Scott Devine, Danny Sapko, and Charles Berthoud put three basses on “Take On Me.” Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble are expanding their 2026 tour with a new run of fall dates. The shows will feature music from "Groove in the Face of Adversity" alongside a live performance of the Grateful Dead’s "Blues for Allah." www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Jad Freer has packed a clean preamp, expanded EQ, resonant high-pass filter, and professional DI into the pedalboard-friendly SARTO. Its ultra-high input impedance also makes it an intriguing option for piezo-equipped upright basses. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Napalm Death packed four decades of fury into one unforgettable Tiny Desk set. VIdeo in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Bad Brains bassist Darryl Jenifer stretches beyond his punk and dub roots on his new instrumental album, “The Weather Channel.” Hear his atmospheric reimagining of “Re-Ignition.” www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Remembering Jennifer Finch with this powerful three song L7 session from The Current. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Ron Carter brings his unmistakable voice to this beautiful duo performance of “Love Letters.” Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Aston “Familyman” Barrett helped define the sound of reggae bass. La Bella is honoring his legacy with a signature flatwound set built for smooth feel and deep, focused thump. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Dunable teamed up with Bongripper bassist Ron Petzke to build a Cyclops Bass for the deepest reaches of drop tuning. The 35-inch-scale monster is limited to just three instruments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Tetsuo Sakurai’s modified Yamaha five string gets a serious workout in this 1985 Casiopea set. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Melissa Etheridge has some serious low-end firepower on tour. Tim Lefebvre is holding down the bass chair through September. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Watch Marcus Miller celebrate Miles Davis with an all star Montreux reunion. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Black Flag is heading out on an extensive fall tour, bringing its influential punk catalog to clubs and theaters across the country. Bassist David Rodriguez says his goal is to make every performance feel like a true Black Flag show. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

BOSS has entered the electric bass gig bag market with the CB-EB15, a lightweight deluxe model built to accommodate a wide range of instrument shapes and sizes. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

This newly released Forq clip captures Kevin Scott digging deep on a Moollon P Bass in Zurich. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Meshell Ndegeocello and Cynthia Erivo put a soulful new spin on “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me),” the first taste of Ndegeocello’s guest-packed covers album, “Synonym.” Listen here: www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

String raking can make fast bass lines feel smoother, cleaner, and more relaxed. Ryan Madora breaks down the technique in this new Keep It Groovy lesson. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Watch Adam Ben Ezra turn a five string upright into an entire rhythm section. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Thundercat is taking “Distracted” on the road with a massive 32-date North American tour and a rotating cast of support acts. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Mastodon’s first album in five years is coming August 28th. Get a taste of "Marrow Deep" with the bass-heavy “Snakes for Dinner,” featuring Josh Homme. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

L7 bassist Jennifer Finch is facing an aggressive form of brain cancer. A GoFundMe has been launched to help cover the extensive care and in-home support she now requires. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Watch Flea and Anna Butterss trade electric bass, upright and trumpet across three songs on Tiny Desk. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

BASS OF THE WEEK: This Lakland 44-51 stopped us in our tracks. Take a closer look at its Buckeye Burst finish and beautifully figured roasted maple neck. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Linda May Han Oh and Melissa Aldana trade ideas on a fierce take of “Hallucinations.” Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Paul McCartney has once again become a “session man with the Stones.” Hear him bring the low end to “Covered in You” from the band’s new album, "Foreign Tongues." www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

From supporting Quintin Berry to checking out wild new gear and unforgettable bass lines, here are the stories that had No Treble readers clicking this week. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

The Wooten Brothers’ chemistry is undeniable in this Montreal performance. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Steve Swallow switched to electric bass in 1970 and has been “running backwards” toward the sound of gut strings ever since. In part two of our interview series, he explains the gear, technique, and decades of experimentation behind his singular tone. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

Watch CARRTOONS lock in with Kiefer and Nate Smith in this retro live session. Video in the comments. www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...

The Montreal Jazz Festival celebrated one of the music’s greatest ambassadors by presenting Christian McBride with the Miles Davis Award. Read more and watch his acceptance speech: www.notreble.com/buzz/2026/07...