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Jazz legend Dave Holland Announces New Album on Edition Records
New album Another Land, featuring Kevin Eubanks and Obed Calviare, will be released May 28th
Bassist Jonathan Maron Releases Debut Solo EP
'Wide Open Lazy Eye' is the Grammy-nominated bassist’s first release as a leader
Pancho Tomaselli and Philm Score Short Film "Spanish Flowers" (Watch)
Tuned to the haunting music of legendary underground rock band Philm, Spanish Flowers follows a surreal, animated narrative
Tony Levin and Liquid Tension Experiment Release Video for “Beating The Odds”
The legendary supergroup is comprised of Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess, and Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel)
Berklee Bass Presents Their Producer/Bassist Webinar
Join Norbert Putnam, Don Was, Larry Klein, Marcus Miller, Steve Rodby, and Randy Jackson hosted by Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, and John Patitucci
Suzi Quatro Announces New Album 'The Devil in Me'
The album is a collaboration with her son Richard Tuckey, who had also worked on her previous album 'No Control'
Pino Palladino and Blake Mills Share Live Recording of "Djurkel" (Watch)
“Djurkel" is from their upcoming collaborative album 'Notes With Attachments'
Robert Black Announces First Fridays Virtual Concert Series
First Fridays with Robert Black is a monthly series of virtual mini-concerts featuring new music for solo double bass
Steve Di Giorgio and Mother of All to Release Debut Album 'Age of Solipsist'
Listen to their first single and lyric video 'Autumn' from their debut album
Berklee Presents Chick Corea- Rhythm, Life, and Melody Webinar
Join, Lenny White, Ron Carter, Eddie Gomez, Steve Gadd, Anthony Jackson, John Patitucci, Dave Weckl, and Carlitos Del Puerto
Bass Magazine Presents Bass Bash Live 2021 Gear Event
Tune in on Saturday, March 6th at 7:00pm CST for a livestream event where we demo the newest and hottest gear of 2021!
Melissa Petitto Performs "Purple Haze" With Ghigo Renzulli and Flaviano Pennisi (Watch)
Petitto shares her rendition of the Jimi Hendrix classic "Purple Haze" with famed Italian guitarist Ghigo Renzulli
Raphael Saadiq Showcases His Fender American Professional II Jazz Bass
Raphael Saadiq breaks down the bassline for “Something Keeps Calling” on the American Professional II Jazz Bass
Altin Gün Announce New Album Yol
The Follow-Up Album Last Year’s GRAMMY-Nominated Gece Out February 26th
Marty Friedman Announces New Album With Kiyoshi on Bass
The recording was done in Tokyo, with Friedman joined by bassist Kiyoshi and drummer Anup Sastry
Greta Van Fleet Releases New "Heat Above" Music Video (Watch)
Greta Van Fleet presents a music video for the song "Heat Above" from the band's upcoming sophomore album, The Battle at Garden's Gate
Tombs Bassist Drew Murphy Shows Off His Bass Collection In New Video
Drew Murphy gives an up close and personal tour of his expansive bass collection in a new rig rundown video
Dr. Randall Kertz Releases 'The Bassist’s Guide to Injury Management, Prevention and Better Health: Volume Two'
As a sequel to the acclaimed Volume One, Volume Two presents all new material
Bergantino Welcomes Christopher Harold Wells to Their Family of Artists
Christopher is a multi-talented musician who’s been busy with the release of his new album with his band, The Neverlutionaries
Alassane, Rachel Eckroth, and Tim Lefebvre Release Video for New Single "Moot Points" (Watch)
The stunning new track, written by Alassane and Rachel Eckroth, is accompanied with a tripped out, beautiful new music video
Dropkick Murphys Announce St. Patrick's Day Stream and New Album
Dropkick Murphys will unite with music fans from around the globe for Dropkick Murphys St. Patrick’s Day Stream 2021...Still Locked Down
Danny Elfman Releases New Song “Love In The Time Of Covid” With Stu Brooks on Bass
“Love In The Time Of Covid” features bass by Stu Brooks of Dub Trio
Les Claypool and Robert Trujillo Duel It Out in Short Film "Precious Metals" (Watch)
Presented by EMG Pickups, this Northern California Gold Rush story has a surprise twist you didn't see coming
Avishai Cohen to Release New Album 'Two Roses'
New Album Features the Avishai Cohen Trio with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Alexander Hanson
Pino Palladino Releases Video For "Man From Molise" With Blake Mills and Sam Gendel
