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Kendrick Scott Releases “Corridors” with Bassist Reuben Rogers
Drummer and composer Kendrick Scott has released a new album. “Corridors” features a trio with saxophonist Walter Smith III and bassist Reuben Rogers.
Peter Gabriel Unveils North American Tour Dates with Tony Levin on Bass
After unveiling extensive European dates earlier this year, Peter Gabriel has announced the first round of North American shows for 2023. Gabriel and his band, featuring Tony Levin, will begin in Canada before heading to the U.S.
U2 Reimagines Their Catalog on “Songs of Surrender”
U2 has re-recorded and reimagined forty songs from their extensive catalog for the new album, “Songs of Surrender.” Curated and produced by guitarist The Edge, the collection includes completely new versions of their songs.
The Strandberg Project Releases “The Works” Box Set
Jan-Olof Strandberg started The Strandberg Project in 1995 to push musical boundaries and cross cultural borders. The bassist has a compilation of his work with his band from 2003 to 2022 with a new four-CD box set called “The Works.”
Gov’t Mule Announces “Dark Side of the Mule” Tour
Pink Floyd’s groundbreaking album “Dark Side of the Moon” turned 50 this month and musicians around the world are paying homage. That includes Gov’t Mule, who has announced a tour called “Dark Side of the Mule.”
The Vulf Conservatory Launches with The Joe Dart Bass Course
The members of Vulfpeck have always been creative in their endeavors, and now they’ve launched a new project called the Vulf Conservatory. The educational platform has just kicked off with The Joe Dart Bass Course.
Guns N’ Roses Announce 2023 World Tour
Guns N’ Roses will be back on the road this summer with a major world tour covering the Middle East, Europe, and North America.
David Ellefson and Dieth Announce Debut Album, Release New Track
Last July, David Ellefson announced he had a new band with guitarist/vocalist Guilherme Miranda and drummer Michal Lysejko called Dieth. Now the death-thrash project has revealed details of their debut album.
Mike Gordon Announces New Solo Album, “Flying Games”
Phish bassist and co-founder Mike Gordon has revealed his sixth solo album, “Flying Games,” will be released on May 12th. The release will be his first solo studio record since 2017’s “OGOGO.”
Adam “Nolly” Getgood Returns for “Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Genre”
The progressive metal heroes of Periphery have returned with a new album, “Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Genre.” The band once again recruited former member Adam “Nolly” Getgood to co-produce the album as well as play bass.
Reader Spotlight: Tim Coletti
Meet Tim Coletti, a 40-year veteran of the low end. Tim started on air drums before saving up to buy a Rickenbacker 4001. Here’s his story...
Hans Zimmer “Live” Album Features Snow Owl, Andy Pask
Hans Zimmer has composed some of the most epic soundtracks. Lately, he’s been performing that music on tour. Now he’s released “Hans Zimmer LIVE,” with two bassists: Andy Pask and Juan Garcia-Herreros, aka Snow Owl.