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Marek Bero is back with a new set of exercises in his Bass Gym 101 series. The eleventh book in the line, “101 Position Exercises,” focuses on position exercises with a progressive series of lessons to get you all over the fingerboard.

Ron Carter shares his deep insights into music and humanity in his new book, "Ron Carter: The Smithsonian Interview."

2025 is shaping up to be a big year for moe. The band has announced their 14th studio album, “Circle of Giants,” on January 31st. They’ve also announced a tour to coincide with the release, marking the group’s 35th anniversary.

Shinedown's Eric Bass is stepping out front by announcing his debut solo album, "Eric Bass Presents: I Had A Name." He is giving fans a preview of the project with a video for the first single, "Mind Control."

Widespread Panic has been having a year of ups and downs. They’ve started rolling out dates for 2025 and have just released another album. "Hailbound Queen" is another EP with five songs the group calls fan favorites alongside new standout tracks.

Dave Holland says "the world needs unity more than ever." That’s the theme of his new album "United," with Lionel Loueke.

Primal Scream has returned with their first album in eight years. “Come Ahead” features a blend of funk and fire with the most personal songs that frontman Bobby Gillespie has ever written.

Saddle up, because bassist Will “Mustang” McGee has just released an EP called It’s Mustang Time! The Nashville-based artist wrote the songs in his own blend of retro rock, blues, and country.

Keith Jarrett is a master of interpreting jazz standards. One of his many examples is the 1994 album “Live at the Deer Head Inn.” Now, 30 years later, the remainder of that 1992 performance has been released as “The Old Country: More from the Deer Head Inn.”

The Bad Plus has returned with “Complex Emotions,” marking the band’s second effort with the new quartet lineup of bassist Reid Anderson, drummer Dave King, guitarist Ben Monder, and saxophonist Chris Speed.

Pops Magellan’s has released “Misunderstood,” from her upcoming EP “Damage.” “Deep Thoughts” that blends “Brazilian maracatu melodies, live and electronic drums, and funk infused with rock and spacey soundscapes.”

Peter Hook and his band The Light have announced a 2025 tour of North America with his son, Jack Bates, sharing the bass duties.