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Bob Hardy brings intensity to Franz Ferdinand’s “The Human Fear,” an album exploring fear and strength.

Ringo Starr returns to his country roots with "Look Up," featuring Nashville greats like bassist Dennis Crouch, Billy Strings, Alison Krauss, and Larkin Poe.

KISS bassist Gene Simmons has expanded his upcoming solo band tour, adding new spring 2025 dates with guitarists Brent Woods and Jason Walker, and drummer Brian Tichy. The 19-city trek spans from California to Canada.

Neil Young's unreleased 1977 recording "Oceanside Countryside" features session bass legend Joe Osborn during his Nashville period, capturing the same magic heard on "Comes a Time."

Celebrate the bass community and make a difference! Bass Upfront’s 25,000 Member Charity Raffle offers incredible prizes - including a Dingwall bass and premium gear - all while supporting MusiCares, a charity helping musicians in need.

Jane’s Addiction’s on-stage meltdown this summer quickly put an end to their reunion tour featuring their first run with the original members in 14 years. Now it looks like the band is working together again, seemingly without vocalist Perry Farrell.

It’s been two decades since Janek Gwizdala first stepped out as a band leader and he’s celebrating with a reissue of "Mystery to Me" with updated bass parts.

Adam Ben Ezra has a flair for reimagining how to play the bass. He’s been wowing audiences for the past decade, and that will continue into the new year with his upcoming release, "Heavy Drops."

Another epic metal band is reuniting for 2025, and you could be part of it. Jeff Loomis and Van Williams of Nevermore have announced they’re bringing the group back fourteen years after it disbanded. For the reunion, they’re looking for a bassist that can keep things tight.

Vincenzo Virgillito’s Precondition highlights bass innovation with tributes to Mingus and Jaco, crafted without overdubs and featuring double, electric, and fretless basses.

After premiering in October, a new documentary on session legend Mo Foster is available to the public. “Four Strings Good” features a live concert celebrating the life and music of Foster, who died in 2023.

Following an eventful 2024, Paul McCartney has revealed that fans have even more to look forward to in 2025.