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Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson

Managing Editor

Kevin joined No Treble in 2009 as a contributor and later became the Managing Editor. Kevin is a true bass enthusiast and activist. In addition to writing for No Treble, he is Jazz Division Head for the Bass Coalition, which seeks to foster community and education through promoting local bass events including workshops, performances, and other events. He’s also a freelance bassist and teacher in the Northern Virginia area. Though his performances revolve around jazz, Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between.

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“Wilco Live (Yellow)” Captures John Stirratt’s Warm, Inventive Bass Lines
New Albums

“Wilco Live (Yellow)” Captures John Stirratt’s Warm, Inventive Bass Lines

Wilco has released "Wilco Live (Yellow)," a 22-song live collection featuring performances from 2019 to 2024 and bassist John Stirratt’s melodic approach.

Inside Geddy Lee’s New Custom Rickenbacker 4000V Bass for Rush’s Return
Bass of the Week

Inside Geddy Lee’s New Custom Rickenbacker 4000V Bass for Rush’s Return

Rickenbacker reveals a custom 4000V bass built for Geddy Lee ahead of Rush’s reunion tour, featuring vintage specs, unique finishes, and classic pickups.

FruitFX Space Cube Combines Square-Wave Fuzz With PLL Madness
Pedals & Effects

FruitFX Space Cube Combines Square-Wave Fuzz With PLL Madness

FruitFX Pedals has introduced the Space Cube, a hand-assembled fuzz pedal that combines square-wave fuzz with a PLL for synth-like tones.

Weekly Top 10: Harley Benton, Sunn Amps, Serek Basses, and More
Weekly Top 10

Weekly Top 10: Harley Benton, Sunn Amps, Serek Basses, and More

Harley Benton’s BassTheWorld Signature bass, Sunn Amps’ Beta Mini, Serek Basses, Todd Rundgren, Thundercat, and more make this week’s top 10 list.

Ringo Starr Returns with “Long Long Road,” Featuring Dennis Crouch and Nashville All-Stars
New Albums

Ringo Starr Returns with “Long Long Road,” Featuring Dennis Crouch and Nashville All-Stars

Ringo Starr releases "Long Long Road," his 22nd solo album, featuring T Bone Burnett, Sheryl Crow, and bassist Dennis Crouch anchoring the warm, country-driven sound.

Foo Fighters Kick Off a New Chapter With “Your Favorite Toy”
New Albums

Foo Fighters Kick Off a New Chapter With “Your Favorite Toy”

Foo Fighters are back with Your Favorite Toy, their first album since 2023’s emotional But Here We Are. Their 12th studio effort is described as a new chapter in the band’s history, marked by a brash tonal center and punk rock club energy. That sound is encapsulated in the title track, which kicked off the entire project. “‘Your Favorite Toy’...

Panda Audio Future Impact V4.5 Adds DX7 Bass Sounds and Zero Latency Mode
Pedals & Effects

Panda Audio Future Impact V4.5 Adds DX7 Bass Sounds and Zero Latency Mode

Panda Audio has released the Future Impact V4.5 firmware update, adding 99 DX7 FM presets, Setlist mode, and a new Zero Latency pitch tracking option.

Neural DSP Introduces Darkglass Ultimate, a Studio-Ready Bass Rig Plugin
Apps

Neural DSP Introduces Darkglass Ultimate, a Studio-Ready Bass Rig Plugin

Neural DSP has introduced Darkglass Ultimate, a revamped bass plugin that expands Darkglass Ultra into a complete studio-ready rig.

GoFundMe Launched for Bluegrass Bass Icon Todd Phillips After Rare Nerve Damage Sidelines Him
News

GoFundMe Launched for Bluegrass Bass Icon Todd Phillips After Rare Nerve Damage Sidelines Him

A GoFundMe has been launched for bluegrass bass legend Todd Phillips after Parsonage-Turner syndrome left him unable to play and out of work for more than a year.

Walrus Audio’s Highpoint Compressor Brings Bass-Friendly Control and Big Headroom
Pedals & Effects

Walrus Audio’s Highpoint Compressor Brings Bass-Friendly Control and Big Headroom

Walrus Audio has introduced the Highpoint Analog Optical Compressor, a new Monarch series pedal with sidechain high-pass filtering, parallel compression, and ±15V internal operation.

Jason Newsted Hits the Road with The Chophouse Band’s First Headlining Tour
Concerts & Tours

Jason Newsted Hits the Road with The Chophouse Band’s First Headlining Tour

Jason Newsted will take The Chophouse Band on its first headlining tour this July, with support dates for Blackberry Smoke and two nights at the Ryman.

Darkglass Expands Anagram With New Plugin Marketplace for Effects, Amp Sims, and More
Pedals & Effects

Darkglass Expands Anagram With New Plugin Marketplace for Effects, Amp Sims, and More

Darkglass Electronics has launched the Anagram Marketplace, adding third-party plugins, amp sims, and creative tools to its multi-effects platform.