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Wonder Women: Danielle Nicole
Danielle Nicole has built a name as a soulful blues vocalist, an exceptional bassist, and as a bandleader for the Danielle Nicole Band. Danielle is the focus of this month’s “Wonder Women.”
TikTok Bassist Bret Crow Goes Viral Through Humor and Musicianship
You might not recognize Bret Crow’s name, but if you’ve spent any time scrolling TikTok in the last few years, you’ve seen his face, and you’ve heard his bass playing. Here’s his story.
Tony Levin Speaks on Basses He Used on New Album, Reveals Unusual Way He Checks If a Bass Is Good
For Tony Levin, a bass guitar is an endless playground. However, in our recent interview, he revealed a surprisingly simple way of testing whether a bass guitar is good.
Tony Levin Opens Up on Biggest Challenges of Rehearsing ’80s King Crimson Songs, Reveals How Beat Will Plan Setlists
The Beat tour kicks off today, so we're thrilled to have this interview with Tony Levin, who talks about the band, his latest album, and more.
In Memoriam: Herbie Flowers
Session legend Herbie Flowers, who played some of the world’s most recognizable bass lines, has died at the age of 86. The news was shared by his family, though a cause was not given.
Reader Spotlight: David Cohen
Meet David Cohen, a bassist residing in Mission Viejo, California who has been playing bass for 46 years. David is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story...
In Memoriam: Keith McMillen
Audio and music technology innovator Keith McMillen has passed away at the age of 67. The news was shared on his website.
Wonder Women: Melissa Auf der Maur – Part 2
In this edition of Wonder Women, Brittany Frompovich continues exploring the backstory of Melissa Auf der Maur, bassist and vocalist for Hole and The Smashing Pumpkins.
Bajo Mundo: An Interview Oskar Cartaya
We got a chance to sit down with Oskar Cartaya during Gerald Veasley’s Bass Bootcamp this year, and it was an amazing conversation. Oskar’s path and career are as interesting and inspiring as his music.
Level Up: Tips and Inspiration from 14 Bass Greats
The road to greatness is rough and rocky. Playing the bass is one thing, but be become a better musician is to follow a crooked path that’s often littered with pitfalls and plateaus. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of tips from the greats to provide insight, perspective, and inspiration to rekindle your spark.
In Memoriam: Bill Crook
It’s another sad day for the bass world. Former Spiritbox bassist Bill Crook has died of undisclosed causes. His friend and A Textbook Tragedy bandmate Kai Turmann shared the news.
Wonder Women: Melissa Auf der Maur
In this edition of Wonder Women: Stories From The Women Who Play Bass, we explore some of the backstory of Melissa Auf der Maur.










