Archive for May 2021 - Page 8

My love runs deep for synth bass. Today’s clip comes from the one and only Stevie Wonder. In this one, we hear Stevie’s isolated Moog Bass on the classic track, “Higher Ground”.

Last year, Genesis announced a highly-anticipated reunion tour that would take the band across Ireland and the UK. It was ultimately rescheduled to this fall, but now the group has unveiled its first North American dates in 14 years.

This week we’re looking at the Ikejima Four Fretless by Kriz Lenz. The first of the new “Ikejima” design series, the bass features simple materials used in a beautiful way.

The Main Squeeze is back, and they’re getting the Led out on this new video. Check out their rocking take on “The Ocean”.

We’re sad today to report that bassist Tony Markellis has passed away of undisclosed causes. He was 68 years old. Markellis had a forty-seven-year career playing a variety of styles but is best known for playing in Trey Anastasio’s solo projects.

Here’s our weekly roundup for your favorite stories we’ve published on No Treble, with Esperanza Spalding (BPTK), Primus Tour Dates, New Bass Gear, Rebecca Johnson Band, and more.

Rosan Asmussen shared this fantastic video on our Facebook group today, and I’ve already watched it several times. Here’s her bass and vocal jam, entitled “Natiwondeh”.

Today marks 12 years since No Treble officially launched. Today we look back at the past year and forward to another year of supporting the global bass playing community.

Positive Grid has released a special edition of their flagship practice amp with the Spark Pearl. The amp is styled with white Tolex trimmed with gold piping and a contrast-stitched carrying strap.

In 2014, Simon Wood-Harris shared a video for his Unidentified Flying Project. “There is a Dream” was a huge hit for readers, thanks in part to Pino Palladino. Seven years later, we get to hear more, with their tune, “Dance The Rain”.

April is in the books, so it is time to look back. Here are the top 10 No Treble reader favorite bass gear stories of the month.