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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.

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Simon Raymonde Chronicles Cocteau Twins, Bass Innovations, and Bella Union in New Memoir
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Simon Raymonde Chronicles Cocteau Twins, Bass Innovations, and Bella Union in New Memoir

Simon Raymonde explores his Cocteau Twins years, innovative bass work, and Bella Union legacy in his new autobiography, "In One Ear."

Jakob Dreyer Returns With “Roots and Things,” A Vibes-Driven Jazz Journey for Bass Fans
New Albums

Jakob Dreyer Returns With “Roots and Things,” A Vibes-Driven Jazz Journey for Bass Fans

Jazz bassist Jakob Dreyer explores new textures on "Roots and Things," featuring sax, vibes, and drums—and fifteen standout original compositions.

Michael League Plots Ambitious Blue Note NYC Residency Featuring a “Band of Bassists”
Concerts & Tours, News

Michael League Plots Ambitious Blue Note NYC Residency Featuring a “Band of Bassists”

Michael League launches a three-week Blue Note NYC residency with 10 unique groups, new music, and a special “Band of Bassists” lineup.

G. Love & Special Sauce Plot Expansive 20th Anniversary Tour Featuring Jim “Jimi Jazz” Prescott
Concerts & Tours

G. Love & Special Sauce Plot Expansive 20th Anniversary Tour Featuring Jim “Jimi Jazz” Prescott

G. Love & Special Sauce are marking 20 years of Lemonade with an extensive 2025–2026 tour featuring longtime bassist Jim "Jimi Jazz" Prescott.

Megadeth Shares New Track “I Don’t Care” From Final Album, Driven by James LoMenzo’s Rumble
New Albums

Megadeth Shares New Track “I Don’t Care” From Final Album, Driven by James LoMenzo’s Rumble

Megadeth shares “I Don’t Care,” the latest preview of their final album, with James LoMenzo’s bass driving the track’s thrash-punk energy.