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Job For A Cowboy Releases First Album in 10 Years, “Moon Healer”
Ten years after their last studio album, “Sun Eater,” the death metal heroes in Job For A Cowboy have returned with a new album. “Moon Healer” is described by bassist Nick Schendzielos as a mirror of its predecessor in style and concept.
Leland Sklar and The Immediate Family’s “Skin in the Game” Out Now
The Immediate Family crafted the sound of the ’70s by backing up nearly every important musician of the era in the studio. Now the band has dropped a fresh studio album, “Skin in the Game.”
The Aristocrats Release “Duck”
The Aristocrats have returned with their fifth studio album, entitled “Duck.” Each member of the trio contributed three compositions to the effort, which is their first concept album.
Previously Unheard James Brown Song Features Bootsy Collins on Bass
Universal Music Enterprises and Republic Records have announced the release of a previously unheard 1970 track by James Brown. The song features a stone cold bass line from Bootsy Collins.
Joe Dart Drives the Groove on “The Fearless Flyers IV”
Get ready to take flight: The Fearless Flyers are at it again! The band has just released “The Fearless Flyers IV,” featuring songs captured at the Blue Note in New York City.
The Smile Release New Album, “Wall of Eyes”
The Smile has returned with their second studio album, “Wall of Eyes,” which sees the expansion of their sonic creativity. The album features the trio joined by the London Contemporary Orchestra, with Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood handling the low end.
Green Day Returns with “Saviors”
Green Day has returned with “Saviors,” which marks the group’s 14th album. It comes 30 years after their major label debut, “Dookie,” and 20 years after their milestone record “American Idiot.” “Saviors” brings the group back to form, leaning on the politically charged side of “American Idiot.”
NICKO Returns with “Bits & Pieces 1”
After releasing an ambient exploration in September, NICKO has returned with his third album, which takes a different approach. “Bits & Pieces 1” was created solely with a bass guitar to flesh out the multi-tracked compositions.
Jeff Babko, Tim Lefebvre & Mark Guiliana Release “Clam City”
Improv masters Jeff Babko, Tim Lefebvre, and Mark Guiliana teamed up for an album called “Clam City,” which captures the excitement and energy of their in-the-moment musicality from a live performance at the Los Angeles venue Sam First.
Children Of Bodom’s Final Concert Released As New Live Album
Children of Bodom released ten studio albums, two live albums, two EPs, two compilation albums, and one DVD over their 26-year career. Turmoil led the group to break up in 2019. Their final show has been released as the close of the band’s career.
Joshua Crumbly Announces New EP, “P.S.”
Following his full-length solo albums “Rise” and “ForEver,” bassist and composer Joshua Crumbly announced a new EP called “P.S.” Here’s a preview.
Peter Martin Releases New Album with Generation S, Featuring Reuben Rogers
Peter Martin officially founded Open Studio in 2015 to spread jazz education and he’s been expanding the scope of the company ever since. The latest venture takes the form of a new album, “Peter Martin & Generation S.”