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Bryan Beller Anchors Haken’s New Single, “In a Fever Dream”
Haken has returned with “In a Fever Dream,” their first new song in three years. The track features Bryan Beller on bass following Conner Green’s departure.
Steve Swallow Announces First Leader Album in Over a Decade, “Winter Songs”
Jazz bass icon Steve Swallow has announced “Winter Songs,” his first leader date in over a decade and a deeply personal new album for ECM Records.
The Smashing Pumpkins Announce “Rats in a Cage” Tour Celebrating “Mellon Collie” with Jack Bates
The Smashing Pumpkins have announced the “Rats in a Cage” Tour, celebrating Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness with dates across North America.
Don Was Brings Detroit Groove Across the U.S. on New 2026 Tour Dates
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble have announced a new run of 2026 summer tour dates, kicking off July 4th in Portland, Oregon.
Primus Drops New EP Featuring a Slap-Heavy New Track, “The Ol’ Grizz”
Primus has released a new four-song EP, A Handful of Nuggs, featuring the new track “The Ol’ Grizz” with Les Claypool’s furious bass work.
John Clayton Teams Up With Gerald Clayton and René Marie for “Two-O-Duo”
John Clayton has released "Two-O-Duo," a personal new album featuring pianist Gerald Clayton and vocalist René Marie.
Angine de Poitrine Expands Nearly Sold-Out North American Tour
Microtonal math rock duo Angine de Poitrine has expanded its 2026 North American tour with new dates in Denver, Washington, Toronto, Brooklyn, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Oakland, and more.
Ellen Alaverdyan’s New Band Jaminai Announces Debut Album, “Take Off”
Jaminai, the jazz fusion band featuring bassist Ellen Alaverdyan, has announced its debut album, "Take Off."
Joseph Patrick Moore’s EMP Project Recordings Resurface on New Remastered Collection
Blue Canoe Records has released "Best of EMP Project," a remastered collection featuring bassist Joseph Patrick Moore with William Ellis and Shawn Perkinson.
High Fade Bring the Funk-Rock Fury on “Twice As Nice”
High Fade has released their second album, “Twice As Nice,” a genre-blending set packed with filthy funk grooves, riff-heavy rock, disco swagger, and bass-driven energy.
Kira Roessler Returns With “Enigma,” a New Album of Minimalist Bass Storytelling
Former Black Flag bassist Kira Roessler has announced her second solo album, "Enigma," a minimalist, bass-driven collection arriving July 10th.
Yohannes Tona and Cory Wong Deliver Precision Funk on “Direct Flyte”
A blazing live take on “Direct Flyte” features Yohannes Tona locking into the groove before cutting loose with a killer bass solo.