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10 Must-Hear Albums Bassists Loved in 2024: Reader Favorites That Defined the Year
The end of the year is a time for reflection. One of our favorite things is to amplify what the global bass playing community is doing, and there’s no better way than to share their music. We covered many albums this year. Here are the top 10 reader favorites for 2024.
Bass Legend Hutch Hutchinson Anchors a Global Holiday Medley of Hope With Playing For Change
Playing For Change just dropped another incredible and inspiring video for the holidays. Watch James "Hutch" Hutchinson anchor a global band in this beautiful medley of Rastaman Chant/Amazing Grace.
Mike Watt and mssv Return with “Trippy Psychedelic Fever Dream” Album and 68-Date 2025 Tour
Mike Watt has spent lots of time on the road with mssv over the past few years, and 2025 won’t be any different. The band has announced a new album will be released on March 7th, followed by 68-date tour.
Best of 2024: 10 Beautiful to Bizarre “Bass of the Week” Picks That Readers Loved
When Kevin started the "Bass of the Week" column in 2011, his goal was to share low-end instruments ranging from beautiful to bizarre. Here are the top 10 that caught your eye in 2024.
Hiromi’s Sonicwonder and Hadrien Feraud Shine at Jazz à Vienne 2024: Watch Their Stunning Performance
Hiromi’s Sonicwonder (with Hadrien Feraud, Adam O’Farrill, and Gene Coye) delivered an unforgettable performance at Jazz à Vienne 2024.
The Infinite Arc: Coheed and Cambria and Mastodon Join Forces for 2025 U.S. Tour
Coheed and Cambria will team up with Mastodon for an epic outing called “The Infinite Arc” Tour. The run will take place two months after Coheed and Cambria’s new album, "The Father of Make Believe," releases on March 14th.
Reader Spotlights and Videos: 10 Favorites Among Bassists in 2024
Since day one, we’ve been committed to celebrating the incredible stories and music of No Treble readers. Here are the top 10 favorites from the No Treble community this year.
Paul McCartney’s Original Hofner Returns to Action After 51 Years (with “Get Back”)
Paul McCartney’s original 1961 Hofner bass was found after a 51 year search. Sir Paul brought it out on stage in London on December 19, with the help of some special guests: Ronnie Wood and Ringo Starr.
Verdine White’s Single “Superman” Honors Maurice White’s Legacy in Emotional Tribute
Bass icon Verdine White of Earth, Wind & Fire has paid tribute to his late brother and bandmate Maurice with a new solo song. “Superman,” released on Maurice’s 83rd birthday, marks Verdine’s first time singing solo.
Best Bass Amps of 2024: 10 Reader Favorites That Stole the Spotlight
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re thrilled to kick off our annual “Best Of” series, where we celebrate the bass gear, music, stories, and more that resonated most with our readers over the year. Here are the top 10 reader-favorite bass amps for 2024.
Starblaster’s 4am Funk Dance Party: Sam Wilkes Delivers Jaw-Dropping Bass at The York
Starblaster laid down some serious grooves at The York in Los Angeles, CA, and just dropped a video from their performance. "4am Funk Dance Party" lives up to its name, with some heady bobbing funky goodness.
From Aerosmith to Close Enemies: Tom Hamilton’s New Band Announces Debut Single and Tour Dates
Back in October, Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton announced the first gig with his new band, Close Enemies. Now they’ve shared the news that they’ve signed with TLG/ROCK for label services and that their debut single, “Sound of a Train,” will be out on January 17th.