Carol Kaye’s Hall of Fame Honor, Ellen Alaverdyan’s New Band, and More: No Treble’s Top 10 Stories This Week

It’s that time again. We’ve crunched the numbers and tallied the clicks to bring you the top 10 most-read stories on No Treble this week. From April 26 to May 2, these articles drew the most attention from the community.

Carol Kaye’s long-overdue Hall of Fame recognition led the way, followed by a Bass Gym lesson that resonated with players looking to unlock new ideas. The list also includes standout gear, a new take on a jazz fusion classic, and a major milestone for No Treble itself.

Whether you’re here for the legends, the lessons, or the latest news, this week’s list reflects what caught your eye. Here are your reader favorites.

1. Carol Kaye, Bass Icon Behind “Good Vibrations” and Thousands of Hits, Finally Enters Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

After decades behind countless hits, bass icon Carol Kaye is being honored with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Musical Excellence Award in 2025.

2. From Two Chords to Endless Bass Ideas: Unlocking Melodic Creativity

Learn how to craft melodic bass lines using only two simple chords. Explore arpeggios, inversions, and creative phrasing in this Bass Gym lesson.

3. Two Bass Tracks, One Groove: The Secret Behind This 1975 Funk Classic

Inside the 1975 Pointer Sisters track that delivered one of funk's greatest bass grooves, featuring a hidden gem of a bassist and a killer rhythm section.

4. First Look: Ellen Alaverdyan’s Jaminai Debuts with a New Twist on “Birdland” Featuring Gregg Bissonette

Ellen Alaverdyan's new band, Jaminai, makes its debut with a fresh take on Weather Report's "Birdland," featuring Gregg Bissonette on drums.

5. The 10 Bass Gear Releases That Ruled April 2025: Nathan East’s New Amp, Joe Dart’s Signature Basses, and More

From Nathan East's new amp to Joe Dart's signature basses, here are the 10 most talked-about bass gear releases from April 2025.

6. Bass of the Week: This Boutique Bass Will Stop You In Your Tracks

This boutique Locus bass by Nichols Guitar Co. caught our eye with its stunning woods, multi-scale neck, and 26 frets. See what makes it stand out.

7. Sting Returns to His Roots With “Sting 3.0 Live” Trio Album Including Classics Like “Message in a Bottle”

Sting captures the energy of his "Sting 3.0" tour with a new live trio album, featuring classics like "Message in a Bottle" and "Every Breath You Take."

8. Joe Dart and The Fearless Flyers Bring High-Voltage Funk on “The Fearless Flyers V”

Joe Dart and The Fearless Flyers return with a limited vinyl EP, "The Fearless Flyers V," featuring their signature high-voltage funk-jazz grooves.

9. Big News: No Treble Turns 16 and Enters a New Chapter

No Treble is 16, and something big is happening. We’re celebrating the milestone with a major announcement about the future of the site and community.

10. Elvis Costello and The Imposters Bring Classic Hits to Life on Radio Soul! 2025 Tour

Elvis Costello extends his Radio Soul! Tour, with The Imposters joining him to bring his early classics from "My Aim is True" to "Blood & Chocolate" to life.