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Sammy Hagar Brings Michael Anthony Back on the Road for “Best of All Worlds” 2026 Tour
Concerts & Tours

Sammy Hagar Brings Michael Anthony Back on the Road for “Best of All Worlds” 2026 Tour

Sammy Hagar’s Best of All Worlds 2026 tour brings Michael Anthony back on bass for a career-spanning setlist of Van Halen, solo, and Chickenfoot hits.

The Bad Plus to Call It Quits in 2026 After 26 Years of Genre-Defying Jazz
Concerts & Tours

The Bad Plus to Call It Quits in 2026 After 26 Years of Genre-Defying Jazz

The Bad Plus will end their run in 2026 after 26 years. Founders Reid Anderson and Dave King announce final tour dates and special tribute shows.

Ellen Alaverdyan Tackles Jaco Pastorius’s “Teen Town” with a Fretless 5-String
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Ellen Alaverdyan Tackles Jaco Pastorius’s “Teen Town” with a Fretless 5-String

Ellen Alaverdyan delivers a focused take on Jaco Pastorius’s Teen Town, performing the famously demanding bass line on a five string fretless bass.

Bass Magazine Is About to Take Over NAMM Week With One of 2026’s Biggest Bass Events
Events

Bass Magazine Is About to Take Over NAMM Week With One of 2026’s Biggest Bass Events

The 2026 Bass Magazine Awards are coming up during NAMM week and are shaping up to be one of the biggest bass events of the year.

Jill Scott Is Back, and the Bass Is Front and Center on “To Whom This May Concern”
New Albums

Jill Scott Is Back, and the Bass Is Front and Center on “To Whom This May Concern”

Jill Scott’s "To Whom This May Concern" marks her first album in a decade. Listen to standout bass from Adam Blackstone, Om’Mas Keith, and others.

Janek Gwizdala Returns with Clear, a Cinematic Solo Bass Album for 2026
New Albums

Janek Gwizdala Returns with Clear, a Cinematic Solo Bass Album for 2026

Janek Gwizdala returns with "Clear," a cinematic solo bass album recorded in single takes, using effects and ambience to build immersive soundscapes.

Mike Gordon Returns to the Road with a Spring 2026 Solo Run
Concerts & Tours

Mike Gordon Returns to the Road with a Spring 2026 Solo Run

Mike Gordon returns to the road this spring with a March 2026 solo tour, bringing his full band to venues across the East Coast.

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Thank You Scientist Parts Ways with Bassist Cody McCorry, Welcomes Sam Smith
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Thank You Scientist Parts Ways with Bassist Cody McCorry, Welcomes Sam Smith

Thank You Scientist announce the departure of bassist Cody McCorry after 10 years and welcome Sam Smith of Art Thief as his replacement.

Haken Announce Departure of Charlie Griffiths and Longtime Bassist Conner Green
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Haken Announce Departure of Charlie Griffiths and Longtime Bassist Conner Green

Prog-metal band Haken have announced the departure of guitarist Charlie Griffiths and bassist Conner Green after more than a decade.

Peter Gabriel Launches New Album Cycle With “Been Undone,” Featuring Tony Levin
New Albums

Peter Gabriel Launches New Album Cycle With “Been Undone,” Featuring Tony Levin

Peter Gabriel has released “Been Undone,” the first track from his upcoming "o/i" album, featuring longtime collaborator and bassist Tony Levin.

Greg Norton and Ultrabomb Return with New Single “Artificial Stars”
New Albums

Greg Norton and Ultrabomb Return with New Single “Artificial Stars”

Ultrabomb return with “Artificial Stars,” the first single from The Bridges That We Burn, due April 3rd. Hear Greg Norton’s latest.

Eric Richardson Releases Beginner Worship Bass Guide “Your First Steps Beyond Roots”
Sheet Music & Instruction

Eric Richardson Releases Beginner Worship Bass Guide “Your First Steps Beyond Roots”

Bassist Eric Richardson releases "Your First Steps Beyond Roots," a concise new ebook helping worship bassists add tasteful movement without overplaying.