The trio perform the first single from the upcoming album 'Notes With Attachments'
ClearOne Aura Helps Styx’ Bassist Ricky Phillips Maximize Online Collaboration
“New normal” pushes veteran musician to upgrade his Austin home studio with remote collaboration tools and new channels for fan outreach
Gruv Gear Announces Jazz Challenge with John Patitucci And Bob Franceschini
There are three prizes: Gruv Gear’s John Patitucci Signature bass strap, Bob Franceschini Signature saxophone strap and a $50 gift card
Mai Leisz Pays Tribute to David Crosby With New Cover of “Guinnevere”
“Guinnevere” will be available to stream on February 12th on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, and other streaming services
Watch Emily Retsas Perform on SNL With Phoebe Bridgers
Retsas joined Bridgers on SNL where they performed powerful versions of "I Know The End" and "Kyoto"
Foo Fighters Release New Album 'Medicine at Midnight'
Medicine at Midnight’s release ends the wait that was first kicked into high gear last year with the Mainstream Rock#1 “Shame Shame”
Jordan Hepburn Releases New EP 'Fankles and Frets'
Featuring original music and arrangements of Scottish Traditional Songs
Blu DeTiger Plays on Elise Eriksen's New Single "Less" (Listen)
“Smile” follows the recent release of Elise’s debut single “Less,” which also features the bass work of Blu DeTiger
Paul Stanley's Soul Station Releases Debut Album With Sean Hurley on Bass
Set for release on March 19th is the debut album gathering leading musicians to pay tribute to the greatest artists from the R&B and soul
Tower of Power Celebrates 50 Years With Star-Studded Live Album
50 Years of Funk & Soul: Live at the Fox Theater – Oakland, CA June 2018 Due Out March 26, 2021
Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp Offers Billy Sheehan Masterclass on February 25th
Chat and interact LIVE with Billy in this exclusive online Masterclass as he shares bass tips, songwriting techniques, stories and more
Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp Offers Suzi Quatro Masterclass on February 28th
Chat and interact LIVE with Suzi in this exclusive online Masterclass as she shares bass tips, songwriting techniques, stories and more
Wes Stephenson Releases Debut Solo Album 'In Progress'
The Funky Knuckles founder has stepped out on his own with his debut solo album that showcases his songwriting and bass mastery
Canadian Art-Rock Band Blessed to Release New EP 'iii'
Blessed have previously self-released just one full-length record—their taut, spring-loaded 2019 debut Salt
Sam Smith and Art Thief Release New Album 'Tough Crowd'
Described as, “If Jaco was into Randy Newman,” Sam Smith presents new and old takes on the role of the bass on his new album
Freekbass and Doug Wimbish Release Collaboration "Brainwave" (Listen)
Freekbass and Doug Wimbish have joined forces for a funky and psychedelic new track titled "Brainwave"
Victor Wooten to Release Second Book, Hosts Livestream February 1st
Join Victor on Facebook Live this Monday evening, Feb 1 as he discusses the book and answers your questions
Cheap Trick Announce Their 20th Studio Album 'In Another World'
The band debuted the first single today, with an album release date of April 9th
QNA to Release New EP 'Above the Law'
Bassist Dylan Kaminkow is a student of the legendary John Pattitucci
Khruangbin Present Video For "Dearest Alfred” (Watch)
And Share New Remix/Video For "Dearest Alfred (MyJoy)” by Knxwledge
Watch Cody Wright's Bass Bash 2020 Performance
Cody Wright is known for his virtuosity on the bass using picking, tapping, and fingerstyle, along with his onstage energy
Watch Scott Ambush's Bass Bash 2020 Performance
Jazz fusion great Scott Ambush of Spyro Gyra played the first night of Bass Bash 2020 and brought the house down with his quartet
Pino Palladino and Blake Mills Announce New Album 'Notes With Attachments'
To be released on March 12th, debut single "Just Wrong" out now
Bassist Melissa Carper to Release Album 'Daddy’s Country Gold'
Melissa Carper has unveiled her brand new single “Makin’ Memories,” the first from her forthcoming album
Watch Damian Erskine's Bass Bash 2020 Performance
Damian Erskine took the stage with his trio for Bass Bash 2020 and delivered a powerful set on the first night of the event
Watch Ben Kenney's Bass Bash 2020 Performance
Ben Kenney of Incubus performed a set of originals and covers at Bass Bash 2020 that included some nods to bass royalty