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 Danny Elfman Releases New Song “Monkeys on the Loose” with Stu Brooks on Bass

The all-star band that performed on “Monkeys on the Loose” will be joining Elfman once again for his Los Angeles and Mountain View performances this weekend

Peter Hook & The Light Announce 2025 North American Tour 

They will perform the New Order album Get Ready in its entirety alongside a selection of seminal tracks

Aguilar Unveils New amPlug3 Tone Hammer and Updated Tone Hammer Preamp Pedal

Both offering bassists innovative new ways to achieve Aguilar’s legendary tone while on stage, at home, or on the go

311 Release First Album In 5 Years ‘Full Bloom’

P-Nut and 311 have released their long awaited 14th studio album

Pixies Release Album ‘The Night The Zombies Came’

The album is the first with new bass player Emma Richardson (Band Of Skulls) in the line up

Duff McKagan Releases Three New Singles

The premiere of three new songs see Duff joined by a trio of iconic punk legends

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Melanie Radford: Built For Bass

The low end anchor of Built to Spill discusses playing in orchestras, her love of trios, and her LEH bass

10 Questions With Aneesa Strings

The electric and upright jazz doubler talks influences, the “cash register,” and her dream gig

10 Questions With Kathy Valentine

The Go-Go’s bassist reveals how she borrowed basses for years, learned to lock in with the kick drum, and survived a pants-splitting moment onstage

MonoNeon: MonoMorphosis!

The colorful bassist uncovers new horizons on Quilted Stereo

Eric Avery: Foundational Redemption

With the original Jane’s Addiction lineup reassembled, Eric Avery discusses his evolved songwriting, being a “remedial” player, and how it’s all in his right hand

Nicole Row: A New Morning

Jumping from Panic! At The Disco to Incubus, Nicole Row finds a way to keep playing like herself

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