Archive for 2026 - Page 22
This Week’s Top 10: Stanley Clarke, David Ellefson, Keanu Reeves, Bass Gym, and More
This week’s top No Treble stories include performances by Stanley Clarke, David Ellefson, Keanu Reeves, plus the EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls pedal and Bass Gym.
Primus Drops New EP Featuring a Slap-Heavy New Track, “The Ol’ Grizz”
Primus has released a new four-song EP, A Handful of Nuggs, featuring the new track “The Ol’ Grizz” with Les Claypool’s furious bass work.
Watch: Lari Basilio’s “Seven” Blends Cinematic Guitar with Sean Hurley’s Groove
Lari Basilio returns to her Redemption sessions with “Seven,” featuring Sean Hurley on Lakland 5 string bass and Vinnie Colaiuta on drums.
John Clayton Teams Up With Gerald Clayton and René Marie for “Two-O-Duo”
John Clayton has released "Two-O-Duo," a personal new album featuring pianist Gerald Clayton and vocalist René Marie.
EMG Marks 50 Years With Lee Sklar, Doug Wimbish, and Robert Trujillo Signature Bass Pickups
EMG is celebrating its 50th anniversary with new signature bass pickups for Lee Sklar, Doug Wimbish, and Robert Trujillo.
Megadeth’s “Holy Wars” Still Hits Hard and David Ellefson Proves It
David Ellefson revisits “Holy Wars” and reminds everyone that classic Megadeth bass lines were never just hanging out in the background.
Angine de Poitrine Expands Nearly Sold-Out North American Tour
Microtonal math rock duo Angine de Poitrine has expanded its 2026 North American tour with new dates in Denver, Washington, Toronto, Brooklyn, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Oakland, and more.
Ellen Alaverdyan’s New Band Jaminai Announces Debut Album, “Take Off”
Jaminai, the jazz fusion band featuring bassist Ellen Alaverdyan, has announced its debut album, "Take Off."
EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls Bass Odyssey Takes Bass Tone From Motown to Metal
EarthQuaker Devices has announced the Scrolls Bass Odyssey, an all-analog bass preamp and drive pedal designed with Kentaro Nakao.
Foo Fighters Turn NPR’s Tiny Desk Into a Full-Blown Rock Show
Foo Fighters sounded massive in their first Tiny Desk Concert, blending stripped down arrangements with the band’s trademark live intensity.
Bass Gym: Build Funky E7 Bass Lines With Chromatics, Arpeggios, and Groove
This Bass Gym exercise turns an E7 warm-up into a funky groove workout using chromatics, Mixolydian ideas, arpeggios, and left-hand coordination.
Dogstar Deliver a Massive Alt-Rock Groove with Keanu Reeves on “This Sphere”
“This Sphere” finds Dogstar delivering another atmospheric alt rock track with Keanu Reeves locked in on bass.