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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Thundercat org | History Defined

Watch R&B superstar Thundercat play bass for his former band, thrash metal hellraisers Suicidal Tendencies, at Coachella last weekend

The man born Stephen Bruner was a member of the California band for almost 10 years before leaving to focus on his solo career

Metal Hammer

“Mac’s death was an extremely traumatic experience for me. That was definitely a very key element and fundamental in my sobriety”: Thundercat on how losing Mac Miller made him change his life

Rapper makes posthumous appearance on bassist’s new album

MusicRadar

“My main memory is thinking if I stood still for too long, I’d get hit with a beer can”: Thundercat on getting his start with hardcore punk legends Suicidal Tendencies – and how that developed his bass chops

Thundercat may best be known as a funk and R&B-oriented bassist – yet, he got his start in thrash metal and hardcore punk

Guitar World

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Lily Allen’s live return, Charli xcx’s Wuthering Heights and Simon Rattle’s Janáček: music to listen out for in 2026

Raye, Deftones and Yungblud do UK tours, Jill Scott returns for more neo-soul, and classical world gears up to celebrate György Kurtág at 100

The Guardian - UK

“He played the role of a bass player very musically. It would be like water, formless, and then crash, and then shape mountains”: Thundercat pays tribute to one of his bass heroes – Sam Rivers

“There’s a special place in my heart for Sam” bassist says

MusicRadar

“On the bass…” Spinal Tap recruit Tal Wilkenfeld and Thundercat for Jimmy Kimmel performance of Big Bottom

David St. Hubbins led a legion of bassists out onto the Jimmy Kimmel stage for a rendition of Spinal Tap’s 1984 track

Guitar World

Jeff Goldblum to Headline Montreal Jazz Festival: Mon Laferte and Monsieur Periné are representing Latinos

Joining him on the 2025 roster are major names like Nas, Ayra Starr, Thundercat, Allison Russell, and Ben Harper. Jeff Goldblum is the biggest mainstream star, but the lineup of the 2025 Montreal Film Festival is impressive. Mon Laferte and Monsieur Periné will represent Latinos.

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“The six-string bass guitar was a dream – if Leo Fender could come back today I think he would approve”: 10 6-string bassists you need to know

From John Myung to Felix Pastorius to Thundercat, we follow their historic quest for the ultimate extended-range axe

Guitar World

7 test tracks that have been playing on repeat in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms

This week's instalment of our monthly playlist includes fresh tracks from Doechii and Lady Gaga alongside deep cuts from Radiohead and Thundercat.

What Hi-Fi?

All Points East 2024 day one review: Kaytranada, Victoria Monét and Tems set the bar high

The impressive, all-star line-up didn’t disappoint

Evening Standard

Your 2024 summer bucket list: the ultimate guide to fun in London

Stuck for things to do? Take a hot tub river cruise and then hit the hottest rooftop in town

Evening Standard

‘People complained that I had my ass out’: all-star Glastonbury veterans advise festival first-timers

The likes of Fatboy Slim and Sophie Ellis-Bextor are used to the mud and madness, but Cat Stevens, Rick Astley and others are Glasto virgins. We pair them off to discuss what to expect

The Guardian - UK

Steve Lacy on how Jack White and Scott Pilgrim inspired his fuzz-equipped Strat, creating Fender’s first “pink sunburst” and why he loves affordable multi-FX pedals

The superstar guitarist/producer has worked with the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Thundercat, and topped the charts with “nerdy chords” – now he has a radical new signature Stratocaster, but as he reveals, the ideas that didn’t make the cut were even more off-the-wall

Guitar World

The Gaslight Anthem, Thundercat, PJ Harvey and more: here are the best songs released this week

Here are all the great rock and alternative songs you may have missed this week (plus: vote for your favourite!)

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This week’s essential guitar tracks: from lead guitar lightning to one of the most violent riffs of the year

Everything you need to hear this week, featuring Vexed, Jason Isbell, Avatar, Plush, Tommy Emmanuel, Des Rocs and oh so very many more – now with Spotify playlist!

USA Today Sports Media Group

NFL announces headliners for 2023 NFL draft concert series in Kansas City

Fall Out Boy, Mötley Crüe and Thundercat will headline the 2023 NFL draft concert series in Kansas City from April 27th through April 29th. | from @TheJohnDillon

The Independent UK

Gorillaz, Cracker Island review: Damon Albarn’s band of apes return with their best album since 2005

There’s a loose-limbed elation to the indie-funk groove of their eighth record – helped along by Stevie Nicks, Tame Impala and Thundercat

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Road Trippin’ — Red Hot Chili Peppers Unveil 2023 Tour

There’s no rest for the spicy: Fresh off a world tour and two albums this year, Red Hot Chili Peppers are preparing for a set of stadium shows and festival stops across North America and Europe in 2023. Live Nation said Monday the band’s 23-date global trek kicks off March…

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Red Hot Chili Peppers announce 2023 North American stadium tour

SAN DIEGO — Red Hot Chili Peppers will follow up its 40-date 2022 North American stadium tour with a 10-date 2023 North American stadium tour.

The Guardian - UK

The Guide #63: How vomiting became Hollywood’s favourite party trick

In this week’s newsletter: From Triangle of Sadness to Yellowjackets, everyone is being sick on screen – and it’s starting to make me queasy

The Orange County Register

Wonderfront Festival returns to San Diego with Zac Brown Band, Gwen Stefani, more

ANAHEIM, Calif. — After a successful first year in 2019, the Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival will finally return to the Port of San Diego, Nov. 18-20.

Tribune News Service

It’s Pharrell’s party, so let the music play: Mighty Dream Forum to feature national, local talent

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Not all business conferences are created equally.

Glasgow Live

Red Hot Chili Peppers at Bellahouston Park - everything you need to know

Red Hot Chili Peppers will be taking us into July with a bang as they headline Bellahouston Park with a set that is expected to be an incredible two hours long.

The Guardian - UK

Herbie Hancock: ‘Miles Davis told me: I don’t pay you to get applause’

At 82, the jazz legend will this weekend be one of the oldest performers ever to grace Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage. He recalls his career highs, from making his hip-hop classic Rockit to working with Thundercat

Evening Standard

Listen to Tame Impala and Diana Ross’s brand-new collab Turn Up the Sunshine

Their collaboration will front the soundtrack for the new film Minions: The Rise of Gru

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