Archive for March 2024 - Page 7

Jon Button’s bass became his passport, navigating through gigs that spanned commercial scores, movie soundtracks, and tours with music royalty such as Sheryl Crow, Shakira, and, ultimately, The Who. He’s our guest for this month’s episode of Groove - the No Treble Podcast.

When I spotted NPR’s latest Tiny Desk Concert, I figured it would be great. It took one second to verify. Andy Randazzo kicks things off to set the tone for this performance by Butcher Brown and his “solar music.”

Donny Benét has released his sixth album, “Infinite Desires,” which marks the first on his own label, Donnyland Records. The album continues his celebration of retro pop, funk, and disco with synthesizers, drum machines, and some deep bass lines.

Cort Guitars has introduced the Artisan Space 5, a five-string bass that revives their headless line of instruments from the 1980s. The modernistic bass brings contemporary features and enhancements to the mix, of course.

I’ve been enjoying Kinga Glyk’s new album, “Real Life.” Here’s a great behind-the-scenes clip of the tune, “Unfollower,” which she cowrote with Michael League.

After a decade in the band, Paz Lenchantin has departed from The Pixies to focus on her own projects. The Pixies revealed Emma Richardson as their next bassist.

Bergantino has once again expanded their NXT bass cab lineup with the NXT410-C, a 4×10 cab they designed with touring bassists in mind.

In this video, the REO Brothers take on “Now and Then,” aka “the last Beatles song,” which was released in November 2023.

I’ve been fascinated by Craig Butterfield’s playing ever since we posted his jaw-dropping “Donna Lee” video. Now, he’s part of an an acoustic supergroup called EZRA, which just released their debut album.

Badstroke Guitars used the force to create this killer Sallos 4FF bass with an incredible full-body custom inlay of the Death Star from Star Wars, complete with a laser inlay that fires across the fingerboard. As if that's not enough, the entire display is glow-in-the-dark.

No Treble contributor Ryan Madora appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! recently, backing Jenny Lewis on this performance of “Psychos.”

Phish will be embarking on a 26-date tour this summer. Before the band kicks off their run, bassist Mike Gordon will be taking his solo band on the road.