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El Ten Eleven’s Kristian Dunn has introduced another bass and drum duo. Yesness features Dunn teaming up with drummer Damon Che, and together they’ve released their debut album, "See You at the Solipsist Convention."

Bryan Beller and The Aristocrats have been touring the world in support of their latest album, DUCK, and they’re not stopping yet. The prog trio completed by guitarist Guthrie Govan and drummer Marco Minnemann has announced a new set of North American tour dates for the spring.

Orin O’Brien became the first woman to join the New York Philharmonic in 1966. Now, "The Only Girl in the Orchestra" is widely open to audiences as it is now streaming on Netflix.

Get ready to power up, North America. AC/DC has announced its first tour of the U.S. and Canada in nine years.

Swedish prog-metal giants Meshuggah have announced their return to North America with a new tour slated for the spring. They won't be alone. The band is bringing along fellow icons Cannibal Corpse and Carcass along for the ride.

KISS bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons is headed out on the road in 2025 with his eponymous solo band. Simmons is joined by guitarists Brent Woods and Zach Throne and drummer Brian Tichy.

If you’re a fan of the bass and The Beatles, you’ll want to check this out. Bassist Jason Raso has released a new album called "Blue Jay Way" that features 12 Fab Four classics arranged for bass, vocals, drums, and trumpet.

Janek Gwizdala has published a new comprehensive book on learning the fundamentals of music. “The Bassist’s Book of Scales and Arpeggios” compiles methods and exercises for putting the musical alphabet to use.

Christian McBride has participated in plenty of jazz cruises, but now he’s starting his own. Christian McBride’s World at Sea is set to launch January 20, 2026, through January 27, 2026. It will feature over 25 musical artists, comedians, and other special guests.

Bill Laurance and Michael League have been playing together for over 20 years in Snarky Puppy as well as other ventures. Last year they teamed up for a duo album and now they’ve followed it up with "Keeping Company," which features Laurance on piano and League on oud and fretless acoustic bass.

Opeth is back with their 14th studio album. "The Last Will and Testament" is another concept album from the Swedish prog-metal masters set after World War I.

Nearly a decade ago, Snarky Puppy expanded on their jazz-funk foundations by recording the album "Sylva" with the famed Metropole Orkest. The collaboration garnered them a Grammy for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, and now they’re looking to repeat history.