Archive for July 2021 - Page 7

Scale the Summit has returned with their seventh studio album, entitled “Subjects”. The instrumental trio of Chris Letchford, Kilian Duarte, and Charlie Engen took a different approach for the record by inviting guest vocalists on each track.

Two years after introducing the June-60 chorus, TC Electronic has updated the pedal with loads of upgrades. It still has its all-analog bucket brigade design based on the Roland Juno-60 synth’s chorus circuit, with a complete internal overhaul.

No Treble reader Nico Cabrera sent us this video of his new track, “Kactus”, which is out now on all streaming platforms. Nico recorded this original tune with his band last month, which he described as a kind of “tiny desk” format without the public.

One of the most recognizable bass guitars will be getting a permanent spot on display at the Museum of London – or at least its pieces will. Paul Simonon’s infamous Fender Precision he smashed on stage will be part of the museum’s exhibition.

This month, we chat with the talented Tom Kennedy, an accomplished touring and studio musician who ranks as one of the top acoustic and electric bass players in the world. Enjoy the conversation...

Today’s featured video is a long one, but it is worth checking out. Episode #63 of Emmet Cohen’s “Live From Emmet’s Place” features special guest Christian McBride and a ton of fantastic music.

If you’ve been following No Treble for a while, there’s a good chance you’ve seen videos of Josh Cohen playing some mind-bending bass tapping. Now he’s released a transcription and play-along book on the subject.

Laney Amplification has unveiled a new line of bass amps and cabinets. The Digbeth series includes the DB-PRE bass preamplifier pedal, two amp heads, four cabs, and one combo.

The Legend, Stanley Clarke, is back with episode 3 of his “Bass Nation” Series. In this episode, there is some great history regarding the electric bass. There is also an interview section with Jack Casady and others.

Testament, Exodus, and Death Angel were on the road early last year as part of the “Bay Strikes Back” tour. It was, of course, cut short by the pandemic. However, the trio of thrash icons is ready to strike back again.

Tim Fletcher and Troy Hughes’ epic project “Kansas: Leftoverture – The Complete Basslines” has reached its sixth chapter, featuring Dave Hope’s work on “Questions Of My Childhood”.

Our good friend Tony Senatore sent us this video of him playing with the Andy Rothstein Band. In this clip, they play an original composition entitled “Mystic Mud”, which is going to be on the group’s upcoming album, “Truth Against the World”.