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Whether he’s playing in House of Waters, making his own music, or just sharing practice pieces, Moto Fukushima never fails to blow me away. We caught up with him to discuss the new album, how to arrange for solo bass, and what’s coming up for House of Waters.

In this edition of No Treble’s Wonder Women series, we will examine the extraordinary musical path of bassist, vocalist, composer, and songwriter Esperanza Spalding.

Former Shins bassist Neal Langford has died at the age of 50. The cause of death is unclear, but foul play is not suspected. Shins frontman James Mercer shared the news on Instagram.

The Eagles have announced that founding bassist Randy Meisner has died from complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 77 years old.

When Gov’t Mule announced they had a new bass player, I don’t think there could have been a better fit than Kevin Scott. We caught up with Kevin to talk about Gov’t Mule, his new label, Colonel Bruce Hampton, and more.

We’re sad to report today that Brad Houser of Edie Brickell & New Bohemians has died after suffering a stroke. He was 62 years old.

In addition to his impressive musicianship, David Sutkin’s love for bass guitars led him to become a dedicated collector of high-end basses from luthiers worldwide. Here's an exclusive video showcasing his collection and community.

Meet Ryan Griffiths, a musician who started on piano and cello before finding his calling on bass. These days, Ryan plays in the Prince tribute band EndorphinMachine and has a deep love for pedals.

Wes Anderson’s use of music in his films is masterful. Bassist Marty Isenberg took inspiration from that depth and catalog for his debut solo album, “The Way I Feel Inside.” We caught up with Marty to get the scoop.

Sad news to share today as we’ve learned that bass builder Randall Fullmer of Wyn Guitars has passed away. He was 73 years old.

Meet Pete Paul Nemec III, a bassist who goes by Lobo. Pete started in Chicago and made his way to the Nashville area (with a stop in Florida in between). Here’s his story...

Meet Nikos Chatzitsakos, a bassist originally from Athens who now resides in NYC. Here’s his story...