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Black Flag has announced a massive tour for the rest of the year that will cover the US, UK, and Japan. The band, which has had several lineups through the years, is currently anchored by bassist Tyler Smith, who joined the group in 2014.

Former Dire Straits bassist John Illsley is back with a new solo album entitled “Coming Up For Air.” Produced with Guy Fletcher and recorded in Mark Knopfler’s studio, the album has a distinct flavor of Illsley’s former band in addition to his unique voice.

Saudade is a musical group with a diverse cast of contributors: Chino Moreno of the Deftones, Chelsea Wolfe, John Medeski, Gil Sharone of The Dillinger Escape Plan, and more. The musical collective is anchored by the bass of Chuck Doom. Check out the track, “Shadows & Light”

Phil Collins has extended his “Not Dead Yet” tour with a new 15-day U.S. run in the fall. The “Still Not Dead Yet, Live!” trek will kick off September 23rd. Collins will be joined by the same backing band as last year, including bassist Leland Sklar.

We’re anxiously awaiting Mai Leisz’s new album with her band, MaiGroup, so I was excited when she emailed to let us know the first single is now available. The bassist, who has been playing in David Crosby’s “Sky Trails” band, released “Here It’s Almost Sunset” on all major platforms.

It’s been fifty years since the world’s most important music festival occurred, and it’s going to happen again this August. The Woodstock 50 Music and Arts Fair has announced its lineup for the weekend of August 16th, 17th, and 18th with over 80 performances.

Tool has revealed a set of tour dates for the spring and summer. The news comes following several indications that their highly anticipated next album will be available soon.

After announcing a new vocalist earlier this year, California prog death metal outfit Fallujah has returned with their fourth studio album, “Undying Light.” The effort doubles down on their aggressive riffing.

Jazz is Phish will be hitting the road this spring. The music collective, which celebrates the music of Phish through the lens of jazz, will include Cody Wright for the majority of the two-month tour. Felix Pastorius will lay down the low end for the last set of dates.

The Aristocrats have announced their first ever “Aristocamp,” which is set to take place from June 18 - 21. Each member of the trio – including bassist Bryan Beller – will teaching and performing. Michael Manring is a guest instructor.

Tal Wilkenfeld has returned with a new solo album called “Love Remains.” As opposed to her 2007 instrumental release, “Transformation,” her latest record focuses on her songwriting and marks her vocal debut.

You Bred Raptors? has announced they will be hitting the road for a spring tour this April. The trio features KC Solaris on drums, Tara Hanish on cello, and bandleader Peat Rains on 8-string bass.