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











