Ghost-Note with MonoNeon: Inner Turmoil
I really dig the Zildjian LIVE! series. I also really dig Ghost-Note. In this clip, drummer Sarah Thawer takes the spotlight on the tune, “Inner Turmoil,” and MonoNeon once again lays it down with some impressive lines. This one has it all!
Vulfpeck: Test Drive
Vulfpeck is back with a new video, and once again, they got us moving. In this clip, Joe Dart and the band perform the instrumental, “Test Drive.” So good to see these guys again!
Studio Jams #69: Open Jam / Tutu
I’ve been a long time fan of Studio Jams. Here’s episode #69, which was filmed on April 18, 2015. Nathan East, James “Biscuit” Rouse, Gil Parris, and Matt King combine an open jam with “Tutu” in this clip.
Offer Ram: “The Rain Song” Solo Bass Arrangement
Last month, Offer Ram shared this stunning video of him performing a beautiful solo bass cover of Led Zeppelin’s “The Rain Song.” Such a chill tune, expertly arranged for bass.
Panem: As Far As I Know (The Lockdown Sessions)
Emeline Fougeray often shares some pretty impressive videos on Facebook of her playing along to tunes. She’s also part of the band Panem. This video is the band’s second one in their “Lockdown Sessions,” offering up a chill vibe and some tasty bass lines throughout.
Charles Berthoud: Quarantine Collab
Charles Berthoud asked musicians from around the world to send him recordings of them playing in E minor at 120 bpm. He received 300 videos, watched them all, then arranged them into this tune. He calls it “The Biggest EVER Quarantine Collab.”
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in April 2020
Another month in the books means that we’re ready to celebrate the top gear stories. Here are the No Treble reader top 10 bass gear stories for the month of April 2020.
Viktor Lorincz: Red & Blue Power
It has been a while since we’ve been able to feature Viktor Lorincz. But he’s back with another killer video, and this time, he’s adding even more impressive work to his music.
No Treble Goes to 11
Today marks 11 years since No Treble officially launched. The site you’re looking at today looks a whole lot different than that day, thanks to our excellent contributors. Thank you for being here. You’re the reason we do this!
Marcus Miller: Havana (International Jazz Day 2020)
Artists from around the world celebrated International Jazz Day 2020 the only way we can right now, with individual broadcasts from their homes and studios. Marcus Miller participated with a song he’s been working on, entitled “Havana.”
Celebrate Groove on Bandcamp Day
Bandcamp has announced another “Bandcamp Day,” a day where they waive the revenue share on their platform and give 100% of the sales to their artists and creators. No Treble hosts Groove (our podcast) on Bandcamp. Please check this out and share.
REO Brothers: Penny Lane
I stumbled upon this video this morning, and I was completely knocked out. The REO Brothers is a Filipino band composed of four brothers, including bassist Ralph Otic. In this clip, the brothers absolutely nail The Beatles’ “Penny Lane”.