New music, with an emphasis on the bass player.
New Albums
Karina Rykman Turns Up the Groove on “Late Checkout”
Bassist Karina Rykman returns with "Late Checkout," a new album blending pop, rock, jam, and funk. Watch “Easy, Rider” live and browse her fall tour dates.
Tim Lefebvre, Dan Rosenboom and Caleb Dolister Announce Experimental Album, “high.low”
Tim Lefebvre joins Dan Rosenboom and Caleb Dolister on "high.low," a live-recorded trio album of bass, trumpet, drums and electronics arriving November 6.
Bad Brains’ First Studio Recording From 1979 Is Finally Getting an Official Release
Before Bad Brains’ 1982 debut, they recorded six songs in a single frantic hour. That 1979 session is coming to vinyl, cassette and digital as "Are You Ready."
Esperanza Spalding’s Breakthrough Album “Esperanza” Gets Its First Vinyl Release
Esperanza Spalding’s 2008 album Esperanza makes its vinyl debut November 13th as a 2LP set with new artwork and two bonus tracks from the original sessions.
Former Symphony X Bassist Thomas Miller Returns With “Lazarus Effect”
Thomas Miller revisits his prog-metal roots with Lazarus Effect, featuring former Symphony X bandmates Michael Romeo and Michael Pinnella. Out October 30.
Federico Malaman Blends Melody, Fire, and Groove on New Album “Mist”
Federico Malaman returns with “Mist,” featuring nine original compositions and guests Frank Gambale, Anatole Muster, Paolo Fresu, and more.
Christian McBride & Ursa Major Announce Debut Album, “Points of Light”
Christian McBride and Ursa Major announce their debut album, Points of Light, and share a spacious new cover of George Duke’s classic “No Rhyme, No Reason.”
Emma Dayhuff Explores the Places That Shape Us on “Mountains”
Bassist and composer Emma Dayhuff draws inspiration from Montana mountain ranges and New York City skylines on her second solo album, “Mountains.”
New Lineup, New Album: Al Cisneros and Sleep Return with “Hempispheres”
Sleep returns with a revamped lineup and "Hempispheres," a five-song album packed with extended jams, massive riffs, and Al Cisneros’s thunderous bass.
Dane Alderson on Reimagining Jaco Pastorius for Kurt Elling and Yellowjackets’ New Weather Report Album
Dane Alderson shares how he approached Jaco Pastorius’ bass lines on Kurt Elling and Yellowjackets’ new album of reimagined Weather Report classics.
Tony Levin and Stick Men Double Down on “Let’s THRAK Again” With Two Distinct Versions
Tony Levin and Stick Men return with Let’s THRAK Again, a new album inspired by King Crimson’s THRAK featuring two distinct versions of the music.
Dinosaur Jr. Returns to Its Roots on New Album “There Near”
Dinosaur Jr. returns to its early sound on the new album “There Near,” featuring Lou Barlow’s fuzzy bass tones, and announces tour dates into 2027.











