Skip to main content

New Albums - Page 29

New music, with an emphasis on the bass player.

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.

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.

Get daily bass updates.

Get the latest news, videos, lessons, and more in your inbox every morning.

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.

Khruangbin and Friends Release “Live at Stubb’s”

Khruangbin and Friends Release “Live at Stubb’s”

Khruangbin has released the first of their new five-part live album series, and they’re kicking it off with music from a special set from Austin, Texas. “Live At Stubb’s” documents the band’s evolving live sound while showcasing some of their musical friends.

Bruno Råberg Releases Solo Bass Album, “Look Inside”

Bruno Råberg Releases Solo Bass Album, “Look Inside”

Virtuoso bassist Bruno Råberg has played with some of the world’s greatest jazz artists over his fifty-year career Now he’s stepped out on his own with his first solo bass album, “Look Inside.”

Doug Wimbish Anchors Dave Koltai Debut Album, “Daughter of Mercury”

Doug Wimbish Anchors Dave Koltai Debut Album, “Daughter of Mercury”

You may recognize Dave Koltai as the sound designer for Supro and Pigtronix, but he’s also a fantastic musician. Koltai just released his solo debut album, “Daughter of Mercury,” and enlisted Living Colour’s rhythm section of Will Calhoun and Doug Wimbish.

The Funky Knuckles Release “The Way It Is”

The Funky Knuckles Release “The Way It Is”

The Funky Knuckles have returned with their fifth album, entitled “The Way It Is.” The band has always had a diverse sound, but this time they’ve really gone off the deep end.