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King Crimson Return: New Studio Album Underway with Latest Lineup
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King Crimson Return: New Studio Album Underway with Latest Lineup

Jakko Jakszyk confirms King Crimson are recording a new album with Tony Levin and the latest lineup — their first since 2003.

Dropkick Murphys Hit the Road for “For the People,” a Fierce Return to Punk Roots
New Albums

Dropkick Murphys Hit the Road for “For the People,” a Fierce Return to Punk Roots

Dropkick Murphys return with For the People, a spirited album and world tour that revives their early punk edge and speaks for the underdog.

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Morten Haxholm Blends Nordic Jazz and Personal Memories on “AETHER II”
New Albums

Morten Haxholm Blends Nordic Jazz and Personal Memories on “AETHER II”

Morten Haxholm returns with AETHER II, an album weaving Nordic lyricism, delicate electronics, and memories of childhood gardens and forest walks.

Tool’s ‘Back to the Beginning’ Set from Black Sabbath’s Final Show Appears on YouTube (For Now)
Concerts & Tours, News

Tool’s ‘Back to the Beginning’ Set from Black Sabbath’s Final Show Appears on YouTube (For Now)

Tool’s full ‘Back to the Beginning’ set from Black Sabbath’s farewell show is on YouTube now, featuring Justin Chancellor’s signature Wal bass tone

Steve Uccello and David Cooper Orton Bridge Continents on Serene New Album “Ebbw and Flow”
New Albums

Steve Uccello and David Cooper Orton Bridge Continents on Serene New Album “Ebbw and Flow”

Steve Uccello’s rich double bass and Orton’s fingerstyle guitar anchor "Ebbw and Flow," an album shaped by artists from Australia to Mexico.

Mark Sandman’s Legacy Lives On: Morphine’s “Bootleg Detroit” Remaster Unveils Hidden Gems
New Albums

Mark Sandman’s Legacy Lives On: Morphine’s “Bootleg Detroit” Remaster Unveils Hidden Gems

Experience Mark Sandman’s two-string slide bass on Morphine’s “Bootleg Detroit,” newly remastered with 8 unheard tracks, now out on streaming.

Ray Brown’s First Full Biography Dives into His Life, Legacy, and Jazz Mastery
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Ray Brown’s First Full Biography Dives into His Life, Legacy, and Jazz Mastery

Discover Ray Brown’s story in his first full biography—exploring his life, jazz legacy, and influence on bebop and beyond.

BEAT LIVE: Belew, Levin, Vai & Carey Capture King Crimson’s ’80s Era on New Album
New Albums

BEAT LIVE: Belew, Levin, Vai & Carey Capture King Crimson’s ’80s Era on New Album

"BEAT LIVE" captures Belew, Levin, Vai & Carey revisiting King Crimson’s ’80s era on tour. Hear classics from Discipline, Beat and more on this live album.

Wonder Women: Kim Butler’s Journey Through Fretless Bass and Community Rebuilding
News, Wonder Women

Wonder Women: Kim Butler’s Journey Through Fretless Bass and Community Rebuilding

In this Wonder Women feature, Kim Butler discusses her influences, custom short-scale bass, pandemic-era performances, and community-focused projects.

Lorenzo Feliciati Talks “Groove First”: Crafting Bass Lines with 9 Drummers
New Albums

Lorenzo Feliciati Talks “Groove First”: Crafting Bass Lines with 9 Drummers

Discover how bassist Lorenzo Feliciati crafted Groove First by pairing his compositions with 9 top drummers across fusion, funk, and prog.

Fender Launches Fender Music Korea to Deepen Reach with Musicians and Dealers
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Fender Launches Fender Music Korea to Deepen Reach with Musicians and Dealers

Fender has launched Fender Music Korea to manage direct-to-dealer and consumer operations, expanding its reach in one of Asia’s fastest-growing markets.

Russian Circles Plots Final “Gnosis” Tour Before New Album—and Reflects on the Power of Live Sound
Concerts & Tours

Russian Circles Plots Final “Gnosis” Tour Before New Album—and Reflects on the Power of Live Sound

With their final Gnosis dates announced, Russian Circles are readying a new album—and doubling down on the power of live, communal music.