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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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Joy Division’s “Eternal: Live” Collects 16 Performances in Massive Box Set
New Albums

Joy Division’s “Eternal: Live” Collects 16 Performances in Massive Box Set

Joy Division's "Eternal: Live" collects 16 performances across 14 CDs and two DVDs, capturing Peter Hook's bass lines and the band's final concert in Birmingham.

Kardinal Guitars Enters the Low End with the Kardinal Bass
Basses

Kardinal Guitars Enters the Low End with the Kardinal Bass

Kardinal Guitars debuts its first bass with neck-through construction, a quilted maple top, and passive soapbar pickups. Pre-orders are now open at $549.

Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill Announces Retirement
News

Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill Announces Retirement

Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill has announced his retirement due to arthritis and a shoulder injury, with Uriah Heep’s Davey Rimmer set to take his place.

Dingwall Unveils Jared Smith Signature Bass with a Single-Pickup Design
Basses

Dingwall Unveils Jared Smith Signature Bass with a Single-Pickup Design

Dingwall unveils Jared Smith's signature bass with a single bridge pickup, a custom ramp, and Darkglass electronics. Five- and six-string versions are planned.

BOSS Packs 120 Effects Into the New EX-4 Effects Expander
Pedals & Effects

BOSS Packs 120 Effects Into the New EX-4 Effects Expander

BOSS introduces the EX-4 Effects Expander, packing 120 effects, bass-tuned sounds, flexible routing, and four simultaneous effects into a compact pedal.

Ampeg Adds a 4-Ohm Venture VB-212 for Single-Cab Rigs
Amps

Ampeg Adds a 4-Ohm Venture VB-212 for Single-Cab Rigs

Ampeg adds a 4-ohm Venture VB-212 bass cabinet with two 12-inch Lavoce woofers, a 40-pound build, and a single-cab option for Venture heads’ full rated output.

Oteil Burbridge Heads West with Oteil & Friends for March 2027 Tour
Concerts & Tours

Oteil Burbridge Heads West with Oteil & Friends for March 2027 Tour

Oteil & Friends will play seven shows in Colorado and the Pacific Northwest in March 2027. Get the tour dates, full lineup, and more from Oteil Burbridge.

Bass of the Week: Conway’s MPS Gets the Ghost Burst Treatment
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Conway’s MPS Gets the Ghost Burst Treatment

Conway Guitars’ MPS Mark Peric Signature bass features a semi-hollow walnut body, Ghost Burst finish, 32-inch scale, Bartolini pickups, and Mike Pope preamp.

Lalah Hathaway Returns With “Made In Chicago,” Featuring Eric “Pikfunk” Smith
New Albums

Lalah Hathaway Returns With “Made In Chicago,” Featuring Eric “Pikfunk” Smith

Lalah Hathaway returns with "Made In Chicago," a soulful tribute to her hometown featuring Eric “Pikfunk” Smith on bass. Hear the album opener, “47th Street.”

Geddy Lee and Keanu Reeves Lead This Week’s Top 10
Weekly Top 10

Geddy Lee and Keanu Reeves Lead This Week’s Top 10

Geddy Lee’s Rush performances, our exclusive Keanu Reeves interview, and Stuart Spector’s Stonefly bass lead this week’s top 10 most-read stories on No Treble.

Josh Cohen Takes His Solo Bass World Into a Full Band on “We Are Home”
New Albums

Josh Cohen Takes His Solo Bass World Into a Full Band on “We Are Home”

Josh Cohen expands his solo bass world with "We Are Home," his first ensemble album as a bandleader, featuring eight originals and a Toronto jazz ensemble.

Henrik Linder Goes Mini With New Mayones Cali Signature Basses
Basses

Henrik Linder Goes Mini With New Mayones Cali Signature Basses

Mayones teams up with Henrik Linder for the Cali HL 5 and 6, pairing a 17.1-inch scale with signature electronics. Watch the Dirty Loops bassist demonstrate.