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The Bad Plus Releases “Complex Emotions”
The Bad Plus has returned with “Complex Emotions,” marking the band’s second effort with the new quartet lineup of bassist Reid Anderson, drummer Dave King, guitarist Ben Monder, and saxophonist Chris Speed.
Brubaker Guitars Introduces NBS Headless Bass Series with BOB Swappable Preamps
Brubaker Guitars has launched the NBS Headless Bass Series, a line of four- and five-string basses available in both 34-inch and 30-inch scales.
Mery’s Key: Breadcrumbs
Mery’s Key is back with another new song. “Breadcrumbs” was recorded at Urban Recording Studio in Trieste, Italy, with the duo of Mery Bertòs and Kevin Reginald Cooke being joined by drummer Christian Leale.
Pops Magellan Returns with “Deep Thoughts”
Pops Magellan’s has released “Misunderstood,” from her upcoming EP “Damage.” “Deep Thoughts” that blends “Brazilian maracatu melodies, live and electronic drums, and funk infused with rock and spacey soundscapes.”
Groove – Episode #119: Emma Anzai
Emma Anzai, known for her dynamic bass playing with both Sick Puppies and, more recently, Evanescence, is our guest for this month's podcast.
Incognito: Colibri/The Bass & Keys/Supersonic Lord Sumo (Live)
JavaJazzFest dropped this excellent video of Incognito performing at the festival this year. Here’s the band tearing through “Colibri” and “The Bass & Keys/Supersonic Lord Sumo.”
Peter Hook & The Light Announce 2025 North American Tour
Peter Hook and his band The Light have announced a 2025 tour of North America with his son, Jack Bates, sharing the bass duties.
Master Bass Improvisation: A Beginner’s Guide to Rock and Country Bass Lines
Learn how to begin improvising a bass line for a rock song or country song. In this lesson, we cover the steps to learning how to improvise a great bass line to support the song.
Alex Bershadsky Trio: Jacob’s Dream
Alex Bershadsky memorialized his late father in a song called “Jacob’s Dream,” and today we’re sharing his video for it. The music is beautiful and uplifting for a wonderful tribute.
Sérgio Bartolo Releases “Galaxicografia”
Brazilian bassist Sérgio Bartolo has released a cool new EP called “Galaxicografia,” which tells an unusual story in an instrumental form. The bassist and composer, known for his work with bands like Karnak and Funk Como Le Gusta, took inspiration from a story his grandfather wrote.
Reader Spotlight: Randy Landau
Meet Randy Landau, a long-time bassist with a seriously impressive resume. Randy is this week’s No Treble reader in the spotlight. Here’s his story…
Sunn Amplifiers Introduces the DoomBox Cabinet
Late last year, Mission Engineering and Fender announced the return of Sunn Amplifiers. They’ve re-issued some of their most popular amps and now they’ve introduced a new cabinet called the DoomBox.