Archive for August 2024 - Page 2

Epifani has introduced a new pedal called the Boost Da Bass Preamp DI, which they say was “meticulously engineered to ensure that your bass tones are rich, full, deep and harmoniously blend with the other instruments.”

Zander Zon is back with another collab video. In this one, he teams up with Tommy Lee Depp for a two-bass performance of Zon’s tune, “Heartbeat Lyrics,” which was on his “Saturn Return” album.

After over two decades with the band, bassist Peter Hughes has left The Mountain Goats. The news was shared in a post on the band’s social media.

This week, we’re checking out another fabulous instrument from the collection of Bass Upfront founder David Sutkin. This custom scroll bass from Mana Basso is a four-string with an extra-long 35-inch scale.

We’re forever grateful to the folks at the North Sea Jazz Archive for dropping so much content from their archives. Here’s one they recently shared, with Marcus Miller and his band performing at the festival in 2013.

Los Angeles-based fusion group King Llama has released a new album called fata implexis that defies genre boundaries. The group, which is the brainchild of guitarist/songwriter Ryan T. Bailey and drummer Luis Briones, underwent some changes after the COVID lockdown.

Here’s your weekly roundup of No Treble’s top 10 reader-favorite stories from the world of bass.

Recorded live at the Morris Civic Auditorium in South Bend, Indiana, in 1973, here’s The Section’s complete performance.

Zeal & Ardor scored one of the most acclaimed releases of 2022 with their self-titled album. Now, they’ve followed it up with “Greif.”

In this episode, I’m breaking down my favorite Tower of Power song: “Soul Vaccination” (1973). We’ll dive into how each member of the band (including the late, great Rocco Prestia) serves a function to create an iconic groove.

Tony Levin has released his first video from his upcoming album, “Bringing It Down to the Bass,” which is super cool. The album's lineup is amazing. This track includes Manu Katché (drums), Dominic Miller (guitar), Pete Levin (keyboards), and Alex Foster (sax).

Modest Mouse celebrated the 20th anniversary of their hit record, “Good News For People Who Love Bad News,” with a reissue earlier this year. Now, the indie icons will take the show on the road on a 21-date tour.