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Blu DeTiger Releases Full-Length Debut, “All I Ever Want Is Everything”

Blu DeTiger grew her audience on TikTok with killer covers and then her own original songs. Though the platform is based on brevity, DeTiger has been getting deeper into long form releases. Now, she’s dropped her debut full-length studio album, “All I Ever Want Is Everything.”

Milan Srdanovic: Niška Banja (9/8 Solo Bass Arrangement)

No Treble readers never fail to impress us. Here’s a video Milan Srdanovic shared with us of a masterful solo bass arrangement of “Niška Banja.”

Weekly Top 10: March 30 – April 5, 2024

This week’s top 10 includes plenty of bass gear (including a top 10), tour news from Stray Cats and the new Beat band, our podcast episode with Henrik Linder, an epic video with Ron Carter and Marcus Miller, and more.

Ed Friedland, Kevin Ravellette, and Kenji Lancaster: Tricrotism

In this video, Ed Friedland (on double bass) covers the Oscar Pettiford tune “Tricrotism.” The tune also features Kevin Ravellette on sax and my friend Kenji Lancaster on drums.

Brian Bromberg Pays Tribute to a Legend on “LaFaro”

Scott LaFaro was only 25 when he tragically died in a car accident in 1961, but the body of work he left changed jazz bass playing for good. He influenced the majority of today’s best bassists. That includes Brian Bromberg, who has just released a trio album in his honor.

Ernie Ball Music Man Launches “Custom Design Experience” Instrument Configurator

Ernie Ball Music Man has launched the Custom Design Experience, an online instrument configurator that lets you spec out your own StingRay Special bass.

Cory Wong Live at DHL Supply Chain Warehouse: Delivered

You have to hand it to DHL. They asked Cory Wong to “write a song that demonstrates the idea of ‘supply chain’.” Cory delivered an excellent, funky tune with the help of bassist Yohannes Tona, and some killer string and horn sections.

Belew, Levin, Vai, and Carey Announce Full “Beat” Tour Dates

We recently shared that Beat - the nearly unbelievable lineup of Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Steve Vai, and Danny Carey - would be teaming up to perform the music of King Crimson’s ’80s lineup. Now they’ve revealed a massive North American tour.

Groove – Episode #112: Henrik Linder

In this Groove podcast episode, Henrik Linder shares insights into his musical world. He talks about the joy of learning and growing as a musician, the transition from covers to original music, and the role of the bass in a band. He also discusses how social media has opened new doors for musicians.