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Carrtoons Channels Vintage Funk on New Track “Thursday Disco” and Upcoming Album, “Space Cadet”
New Albums

Carrtoons Channels Vintage Funk on New Track “Thursday Disco” and Upcoming Album, “Space Cadet”

Carrtoons returns with “Thursday Disco,” a bass-heavy groove previewing his new album Space Cadet and a fall tour with stops in NYC, LA, and more.

“Odd Time Concepts”: Barend Tromp Teams Up with King Crimson Alumni for Prog-Funk Journey
New Albums

“Odd Time Concepts”: Barend Tromp Teams Up with King Crimson Alumni for Prog-Funk Journey

Fretless funk meets prog rock on Barend Tromp’s "Odd Time Concepts", featuring King Crimson’s Trey Gunn and Pat Mastelotto.

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Queens of the Stone Age Launch ‘Catacombs Tour’ After Once-in-a-Lifetime Paris Show
Concerts & Tours

Queens of the Stone Age Launch ‘Catacombs Tour’ After Once-in-a-Lifetime Paris Show

Michael Shuman’s bass drives QOTSA’s stripped-down Paris set, now captured on tour and in their new album, "Alive in the Catacombs".

John Patitucci’s New Book Delivers 70+ Exercises for Modern Jazz Bass Technique
Sheet Music & Instruction

John Patitucci’s New Book Delivers 70+ Exercises for Modern Jazz Bass Technique

John Patitucci’s new book helps bassists sharpen technique, expand jazz vocabulary, and build harmonic fluency through focused études.

Denny Tedesco Responds to Carol Kaye’s Rock Hall Rejection and “Wrecking Crew” Critique
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Denny Tedesco Responds to Carol Kaye’s Rock Hall Rejection and “Wrecking Crew” Critique

Denny Tedesco shares his side of the story following Carol Kaye’s Rock Hall rejection and criticism of The Wrecking Crew documentary.

Funk Meets Fire: Ellen Alaverdyan and Dino Jelusick Team Up for “Wrong Side of the Law”
Bass Videos, News

Funk Meets Fire: Ellen Alaverdyan and Dino Jelusick Team Up for “Wrong Side of the Law”

Ellen Alaverdyan stars in The Big Ol’ Nasty Getdown’s latest video for “Wrong Side of the Law,” with Dino Jelusick and Kenny Aronof

The Wood Brothers Unveil “The Trick” and Announce 2025 “Puff of Smoke” Tour
Concerts & Tours

The Wood Brothers Unveil “The Trick” and Announce 2025 “Puff of Smoke” Tour

Ahead of their album "Puff of Smoke", The Wood Brothers release “The Trick” and confirm new fall 2025 tour dates across the Midwest and East Coast.

Jerry Jemmott’s Iconic Basslines from Aretha, B.B. King, and More Collected in New Transcription Book
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Jerry Jemmott’s Iconic Basslines from Aretha, B.B. King, and More Collected in New Transcription Book

Explore 15 of Jerry Jemmott’s iconic basslines—played with Aretha Franklin, B.B. King, and more—in a new transcription book with artist commentary.

Carol Kaye to Skip Rock Hall Induction, Rejects “Wrecking Crew” Label
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Carol Kaye to Skip Rock Hall Induction, Rejects “Wrecking Crew” Label

Bass legend Carol Kaye says no to the Rock Hall, rejecting the “Wrecking Crew” name and standing by her identity as a studio musician

Gov’t Mule Celebrates 30th Anniversary with 2025 Tour and Kevin Scott on Bass
Concerts & Tours

Gov’t Mule Celebrates 30th Anniversary with 2025 Tour and Kevin Scott on Bass

Gov’t Mule marks 30 years with a 2025 tour featuring bassist Kevin Scott, returning to the road for a milestone run across the U.S. and Canada.

Christian McBride Reunites Members of The Police on New Album, “Without Further Ado”
New Albums

Christian McBride Reunites Members of The Police on New Album, “Without Further Ado”

Christian McBride’s new album "Without Further Ado" features a partial Police reunion with Sting and Andy Summers, plus a roster of jazz vocal stars.

Evan Brewer Powers Fallujah’s “Xenotaph” with Melodic Basslines and Sci-Fi Themes
New Albums

Evan Brewer Powers Fallujah’s “Xenotaph” with Melodic Basslines and Sci-Fi Themes

Fallujah returns with Xenotaph, a sci-fi-themed album featuring Evan Brewer on bass and a new lineup pushing melodic and technical boundaries.