News

Karina Rykman announces her second album, Late Checkout, due September 25, and shares the bass-driven “Easy, Rider” ahead of a coast-to-coast U.S. tour.

Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers return to the road this fall for a lengthy U.S. run, with dates spanning September through December 2026.

Russian Circles will release their ninth album, Nine, on August 28. Hear the new single “Empath” and see the post-metal trio’s full fall 2026 tour dates.

Thomann has launched legal action against Fender over its Stratocaster cease-and-desist campaign, saying the dispute threatens competition and innovation.

The International Society of Bassists is expanding its mission to include electric bass, with Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten joining the effort.

Photos from Marcus King Band’s Chicago stop at The Salt Shed, featuring Eric Vogel on bass and historic guitars from Garcia and Bloomfield.

Billy Gould has confirmed Faith No More will return to the stage in 2027, marking the influential band’s first shows since 2016.

Al Cisneros has revived Sleep with “Have Spacesuit Will Travel,” the band’s first new music in eight years, plus a full fall 2026 North American tour.

Polyphia has announced an extensive 2026 world tour and released “Can You Feel It,” featuring Clay Gober’s bass work and extended techniques.

Damian Erskine has launched BassEducation v2.0, adding six new interactive tools alongside more than 130 video lessons for bassists.

Sublime has released Until the Sun Explodes, marking a new era with Jakob Nowell up front and Eric Wilson’s bass lines at the core.

Jack White will release his seventh solo album, Frozen Charlotte, on July 10th with Dominic John Davis supplying gritty bass throughout.