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The Flaming Lips Announce “The Teardrop Throbs,” Spotlight Bassist Tommy McKenzie
The Flaming Lips announce The Teardrop Throbs, their first album with bassist Tommy McKenzie. Hear his bass work on the new single and learn about “Titan.”
Pops Magellan Pushes Aggressive Bass Into Another Dimension on Unsolicited Jams
Pops Magellan takes three classic songs somewhere completely new on Unsolicited Jams, a heavy, psychedelic EP built on bass, effects and live energy.
Rainbow Body Debuts With Ross James and Oteil Burbridge Bringing the Low End
Rainbow Body’s debut unites members of Dawes, Goose, and more, with Ross James on bass and Oteil Burbridge guesting on four tracks. Hear “Strange Memory.”
Lake Street Dive Announce “What About Flamingos?” and 2027 Tour
Lake Street Dive announce "What About Flamingos?" and a 15-date winter 2027 tour. Hear Bridget Kearney’s bass work on the title track and see the full itinerary.
Pops Magellan Turns Radiohead, Chemical Brothers, and Parliament Songs Into Psychedelic Jams
Pops Magellan reimagines Radiohead, The Chemical Brothers, and Parliament on "Unsolicited Jams," a live EP filled with heavy grooves and psychedelic bass work.
Queens of the Stone Age Tap Pixies for Spring 2027 U.S. Tour
Queens of the Stone Age announce a spring 2027 U.S. tour with Pixies and Wheelchair Sports Camp. See the dates and hear Michael Shuman’s massive bass tone.
Angine de Poitrine Expand World Tour With 2027 Dates
Angine de Poitrine announce 2027 world tour dates across Australia, the Americas, Europe, and the UK. See the schedule and watch their performance of “Zugzegk.”
Medeski Martin & Wood Announce Rare New Orleans Show for 2027
Medeski Martin & Wood will play a rare New Orleans show on April 23, 2027, with bassist Chris Wood joining the trio at the Orpheum Theater during Jazz Fest.
Steve Harris Explains Iron Maiden’s Surprise 2027 Tour Return
Iron Maiden added 16 North American dates to their Run For Your Lives tour in spring 2027. Steve Harris explains why the band changed its plans for a break.
Consider the Source Closes Out 2026 With Northeast Tour Dates
John Ferrara and Consider the Source will close out 2026 with Northeast shows in October and December, including a New Year’s Eve concert in Worcester, MA.
U2 Announces First Stadium Tour Since 2019, Shares New Single
U2 returns to stadiums in 2027 with The Greatest Show on Earth tour. See the first dates with Beck and hear Adam Clayton on the band's newly released single.
Tony Levin Takes Fans Inside BEAT’s Tours With “The Book of BEAT”
Tony Levin’s The Book of BEAT captures the band’s 2024 and 2025 tours in 188 photos, featuring Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Danny Carey, and their audiences.











