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“The End of JHS”: Vintage and Fret-King Owner John Hornby Skewes & Co. To Cease Operations at 60 Years
Vintage and Fret-King distributor John Hornby Skewes & Co. is closing after 60 years. The UK company will begin an orderly wind-down of operations.
Ghost-Note, With Members of Snarky Puppy and More, Extend U.S. Tour Through 2025
Ghost-Note, the funk-fusion supergroup led by Snarky Puppy’s Sput Searight and Nate Werth, has added new 2025 tour dates across the U.S. See the full schedule and watch their live performance.
Unearthed: Sly & The Family Stone’s Earliest Live Recording Captures Larry Graham’s Funk Bass Roots
Before their breakout, Sly & The Family Stone recorded a rare 1967 live set. Hear Larry Graham’s groundbreaking bass style in its rawest form before it changed funk forever.
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones Reunite with Jeff Coffin and Alash for “Jingle All the Way” Tour
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones reunite with Jeff Coffin for their “Jingle All the Way” tour, featuring Victor Wooten and Tuvan throat-singers Alash.
Wet Leg Drops ‘moisturizer,’ with Ellis Durand’s Bass Lines Up Front
Wet Leg returns with moisturizer, their second album packed with deep, catchy bass lines by Ellis Durand. See the track list and live performance video.
Pino Palladino and Blake Mills Return with “That Wasn’t a Dream,” Reveal Tour Plans
Pino Palladino & Blake Mills unveil That Wasn't a Dream, a stripped-back follow-up to Notes With Attachments, with tour dates ahead.
Juan Alderete Parts with 700 Pieces of Iconic Gear from The Mars Volta, Racer X & More
The Mars Volta’s Juan Alderete opens his vault: over 700 basses, pedals, and amps from decades on the road are hitting Reverb on July 16.
Paul McCartney Brings Beatles & Wings Hits Back to North America on 2025 “Got Back” Tour
Paul McCartney’s 2025 "Got Back" tour hits North America with Beatles and Wings favorites. Check the full schedule and band lineup.
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
Dropkick Murphys return with For the People, a spirited album and world tour that revives their early punk edge and speaks for the underdog.
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)
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











