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Guns N’ Roses Drop Two New Songs, With Duff McKagan Driving the Low End on “Nothin’” and “Atlas”
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Guns N’ Roses Drop Two New Songs, With Duff McKagan Driving the Low End on “Nothin’” and “Atlas”

Guns N’ Roses return with two new singles, “Nothin’” and “Atlas,” featuring Duff McKagan’s signature tone. Hear the tracks and see the band’s 2026 tour dates.

Robin Mullarkey Finally Drops His Debut Solo Album “Black Swan” and Reveals the Gear Powering His Jacob Collier Tours
New Albums

Robin Mullarkey Finally Drops His Debut Solo Album “Black Swan” and Reveals the Gear Powering His Jacob Collier Tours

Robin Mullarkey releases his debut solo album Black Swan and breaks down the basses, pedals, and touring setup he uses with Jacob Collier.

Flea Unveils “A Plea,” the First Look at His Upcoming Debut Solo Album
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Flea Unveils “A Plea,” the First Look at His Upcoming Debut Solo Album

Flea has announced his debut solo album and released “A Plea,” a 7-minute jazz-funk exploration with upright bass, horns, and a video directed by Clara Balzary.

Don Was Takes Detroit’s Groove Nationwide with a Massive 2026 Tour
Concerts & Tours

Don Was Takes Detroit’s Groove Nationwide with a Massive 2026 Tour

Don Was has announced a 2026 U.S. tour with his Pan-Detroit Ensemble, supporting "Groove in the Face of Adversity" and performing "Blues for Allah" live.

Janek Gwizdala and Daniele Camarda Release “Seminario,” an Improvised Bass Duo Album
New Albums

Janek Gwizdala and Daniele Camarda Release “Seminario,” an Improvised Bass Duo Album

Janek Gwizdala and Daniele Camarda reunite for "Seminario," an improvised bass duo album built from melodic interplay and ambient soundscapes.

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Pino Palladino and Simon Phillips Deliver a Masterclass at Zoetermeer
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Pino Palladino and Simon Phillips Deliver a Masterclass at Zoetermeer

Pino Palladino teams up with Philip Saisse and Simon Phillips for a tight jazz fusion performance filled with sharp lines bold grooves and players pushing each other forward.

STS9’s “Human Dream”: Inside the Band’s First Self-Recorded Album and Alana Rocklin’s Next-Level Tone
New Albums

STS9’s “Human Dream”: Inside the Band’s First Self-Recorded Album and Alana Rocklin’s Next-Level Tone

STS9 returns with "Human Dream," their first self-recorded album. Alana Rocklin’s powerful bass and cinematic soundscapes drive this ambitious 19-track release.

Guns N’ Roses Announce 2026 World Tour and Two New Singles
Concerts & Tours

Guns N’ Roses Announce 2026 World Tour and Two New Singles

Guns N’ Roses return in 2026 with a massive world tour and two new singles, “Nothin” and “Atlas.” See all dates and details for Duff McKagan’s next run.

A Jazz Partnership Decades in the Making: Scofield & Holland Drop “Memories of Home”
New Albums

A Jazz Partnership Decades in the Making: Scofield & Holland Drop “Memories of Home”

John Scofield and Dave Holland unveil Memories of Home, their first duo album featuring new and revisited originals shaped by decades of collaboration.

Dylan Desmond Breaks Down His Three-Channel Rig on Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin’s “Stygian Bough Vol. II”
New Albums

Dylan Desmond Breaks Down His Three-Channel Rig on Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin’s “Stygian Bough Vol. II”

Bell Witch and Aerial Ruin return with Stygian Bough Vol. 2. Dylan Desmond breaks down his three-channel tapping rig and seven-string approach in detail.

Stuart Clayton Releases “Plectrum Funk for Bass Guitar,” A New Guide to Advanced Pick Technique
Sheet Music & Instruction

Stuart Clayton Releases “Plectrum Funk for Bass Guitar,” A New Guide to Advanced Pick Technique

Stuart Clayton’s new book, "Plectrum Funk for Bass Guitar," offers 100 exercises covering advanced pick technique, ghost notes, chords, muting, and more.

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner Announce 2026 “Double Trouble Double Vision” Tour
Concerts & Tours

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner Announce 2026 “Double Trouble Double Vision” Tour

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner will co-headline the 2026 “Double Trouble Double Vision” tour, featuring Robbie Harrington and longtime Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson.