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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.

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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.

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.

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.