Theo Katzman: The Death of Us
Theo Katzman has just released another video in advance of his new album, “Modern Johnny Sings: Songs in the Age of Vibe.” Once again, Joe Dart joins Theo to lay down the funky low end (recording with his signature bass).
Zlatoyar: Kind Sadness
No Treble reader Zlatoyar has shared another video with us, and this is one beautiful solo bass performance. In this clip, Zlatoyar performs his original composition, “Kind Sadness.”
Matteo Mancuso, Stefano India, and Giuseppe Bruno: Havona
Guitarist Matteo Mancuso has a new project with bassist Stefano India and drummer Giuseppe Bruno, and if this video is any indication, it is a killer line up. In this clip, the trio takes on Jaco Pastorius’s tune, “Havona.”
Quintin Berry: Watching You
I saw this video by Quintin Berry yesterday on Facebook. Somehow I missed it back in 2017 when he originally shared it. Here’s the official video for Quintin’s tune, “Watching You,” which features him on vocals, some gnarly bass, and his unique way of playing.
Black Pumas: Colors
Black Pumas won the “Best New Band” award at the 2019 Austin Music Awards, and this video should demonstrate why. The band recently made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, performing their song “Colors.”
Michael League: Bass Pedal Tricks
Reverb shared this cool video of Snarky Puppy bassist/bandleader Michael League demoing some of his favorite pedal tricks, sharing stories of his favorite bassists, and his philosophy on using pedals, including “Is this the most musically appropriate thing?”
Pete O’Neill: Take On Me
Bassist and No Treble reader Pete O’Neill shared his video with us saying, “Always loved the 80s melodies. This one is ‘Take on Me’ By A-HA.”
Scary Pockets: I’d Rather Go Blind / Doo Wop
Scary Pockets is back with a new video, once featuring the groovy bass lines of Joe Ayoub. In this clip, the band is joined by guest vocalist Maiya Sykes and a mashup of Etta James’ “I’d Rather Go Blind” and Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop.”
Bobby Vega: Slap Bass Secrets
Bobby Vega didn’t make this year’s NAMM Show (and we missed him big time). Thankfully, Scott’s Bass Lessons shared this clip recently of Bobby and Scott Devine discussing all things slap bass – and showing us the way.
The World of Marleaux: Best Friends
Marleaux is celebrating 30 years in business this year. So Lisa Wulff, Lisa Köberlein, Nicole Badila, Joanna Dudkowska, and Ariane Cap got together to put together a special video to mark the event. “Best Friends” is an epic bass tune, written by Wulff.
Juna Serita: The Princess of Funk
The last time we featured a video with Juna Serita, we were all knocked out her cover of Tower of Power’s “What Is Hip?” Now our friends at BassTheWorld have shared a groovy video by Juna Serita and her band performing “The Princess of Funk.”
NAMM 2020: No Treble’s Bass Gear Roundup
The No Treble crew is in Anaheim for the annual Winter NAMM show to get the scoop on all the latest bass gear. While it takes some time to cover it all, we’re thrilled to share what we’ve gathered so far.