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House Of Waters Releases “On Becoming”
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House Of Waters Releases “On Becoming”

It’s a big year for bassist Moto Fukushima. After releasing a solo album in August, his band House of Waters has returned with “On Becoming.” The album features drummer Antonio Sanchez, guitarist Mike Stern, and vocalist Priya Darshini.

AC/DC’s Cliff Williams Comes Out of Retirement for the Power Trip Festival
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AC/DC’s Cliff Williams Comes Out of Retirement for the Power Trip Festival

In April, AC/DC announced they would perform at the Power Trip Festival in October, marking their first concert since 2016. It will be the first live return of vocalist Brian Johnson, and now we’ve learned that bassist Cliff Williams is coming out of retirement for it.

Royal Blood Releases “Back to the Water Below”
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Royal Blood Releases “Back to the Water Below”

Bass and drum duo Royal Blood have just dropped their fourth album, “Back to the Water Below.” The rock revivalists hunkered down in their home studio in Brighton, where they opted to produce the record themselves.

Christian Fabian Gets Funky on “Hip to the Skip”
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Christian Fabian Gets Funky on “Hip to the Skip”

Christian Fabian has returned with a new trio album called “Hip to the Skip.” Fabian plays a variety of styles (he swings hard in the Lionel Hampton Big Band), but for this outing he opted to explore funk and fusion jazz.

Marvin Gaye Reissue Features Previously Unreleased Jamerson and Felder Bass Lines
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Marvin Gaye Reissue Features Previously Unreleased Jamerson and Felder Bass Lines

Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” turns 50 this year. Now, a new deluxe edition of the album has been packaged with an additional 33 bonus tracks, including 18 previously unreleased.

Marleaux Tiefgang Bass Camp Returns for 2023
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Marleaux Tiefgang Bass Camp Returns for 2023

Marleaux Bass Guitars has announced the return of their Tiefgang Bass Camp. The annual event, which has been on hold since the pandemic started, will take place from September 15th through the 17th.

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Job For A Cowboy Release New Song, Announce New Album
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Job For A Cowboy Release New Song, Announce New Album

Metalheads rejoice! Job For A Cowboy ended their nearly decade-long hiatus with a new single. Of course, the new song has an insane bass line rendered by Nick Schendzielos.

Stuart Clayton Publishes “Stuart Hamm – Hold Fast Bass Transcriptions”
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Stuart Clayton Publishes “Stuart Hamm – Hold Fast Bass Transcriptions”

In 2016, Stuart Clayton of Bassline Publishing released a full transcription book for Stuart Hamm’s solo album, “The Book of Lies.” Now he’s done it again with a note-for-note book on “Hold Fast,” which Hamm dropped earlier this year.

Paul Wilson Quits Snow Patrol
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Paul Wilson Quits Snow Patrol

After 18 years in the band, Paul Wilson has left Snow Patrol. Founder and frontman Gary Lightbody made the announcement on Instagram, where he also revealed that drummer Johnny Quinn has quit.

Wes Stephenson Grooves Hard on Mark Lettieri’s “Out By Midnight: Live at the Iridium”
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Wes Stephenson Grooves Hard on Mark Lettieri’s “Out By Midnight: Live at the Iridium”

Mark Lettieri led a solo tour earlier this year to share his music and his killer band, which includes Jason “JT Thomas on drums, Daniel Porter on keyboards, and Wes Stephenson on bass. Now he’s released an album from the trek.

Dutch Double Bass Festival Set for October 13-14
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Dutch Double Bass Festival Set for October 13-14

The fourth edition of the Dutch Double Bass Festival has been announced, and this year will feature some of the world’s best bassists on both double bass and electric bass.

Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Releases “Re-Potted”
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Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Releases “Re-Potted”

Jonathan Scales Fourchestra has just released their eighth album, entitled “Re-Potted,” which the steel pan virtuoso wrote shortly after moving to New York City from North Carolina. The album includes bassist E’Lon JD.