Dave Holland Releases “Another Land”
Dave Holland has returned with a new trio record with guitarist Kevin Eubanks and drummer Obed Calvaire. “Another Land” is a studio album, but the songs are derived from themes that developed organically during the concerts before recording.
Almog Sharvit Releases Solo Debut, “Get Up Or Cry”
Composer and bassist Almog Sharvit has marked his debut as a leader with “Get Up Or Cry”, an album that defies genres with shades of jazz, electronica, rock, bluegrass, and even 20th-century classical music.
Brubaker Guitars Announces the JXB-USA Standard Bass
Brubaker Guitars has unveiled a new bass to their lineup called the JXB-USA Standard. Built in the U.S. with locally sourced and sustainably harvested woods, the model is a take on the classic J-Bass.
Nate Navarro Publishes “BASS: 4-String Etudes, Riffs, Songs & Exercises”
Nate Navarro has been wowing No Treble readers for years. Now, he’s ready to teach us a thing or two in his first book, “BASS: 4-String Etudes, Riffs, Songs & Exercises”.
Bass of the Week: May Custom Basses DCM4
This week we’re checking a bass that luthier Shawn May calls a “super secret fun project.” This version of his DCM4 features a medium 32-inch scale and an amazing flame maple and ebony theme.
Nick Cageao Leaves Mutoid Man
Nick Cageao has announced he is no longer in Mutoid Man. The bassist, who is featured on both of their full-length studio albums, shared the news in an Instagram Story.
TC Electronic Launches the Zeus Drive Pedal
TC Electronic has unveiled the Zeus Drive, an overdrive boost circuit in the style of the classic Klon pedal. The compact pedal is described as having a luxurious warm tone and an astonishing dynamic response.
Nightwish Announces Touring Bassist
Back in January, Marko Hietala parted ways with Nightwish after two decades in the band. The announcement came ahead of their world tour, and now the pioneering symphonic metal outfit has revealed who will be holding down the bottom for the trek.
David Ellefson Responds to Megadeth Firing
Days after being ousted from Megadeth, David Ellefson has made a statement about his firing. Ellefson sent his response to Rolling Stone.
Brian Bromberg’s “A Little Driving Music” Now Available
After being cooped up for a year, bass virtuoso Brian Bromberg is ready to hit the open road. That’s clear from his new album, “A Little Driving Music”, which evokes the feeling of a free-spirited joy ride.
Bergantino Unveils the B|Amp Mk2
Six years after its initial release, Bergantino Amplification has updated the B|Amp with a new version. The B|Amp Mk2 takes the original’s flexibility and adds to it.
Dunlop Launches Bass Freq’s Podcast
If you can’t get enough bass talk, then you’re in for a treat. Dunlop has just launched a new podcast called Bass Freq’s, which will feature weekly conversations with bass players. They kicked things off with Doug Wimbish.