Archive for December 2020 - Page 7
Janek Gwizdala Releases “From Practice to Performance” Instructional Book
Janek Gwizdala has published a new book called “From Practice to Performance” that is written to translate your woodshedding to the stage. Split into two parts, the book walks you through how to actually utilize all the things you learn.
Bass of the Week: Manton Customs Titan 6-String Bass
Daniel Brunn shared his new six-string Titan bass built by Robin Manton of Manton Customs and we were instantly intrigued. As modern as it looks, the instrument is inspired in part by instruments from the 17th century.
Loud As Funk: Coolest Mutha Funkas On The Planet
Please help us welcome the latest addition to the No Treble family: Joshua Sailor! Joshua is kicking off a series of videos, starting with this one featuring Yuki "Lin" Hiyashi and his band, Loud As Funk. The band is TIGHT And Yuki is the anchor!
Clutch Releases “Weathermaker Vault Series Vol I”
Groove rockers Clutch have released the first in album in their new “Weathermaker Vault Series”, which is a collection of cover songs and re-recordings. The project began in 2019 as a series of digital releases.
Adamovic Unveils the Katana Concept Bass
Adamovic Basses has unveiled the latest in their Concept line of instruments with The Katana bass. The company has been developing it for several years, which advanced thanks to a collaboration with Moto Fukushima.
Dirty Loops: Breakdown
Dirty Loops continues to share videos in support of their new album, “Phoenix”. “Breakdown” is a super chill tune by the band, with some laid back bass work by Henrik Linder.
Troy Sanders and Gone is Gone Release Second Full-Length Album
A month after releasing a new album with Killer Be Killed, Troy Sanders has another new record out with Gone is Gone. “If Everything Happens For A Reason… Then Nothing Really Matters At All” is the second full-length album from the band.
Barefaced Audio Releases First Effects Pedal: The Machinist
Barefaced Audio is primarily a company that builds bass and guitar cabs, but they’ve just unveiled their first effects pedal. The Machinist was dreamed up after Rage Against The Machine bassist Tim Commerford contacted Barefaced to try out a cab.
Federico Malaman and Gev Delano: Mala-Gev-Jam
We featured a video of 10-year-old bassist Gev Delano last week, and we were all blown away. Turns out, we’re not the only ones. Federico Malaman wrote a tune that he wanted to record with the young bassist. Here’s the video for “Mala-Gev-Jam”.
Sodom Returns with “Genesis XIX”
German thrash metal mainstay Sodom has returned with their sixteenth studio album, entitled “Genesis XIX”. The record is the first to feature the band’s new lineup.
Yamaha Announces Limited Edition Peter Hook Signature Bass
Yamaha has introduced a new Signature Series model with the Peter Hook Signature BB Bass. The former Joy Division/New Order bassist worked with the company to combine aspects of his BB1200S and the BB734A that he currently plays with The Light.
Harry Styles: Sledgehammer
When we shared the video of ZZ Top performing “La Grange” on the Howard Stern Show, our friend Greg Hickey replied with this video of Harry Styles performing Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer” on the show. Harry and the band nailed it.