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Alberto Rigoni, Stuart Hamm, and Michael Manring join forces for "Dystopia", a bass-driven prog concept album featuring former Primus drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander.

Les Claypool announces "Frizzle Fry: The Phantoms of Barrington Hall," a new graphic novel expanding Primus lore. Pre-orders are open now.

U2 surprise-drop Days of Ash, a six-song EP inspired by current events. Adam Clayton’s bass drives opener “American Obituary.”

The Milt Hinton Institute for Studio Bass returns July 19–25, 2026 at Drew University, featuring top faculty and Scott LaFaro’s Prescott bass.

Thirty years after redefining solo bass, Victor Wooten honors "A Show of Hands" with a collectible bronze-finish statue.

Björn Meyer releases "Convergence", a live-in-studio solo bass album featuring new six-string techniques, real-time effects, and magnetic string experiments.

Donny Benét releases "Il Basso," a new album celebrating the bass guitar with nods to Paul Jackson, Bernard Edwards, Jaco Pastorius, and more. Watch the videos for “School’s Out” and “Midnight Appointment.”

Flea has released an orchestral instrumental version of Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You,” the third single from his upcoming solo album Honora. Listen and see tour dates.

Oteil Burbridge has announced 2026 tour dates for Oteil & Friends, featuring Steve Kimock, Johnny Kimock, Lamar Williams Jr., and more. See the full schedule.

Nevermore has revealed its new lineup, including bassist Semir Özerkan, and shared first rehearsal footage ahead of its 2026 return shows and ProgPower USA appearance.

Derrick Hodge releases “Mind of a Dreamer,” a seven-movement suite with Nu Deco Ensemble blending jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and orchestral textures.

Danny Ziemann announces his final free online ear-training masterclass, “The 3D Listener,” a two-day Zoom event focused on deep listening skills for musicians and bassists.