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Dinosaur Jr. Returns to Its Roots on New Album “There Near”
Dinosaur Jr. returns to its early sound on the new album “There Near,” featuring Lou Barlow’s fuzzy bass tones, and announces tour dates into 2027.
Watch Joe Dart Lay Down the Bass Line on Vulfmon’s “92°”
Vulfmon’s “92°” features Joe Dart laying down a deep P Bass groove with flats, framed by the grainy, vintage look of the latest Vulfmon sessions.
Rush Adds Four More Shows to “Fifty Something” Tour
Rush has expanded its sold-out “Fifty Something” tour with four new 2026 shows in Houston, St. Louis, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.
Dave Schools Lines Up All-Star Band for Two Brooklyn Bowl Shows
Widespread Panic bassist Dave Schools will lead an all-star lineup for two Dave Schools & Friends shows at Brooklyn Bowl on November 5th and 6th.
Bubba Bash Returns in 2027 to Honor Neil Peart and Support Glioblastoma Research
The 5th Annual Bubba Bash will honor Neil Peart on January 9, 2027, with YYNOT, Tim Starace and an all-star lineup supporting glioblastoma research.
Thundercat and Steve Lacy Bring the Bass to Erykah Badu’s First Album in 11 Years
Thundercat and Steve Lacy bring the low end to Erykah Badu and The Alchemist’s new album, "Before the World Blows," her first full-length in 11 years.
Mastodon Returns With “Marrow Deep,” Featuring a Guest Bass Solo From Geezer Butler
Mastodon returns with “Marrow Deep,” a heavy new album featuring Troy Sanders and an unexpected guest bass solo from Black Sabbath legend Geezer Butler.
Linda May Han Oh and Melissa Aldana Reimagine Jazz Classics on “Beneath Lifted Skies”
Bassist Linda May Han Oh and saxophonist Melissa Aldana explore Mingus, Parker, Coltrane and more on their new duo album, “Beneath Lifted Skies.”
Rex Brown on His New Signature Spector, the Pantera Bass Sound, and Why “The Magic Is in the Mids”
Rex Brown sits down with The Bass Nerds and talks Spector, rebuilding his Far Beyond Driven bass tone, playing with a pick, and keeping Pantera’s groove locked on massive stadium stages.
No Edits, No Plan: Moto Fukushima Improvises an Entire Album in the Utah Wilderness
Moto Fukushima took his bass into the Utah wilderness for “Sounding,” an album created from one uninterrupted 30-minute improvisation.
Mike Dirnt Is Opening His Reverb Shop and We Got to Check Out the Gear
Mike Dirnt is opening the vault. The Green Day bassist has teamed up with Reverb to sell more than three decades’ worth of basses, amps, stage gear, and clothing from throughout his career. The Official Mike Dirnt of Green Day Reverb Shop is set to launch September 9. Before the shop goes live, The Bass Nerds teamed up with Reverb...
Aston Barrett Jr. Leads The Wailers on Extensive 2026 U.S. Tour
The Wailers, led by bassist Aston Barrett Jr., will tour the U.S. this fall while celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Rastaman Vibration.”