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Catch the Funk: Nik West’s First-Ever Live Album Hits Vinyl
Nik West is breaking new ground with her first-ever live album, recorded in front of a studio audience and pressed straight to vinyl. Featuring fan favorites like "Catch Me If You Can," this release captures the energy and soul of her live performance.
Hear Thundercat’s Creative Bass Lines on Mac Miller’s Posthumous “Balloonerism”
Mac Miller's long-awaited posthumous album "Balloonerism" is finally here, featuring standout bass work from Thundercat on several tracks. The album, recorded in 2013, is now available alongside an accompanying short film.
Bob Hardy Delivers Urgency to Franz Ferdinand’s “The Human Fear”
Bob Hardy brings intensity to Franz Ferdinand’s “The Human Fear,” an album exploring fear and strength.
Ringo Starr Taps Nashville’s Best, Including Bassist Dennis Crouch, for “Look Up”
Ringo Starr returns to his country roots with "Look Up," featuring Nashville greats like bassist Dennis Crouch, Billy Strings, Alison Krauss, and Larkin Poe.
Rediscovered Neil Young Album from 1977 Shines a Spotlight on Bass Legend Joe Osborn
Neil Young's unreleased 1977 recording "Oceanside Countryside" features session bass legend Joe Osborn during his Nashville period, capturing the same magic heard on "Comes a Time."
Janek Gwizdala Celebrates 20 Years of “Mystery to Me” with All-New Bass Parts and Remixes
It’s been two decades since Janek Gwizdala first stepped out as a band leader and he’s celebrating with a reissue of "Mystery to Me" with updated bass parts.
Vincenzo Virgillito’s “Precondition”: A Groundbreaking Bass Journey Honoring Mingus and Jaco
Vincenzo Virgillito’s Precondition highlights bass innovation with tributes to Mingus and Jaco, crafted without overdubs and featuring double, electric, and fretless basses.
Post-Rock Legends Kristian Dunn and Damon Che Team Up for Yesness Debut Album
El Ten Eleven’s Kristian Dunn has introduced another bass and drum duo. Yesness features Dunn teaming up with drummer Damon Che, and together they’ve released their debut album, "See You at the Solipsist Convention."
Jason Raso Pays Tribute to the Beatles on “Blue Jay Way”
If you’re a fan of the bass and The Beatles, you’ll want to check this out. Bassist Jason Raso has released a new album called "Blue Jay Way" that features 12 Fab Four classics arranged for bass, vocals, drums, and trumpet.
Michael League Focuses on Fretless Acoustic for “Keeping Company” with Bill Laurance
Bill Laurance and Michael League have been playing together for over 20 years in Snarky Puppy as well as other ventures. Last year they teamed up for a duo album and now they’ve followed it up with "Keeping Company," which features Laurance on piano and League on oud and fretless acoustic bass.
Opeth Releases Concept Album, “The Last Will and Testament”
Opeth is back with their 14th studio album. "The Last Will and Testament" is another concept album from the Swedish prog-metal masters set after World War I.
Kim Deal Releases Debut Solo Album, “Nobody Loves You More”
Former Pixies bassist and Breeders frontwoman Kim Deal has been making music for decades, but she’s just released her first ever solo album. “Nobody Loves You More” began over a decade ago, but came more into focus when she was in the Florida Keys during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.