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Ziggy Marley Channels Positivity and Healing on <em>Brightside</em>

Ziggy Marley Channels Positivity and Healing on Brightside

Ziggy Marley has released "Brightside," a new reggae album co-written with Stephen Marley and featuring Aston Barrett, Jr., Camilla Charlesworth, Nikka Costa, Trombone Shorty, Sheila E., and Jake Shimabukuro.

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Tom Kennedy Reaches New Heights With Star-Studded Solo Album, “The Summit”

Tom Kennedy Reaches New Heights With Star-Studded Solo Album, “The Summit”

Bassist Tom Kennedy has released "The Summit," a new solo album featuring Dave Weckl, Stu Mindeman, Terell Stafford, Bob Franceschini, and more.

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

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.

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

“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.

Ringo Starr Returns with “Long Long Road,” Featuring Dennis Crouch and Nashville All-Stars

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”

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’...

Oscar Peterson’s Lost 1960 Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Recordings Spotlight Ray Brown at His Peak

Oscar Peterson’s Lost 1960 Baker’s Keyboard Lounge Recordings Spotlight Ray Brown at His Peak

Newly released recordings from Oscar Peterson’s 1960 Baker’s Keyboard Lounge engagement capture Ray Brown at his swinging, lyrical best with Ed Thigpen.

Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade Returns With New Live EP Ahead of Claypool Gold Tour

Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade Returns With New Live EP Ahead of Claypool Gold Tour

Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade will release "Return of the Live Frogs: Volume 1" on May 22, 2026, just as the Claypool Gold tour gets underway.

Carlos Henriquez Reimagines Thelonious Monk on “Monk Con Clave”

Carlos Henriquez Reimagines Thelonious Monk on “Monk Con Clave”

Carlos Henriquez reimagines Thelonious Monk on "Monk Con Clave," blending jazz, Latin jazz, and Afro-Cuban rhythms with bold arrangements and standout bass lines.

From Viral to Vinyl: Angine de Poitrine Announces Global Physical Release

From Viral to Vinyl: Angine de Poitrine Announces Global Physical Release

Angine de Poitrine announces global vinyl and CD releases for "Vol. I" and "Vol. II" as their 2026 tour continues to sell out worldwide.

Yes Unleashes “Aurora”: Hear the Cinematic New Single Featuring Billy Sherwood

Yes Unleashes “Aurora”: Hear the Cinematic New Single Featuring Billy Sherwood

Yes has announced its 24th studio album, "Aurora," due June 12, and released the title track featuring Billy Sherwood’s melodic bass work.

Contacting the Mothership: Pops Magellan’s DAMAGE Live at EastWest Studios

Contacting the Mothership: Pops Magellan’s DAMAGE Live at EastWest Studios

Bassist Pops Magellan has released "DAMAGE (Live at EastWest Studios)," a new three-song live EP featuring one-take performances captured at Hollywood’s EastWest Studios.