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Alabama Shakes Bring the Soul to Fallon With Zac Cockrell on Bass
Alabama Shakes returned to late night with “I Feel Hope Coming,” featuring Zac Cockrell on bass and a soulful groove from their new album, I Must Be Dreaming
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
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.
Geezer Butler Joins Jack Black’s Jack Sabbath for “War Pigs”
Geezer Butler closed out Jack Sabbath’s Power to the People set with “War Pigs” after Revel Ian handled bass on the band’s Sabbath and Ozzy covers live.
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
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.
Goose Gets Heavy on “Good Times // End Times” with Trevor Weekz Locked In
Goose brought “Good Times // End Times” to Jimmy Kimmel Live, with Trevor Weekz delivering a thick Elrick five string tone and plenty of low end weight.
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
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.
Charles Berthoud Makes His Bass Sound Like a Monster Synth
Charles Berthoud gives his bass a futuristic makeover, using wild synth sounds from a Future Impact, neon strings, and glowing LED fretboard lights in a fun new performance.
Venom Bassist and Frontman Conrad “Cronos” Lant Dies at 63
Venom bassist and frontman Conrad “Cronos” Lant has died at 63, leaving a legacy that helped shape black metal and generations of extreme metal musicians.
Sterling by Music Man StingRay Plus Adds Three Pickup Voices and a Boost
Sterling by Music Man’s StingRay Plus adds three pickup wiring options and a push-push volume boost, with four- and five-string models starting at $499.