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Angine de Poitrine has expanded its 2026 tour with first-time U.S. dates in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia ahead of "Vol. II."

Steve Bailey will step down as chair of Berklee’s Bass Department on August 31, 2026, closing a major chapter in his career as a bassist, educator, and mentor.

Melissa Auf der Maur has released "Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A 90s Rock Memoir," reflecting on her years with Hole, Smashing Pumpkins, and rock’s last analog decade.

Billy Sheehan’s new band The Fell has announced its first tour dates for March 2026, with a week of shows across the Northeast and Midwest.

Bassist and educator Lorenzo Feliciati has released "Bass Geography: Geography of the Triads and Quadriads", a new instructional book designed to help players master the entire fretboard.

Cory Wong’s Syncopated Summer Camp returns August 13–16, 2026 in San Francisco with bass faculty Joe Dart, Yohannes Tona, Ian Allison, and special guest Victor Wooten.

Melissa Auf der Maur and Billy Corgan explore the role of bass in shaping the Smashing Pumpkins’ groove — and why the instrument is “the mother of them all.”

Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. announce their collaborative album "The Offering," featuring an all-star lineup and the new single “The Way We Rise.”

Tony Levin and Stick Men have announced a 2026 North American tour supporting their latest EP, "Brutal." The trio featuring Levin, Markus Reuter, and Pat Mastelotto will perform across the U.S. and Canada this spring.

Modest Mouse have released their first new song in five years, “Look How Far…,” and announced a new run of North American tour dates for summer 2026.

Marc Brownstein discusses The Disco Biscuits’ split with Allen Aucoin during Andy Frasco’s emergency podcast, sharing his perspective on the band’s breakup.

The Stray Cats have announced a 2026 U.S. tour after canceling last year’s dates due to Brian Setzer’s health. Slap bass master Lee Rocker returns to anchor the rockabilly trio.