Archive for 2023 - Page 57
Fender Announces Made in Japan Limited International Color Series Basses
Fender has unveiled a new limited run of Made in Japan instruments. The International Color Series are described as “Vintage Fender vibes meets Made in Japan craftsmanship.” The series includes a Precision Bass and a Jazz Bass.
Black Hole Constellation: A ttempts (Bass Playthrough)
Black Hole Constellation’s Michal Jahoda sent us a video of him playing through his new single, “A ttempts.”
Kool & The Gang Announce New Album
R&B legends Kool & The Gang have been keeping the party going for nearly 60 years, and they’re not stopping. The band has announced a new album, “People Just Wanna Have Fun,” which is due out July 14th.
Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers Announce Fall Tour
The Wooten Brothers are about the head down under for a week’s worth of gigs in Australia. Before taking the flight, they’ve announced a new fall tour across the East Coast with the Rebirth Brass Band.
In Memoriam: Andy Rourke
The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 59 years old. Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr shared the sad news on social media.
Dancing Queen: Rutger Gunnarsson’s Isolated Bass
Maarten Plukker sent me another isolated bass video he created using Moises. Here’s Rutger Gunnarsson’s isolated bass line on ABBA’s “Dancing Queen.”
Jim Reilly Announces New Book on Rob Turner and EMG Pickups
Author Jim Reilly has announced another biography of a music industry titan. “Chasing Tone: How Rob Turner and EMG Revolutionized the Guitar’s Sound” examines the life and work of the pickup designer.
From the Bottom: Breaking Down Robbie Shakespeare’s Bass Line on “Pull Up to the Bumper”
In this episode, Paul Thompson breaks down the hit that made Grace Jones a pop star. The iconic bass line that kicks off “Pull Up to the Bumper” is an all-time groove by the late, great Robbie Shakespeare.
Marcelo and Almudena Hormaechea: Season of the VVitch
No Treble reader Marcelo Hormaechea shared this wonderful video of he and his daughter performing an impressive bass and vocal duet on Basque Television (ETB2).
Alice Lane Joins Infected Rain
Infected Rain has announced some lineup changes this year, but they’ve revealed a new member. Alice Lane has joined the group and already in lockstep with the band.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (April 2023)
We tallied up the counts. Here are the top 10 No Treble reader favorite videos for the month of April 2023. Enjoy.
Robyn Adele Anderson: Schism
During some random Youtube moments, I stumbled onto this video, and I was glad I did. Robyn Adele Anderson took on Tool’s “Schism” with strings, keys, and drums, and it is incredible.