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The Wood Brothers Announce “Rollin’ On,” Give Tom Petty’s “You Wreck Me” a Funky Turn

The Wood Brothers Announce “Rollin’ On,” Give Tom Petty’s “You Wreck Me” a Funky Turn

The Wood Brothers announce "Rollin’ On," a live album arriving January 29, 2027, and preview it with a funky take on Tom Petty’s “You Wreck Me” featuring Chris Wood.

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Rhonda Smith and The Power of 3 Bring an Unheard Hendrix Riff to Life

Rhonda Smith and The Power of 3 Bring an Unheard Hendrix Riff to Life

Rhonda Smith joins Orianthi and Cindy Blackman Santana in The Power of 3. Hear “Taxi,” built around an unheard Jimi Hendrix riff, ahead of their debut album.

Derek Frank Turns a No-Rehearsal Gig Into a Live Funk Workout on “In Case You Missed It, Vol. 2”

Derek Frank Turns a No-Rehearsal Gig Into a Live Funk Workout on “In Case You Missed It, Vol. 2”

Derek Frank’s new live album captures his seven-piece band at the Baked Potato with no rehearsal, original grooves, and covers of The Meters and Tower of Power.

Blu DeTiger Brings Bass, Disco, and Downtown Energy to “N.Y. Baby”

Blu DeTiger Brings Bass, Disco, and Downtown Energy to “N.Y. Baby”

Blu DeTiger brings bass-driven funk, disco, and house together on her second album, “N.Y. Baby,” with guests including Flavor Flav, Holly Walker, and Jon Batiste.

Ministry Brings Paul Barker Back for One Last Stand on Farewell Album

Ministry Brings Paul Barker Back for One Last Stand on Farewell Album

Ministry releases its final album, “Hate to Go - Take Out Or Delivery,” featuring bassist Paul D'Amour and Paul Barker's first appearance in over 20 years.

Michael Shuman Talks Bass, Texture, and Queens of the Stone Age’s “Perfecth”

Michael Shuman Talks Bass, Texture, and Queens of the Stone Age’s “Perfecth”

Michael Shuman co-produces Queens of the Stone Age’s “Perfecth” and revisits his teenage punk bass setup on the new album’s “Where the Goth Girls At?”

Darkest Hour Bring the Thunder on “Suffer Divine”

Darkest Hour Bring the Thunder on “Suffer Divine”

Darkest Hour return with “Suffer Divine,” blending melodic death metal with Aaron Deal’s thunderous bass. Watch “Salvation” and see their upcoming tour dates.

Christian McBride Finds Fresh Inspiration With Ursa Major on “Points of Light”

Christian McBride Finds Fresh Inspiration With Ursa Major on “Points of Light”

Christian McBride’s Ursa Major releases “Points of Light,” an adventurous debut produced by Terrace Martin that moves freely between jazz, blues, and funk.

André Cymone Calls for Unity and Action With “All Rise”

André Cymone Calls for Unity and Action With “All Rise”

Bassist André Cymone returns with “All Rise,” a positive protest song blending funk, soul, and rock with a call for unity, independent thought, and voting.

The Flaming Lips Announce “The Teardrop Throbs,” Spotlight Bassist Tommy McKenzie

The Flaming Lips Announce “The Teardrop Throbs,” Spotlight Bassist Tommy McKenzie

The Flaming Lips announce The Teardrop Throbs, their first album with bassist Tommy McKenzie. Hear his bass work on the new single and learn about “Titan.”

Pops Magellan Pushes Aggressive Bass Into Another Dimension on Unsolicited Jams

Pops Magellan Pushes Aggressive Bass Into Another Dimension on Unsolicited Jams

Pops Magellan takes three classic songs somewhere completely new on Unsolicited Jams, a heavy, psychedelic EP built on bass, effects and live energy.

Rainbow Body Debuts With Ross James and Oteil Burbridge Bringing the Low End

Rainbow Body Debuts With Ross James and Oteil Burbridge Bringing the Low End

Rainbow Body’s debut unites members of Dawes, Goose, and more, with Ross James on bass and Oteil Burbridge guesting on four tracks. Hear “Strange Memory.”