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Bass builder Marco Cortes of Marco Bass Guitars has been creating amazing instruments for years, and now he needs our help. His shop was destroyed in a fire this week and a fundraiser has been started to help him rebuild.

Seattle-based seven-piece band The Dip has honed a style that pays homage to classic R&B vibes. Now that sound has crystallized on their third full-length album, “Sticking With It”.

Discover Double Bass has released a brand new course that adds a new dimension to its offerings. “Slap That Bass!” is taught by Nashville hot shot Slick Joe Fick and covers everything you need to get started slapping on the upright.

The sludge metal pioneers in Crowbar have just released their 12th studio album, “Zero and Below”. This is the first to feature bassist Shane Wesley, and they still have all the same heavy doom and punk attitude.

Jason Raso has released a new album called “Stringspan” that compiles fifteen songs from a decade of collaborations. Special guests on the record include bass royalty like Billy Sheehan, Stuart Hamm, Rich Brown, and Alain Caron.

After 12 years, it’s been announced that the Deftones and Sergio Vega have officially parted ways. The bassist, who stepped into the role following founder Chi Cheng’s passing, made an Instagram video to clear the air.

Frescia Belmar has released a new book to get your fingers in shape. “B4SSICS, Vol 1: Warmup & Technique” is her first instructional book and the beginning of her new series on fundamentals.

South African singer Melanie Scholtz and Norwegian jazz bassist Jo Skaansar have teamed up for a beautiful duo album entitled “Kindred”. The intimate offering truly is an international affair.

Gerald Veasley’s Bass Bootcamp is back for 2022, which will mark the camp’s 20th anniversary. The weekend-long getaway will once again include hands-on workshops, masterclasses, giveaways, and meet and greets with the camp’s faculty.

Independent music platform Bandcamp has announced that it is joining Epic Games, the company that makes games like Fortnite. Bandcamp founder and CEO Ethan Diamond says that Bandcamp’s model will stay the same.

Robert Glasper has just dropped the third installment of his “Black Radio” series. The album, which marks the tenth anniversary of the original album, continues to celebrate black heritage and resilience.

Stone Temple Pilots bassist Robert DeLeo is nearing completion on his debut solo album. The rocker shared the news on his Instagram, where offered a sneak peek of the project.