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Nick Campbell Destroys’ “Art” Marks Bassist’s Debut Solo Album
Nick Campbell has been turning heads over the past few years for his work with groups like Scary Pockets and Pomplamoose. Now he’s released “Art,” which marks his debut album with his solo project Nick Campbell Destroys.
Weezer Releases Final “SZNZ” EP with “Winter”
Weezer’s four-part album project “SZNZ” has come to a close with its final installment, “SZNZ: Winter.” When vocalist Rivers Cuomo spoke on the EPs last year, he described “Winter” as featuring “lots of loss and despair and kind of quiet.”
Buster Williams Announces New Album, “Unalome”
Jazz bass icon Buster Williams celebrated his 80th birthday in April, and over his eight decades he’s continually grown. In fact, he’s still growing, which is part of the meaning behind his newly announced album, “Unalome.”
Railroad Earth Names New Bassist
Back in September, it was announced that Andrew Altman was leaving Railroad Earth following their annual Horn O’Plenty concerts in November. Now the band has unveiled their new member to be bassist Dave Speranza.
The Interrupters Announce Spring Tour Dates
The Interrupters have announced a spring 2023 co-headlining tour with Frank Turner that will cover the U.S. and Canada. The band, anchored by bassist Justin Bivona, will be supporting their latest release, “In The Wild.”
Shaun Munday Releases “Love/Magic”
Many people have caught onto Shaun Munday’s amazing talent via his Instagram channel. He’s just released his second album, “Love/Magic,” which has that same solo format plus a conventional rhythm section.
Pink Floyd Drops 18 Live Albums from 1972
Pink Floyd has released a whopping eighteen live albums from their archive. Recorded in 1972, this was a pivotal time for the band, with music from “Meddle” and “Obscured By Clouds” as well as songs for what would become “Dark Side of the Moon.”
moe. Adds 2023 Winter Tour Dates
moe. has announced a new round of winter tour dates. The extra fourteen dates will take the jam rock band’s previously announced run well into March.
Roger Waters Releases “The Lockdown Sessions”
During the pandemic, Roger Waters kept busy with his band by recording tracks remotely from their own homes. Waters released the tracks vis his YouTube channel, but now he’s put them together as a album called “The Lockdown Sessions.”
Rage Against The Machine’s Tim Commerford Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
In a new interview with Spin, Rage Against the Machine bassist Tim Commerford revealed he’s been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Although he’s just shared this personal news, he’s been battling the disease for some time.
Gibson TV Launches “Icons” Episode on Rex Brown of Pantera
Pantera has made a huge resurgence this year. The whirlwind has brought a new signature bass for Rex Brown, and now Gibson TV has premiered a new episode of “Icons” on him.
Hawktail Announces Winter 2023 Tour
Punch Brothers bassist Paul Kowert and his instrumental quartet Hawktail have just announced a round of tour dates for the winter. The tour will be in support of their latest album, “Place Of Growth.”











