rollins changed the face of jazz. We remember the saxophone colossus through three important recordings and the bassists who helped drive them.

Polish bass virtuoso Kinga Głyk has announced her first U.S. tour, with June dates in Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Baltimore, Elkhart, Cambridge, and New York.

MonoNeon has released a new single called “Tha Dumb Stuff,” featuring George Clinton and Grandma Liz. The track was recorded at Clinton’s studio in Tallahassee.

Hadrien Feraud has announced a new four-hour bass masterclass built around musical philosophy, transcription, modes, fretless bass, band playing, and more.

Stuart Clayton has released "Solo Bass: 18 Solo Pieces for Bass Guitar," a new instructional book featuring original compositions, studies, classical arrangements, and more.

Haken has returned with “In a Fever Dream,” their first new song in three years. The track features Bryan Beller on bass following Conner Green’s departure.

Jazz bass icon Steve Swallow has announced “Winter Songs,” his first leader date in over a decade and a deeply personal new album for ECM Records.

The Smashing Pumpkins have announced the “Rats in a Cage” Tour, celebrating Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness with dates across North America.

Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble have announced a new run of 2026 summer tour dates, kicking off July 4th in Portland, Oregon.

Primus has released a new four-song EP, A Handful of Nuggs, featuring the new track “The Ol’ Grizz” with Les Claypool’s furious bass work.

John Clayton has released "Two-O-Duo," a personal new album featuring pianist Gerald Clayton and vocalist René Marie.