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Zappa Archives Open Up For “Funky Nothingness”

Zappa Archives Open Up For “Funky Nothingness”

More tracks from Frank Zappa’s archive have come to see the light of day in a new album called “Funky Nothingness.” The album features 25 rare and previously unreleased tracks.

Jeff Ament and John Wicks Project Deaf Charlie Releases Debut Album

Jeff Ament and John Wicks Project Deaf Charlie Releases Debut Album

Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament teamed up with former Fitz & The Tantrums drummer John Wicks several years ago to form a project called Deaf Charlie. Their debut track, “Something Real,” came out in 2020, but now the duo has a full LP to share.

Knower Releases “Knower Forever” with MonoNeon and Sam Wilkes

Knower Releases “Knower Forever” with MonoNeon and Sam Wilkes

Knower has returned with a brand new album called “Knower Forever,” marking their first full-length release since 2016’s “Life.” The album’s low end is covered by MonoNeon and Sam Wilkes.

Meshell Ndegeocello Releases “The Omnichord Real Book”

Meshell Ndegeocello Releases “The Omnichord Real Book”

“The Omnichord Real Book” marks Meshell Ndegeocello’s first album for the legendary Blue Note Records, and as such the bassist/vocalist digs into her jazz side.

Gov’t Mule Announces New Bassist, Releases New Album

Gov’t Mule Announces New Bassist, Releases New Album

Gov’t Mule has big news this month with a lineup change and a new album. The group announced that bassist Jorgen Carlsson has left the fold after fifteen years.

Afro-Andean Funk Release Sophomore Album, “Flower On Fire”

Afro-Andean Funk Release Sophomore Album, “Flower On Fire”

Afro-Andean Funk has returned with their second album, Flower On Fire, continuing their multi-cultural, genre-bending style that fuses Andean roots music with American funk, rock, and electronica.

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Duff McKagan Announces Third Solo Album, “Lighthouse”

Duff McKagan Announces Third Solo Album, “Lighthouse”

After releasing an EP in May, Duff McKagan has announced his next full-fledged album will drop on October 20th. “Lighthouse” will be his third solo effort featuring guests Slash, Abe Laboriel Jr., Jerry Cantrell, and more.

Matt Freeman Tears It Up on Rancid’s New Album, “Tomorrow Never Comes”

Matt Freeman Tears It Up on Rancid’s New Album, “Tomorrow Never Comes”

Rancid’s 10th studio album, “Tomorrow Never Comes,” was just released, but it’s already heralded as one of their best. A big part comes from the bass lines of Matt Freeman, who drives the rhythm with blistering eighth notes and melodic runs.

You Bred Raptors? Returns with “Lysine”

You Bred Raptors? Returns with “Lysine”

The NYC-based instrumental trio You Bred Raptors? has returned with their fifth full-length studio album, “Lysine.” Although writing for the album began during the pandemic, it was a rollercoaster to complete it.

Foo Fighters Grapple with Loss on “But Here We Are”

Foo Fighters Grapple with Loss on “But Here We Are”

Dave Grohl planned to write an “insane prog-rock record” after 2021’s “Medicine at Midnight” before tragedy struck when drummer Taylor Hawkins died. They’ve just released their 11th studio album, “But Here We Are,” which deals with their monumental loss.

Linda May Han Oh Reflects on “The Glass Hours”

Linda May Han Oh Reflects on “The Glass Hours”

The last few years have put a lot of things in perspective. During this time, bassist Linda May Han Oh had her first child. All of it boiled down into a new album called “The Glass Hours,” which may be her most intimate album to date.

David Ellefson and Dieth Release Debut Album, “To Hell And Back”

David Ellefson and Dieth Release Debut Album, “To Hell And Back”

After months of anticipation, Dieth has finally released their debut album, “To Hell And Back.” The power Death-thrash trio of David Ellefson, Guilherme Miranda, and Michal Lysejko says the album represents new beginnings.