Bill Laswell Needs Our Help: GoFundMe Launched for Visionary Bassist and Producer
A GoFundMe has been launched to support Bill Laswell as the legendary bassist and producer faces ongoing health challenges and mounting living and medical expenses.
Thundercat Returns With “Distracted,” His Most Expansive Album Yet
Thundercat is back with "Distracted", his first album since 2020. Hear the bass phenom stretch out with guests including Tame Impala, Mac Miller, Lil Yachty, and Willow.
Gov’t Mule Expands 2026 Tour With “Kicking In Your Stall” Summer Run
Gov’t Mule has expanded its 2026 tour schedule with the “Kicking In Your Stall” summer run, featuring headlining dates across the U.S. from July through August.
Napalm Death’s Shane Embury Goes Deep on Debut Solo Album “Bridge to Resolution”
Shane Embury has announced his debut solo album, Bridge to Resolution, and shared the first single, “Spasm Prayer.” The album arrives June 26.
Gene Simmons Expands 2026 Solo Tour With New West Coast Shows
Gene Simmons has added three West Coast solo tour dates for July 2026, with support from Sebastian Bach, Lita Ford, and Quiet Riot on select shows.
Sadowsky Debuts MetroExpress 6-String Bass Line with Modern and Vintage J/J Models
Sadowsky has introduced its MetroExpress 6-string bass line after two years of prototyping, with Modern and Vintage J/J models developed with input from Steve Bailey.
Doug Irwin Dies at 76: Master Guitar Builder Also Left His Mark on Bass History
Doug Irwin, the legendary luthier behind Jerry Garcia’s Wolf, Tiger, Rosebud, and more, has died at 76. He also left a lasting mark on bass history.
Bass of the Week: Devon Bass J6 Modern Stuns with Dye-Stabilized Boxwood Burl
Devon Smullen’s J6 Modern pairs a vivid dye-stabilized boxwood burl top with Bartolini dual-coil pickups, a Gregory 18-volt preamp, and premium custom details.
Ellefson-Soto Take On FEAR and Elvis Presley in Two Surprise New Covers
David Ellefson and Jeff Scott Soto have released two new Ellefson-Soto covers, taking on FEAR’s “IDCAY” and Elvis Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock.”
Miroslav Vitous Returns with First ECM Album as Leader in a Decade, “Mountain Call”
Miroslav Vitous has returned with "Mountain Call", his first ECM album as a leader in a decade, featuring Jack DeJohnette, Michel Portal, and Esperanza Spalding.
Weekly Top 10: Peter Cetera at Tanglewood, Fender’s 75th Anniversary P Basses, and More
Peter Cetera’s classic Chicago performance, Fender’s 75th anniversary Precision Bass collection, new gear, lessons, and more in No Treble’s Weekly Top 10 for Mar. 21-27, 2026.
Joe Lally on “Deface the Currency”, Fugazi, and His Philosophy on Bass
Joe Lally discusses The Messthetics’ new album "Deface the Currency," his years with Fugazi, bass gear, recording with Steve Albini, and his philosophy on groove, riffs, and authenticity.