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Linda May Han Oh and Melissa Aldana Reimagine Jazz Classics on “Beneath Lifted Skies”
Bassist Linda May Han Oh and saxophonist Melissa Aldana explore Mingus, Parker, Coltrane and more on their new duo album, “Beneath Lifted Skies.”
Rex Brown on His New Signature Spector, the Pantera Bass Sound, and Why “The Magic Is in the Mids”
Rex Brown sits down with The Bass Nerds and talks Spector, rebuilding his Far Beyond Driven bass tone, playing with a pick, and keeping Pantera’s groove locked on massive stadium stages.
No Edits, No Plan: Moto Fukushima Improvises an Entire Album in the Utah Wilderness
Moto Fukushima took his bass into the Utah wilderness for “Sounding,” an album created from one uninterrupted 30-minute improvisation.
Mike Dirnt Is Opening His Reverb Shop and We Got to Check Out the Gear
Mike Dirnt is opening the vault. The Green Day bassist has teamed up with Reverb to sell more than three decades’ worth of basses, amps, stage gear, and clothing from throughout his career. The Official Mike Dirnt of Green Day Reverb Shop is set to launch September 9. Before the shop goes live, The Bass Nerds teamed up with Reverb...
Aston Barrett Jr. Leads The Wailers on Extensive 2026 U.S. Tour
The Wailers, led by bassist Aston Barrett Jr., will tour the U.S. this fall while celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Rastaman Vibration.”
The Tragically Hip Revisit Their Final Tour With New Live Album
Gord Sinclair reflects on The Tragically Hip’s final tour as the band releases a new live album drawn from their emotional 2016 farewell run.
ZZ Top’s Elwood Francis Reflects on Losing Frank Beard and Dusty Hill
ZZ Top’s Elwood Francis remembers Frank Beard and Dusty Hill in an emotional tribute as the legendary Texas band prepares to return to the road.
Thomas Morgan Threads Melodic Bass Lines Through “Windflower”
Thomas Morgan joins pianist Ayumi Tanaka and drummer Thomas Strønen for “Windflower,” an intimate new trio album blending jazz and chamber music.
Hiromi Revives The Trio Project with James Genus on Bass
Hiromi is bringing back The Trio Project with drummer Simon Phillips and bassist James Genus for a 2026 U.S. and European tour and new recording.
Jennifer Finch’s Posthumous Memoir “Shooting Up and Making Out” Set for 2027 Release
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch’s memoir, "Shooting Up and Making Out," will be published posthumously on January 19th, 2027 by Da Capo Press.
Frank Bello Reveals What Made Anthrax’s New Album Worth the 10-Year Wait
Frank Bello discusses Anthrax’s new album, the band’s 10-year wait between records, recording at Studio 606, and the reaction to their new music.
Joe Dart and The Olllam Announce Fall 2026 Tour
The Olllam and Vulfpeck bassist Joe Dart have announced a lengthy fall tour with dates across Europe and North America running from September through December 2026.