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Samuel Haynes: Tempest 2.0 (Remaster)
Samuel Haynes is busy visiting his back catalog and remastering videos from the past. He shared this one for “Tempest 2.0,” which is a technical two-handed tapping piece.
Jacob Collier Releases “Djesse Vol. 4”
Multi-instrumentalist and musical genius Jacob Collier has completed his Djesse album series with the newly-released “Djesse Vol. 4.” The star-studded record covers an enormous amount of musical ground with jazz, pop, latin, and even some heavy metal.
How to Play Octave Slides On Bass: Essential Rock Technique
In this lesson, we take a look at octave slides and how they can intensify our rock and roll bass playing! We’ll practice playing a root note in the lower register of the bass and then slide up to play the octave on the adjacent string.
Miki Santamaria: Tears
In this video, Miki Santamaria performs “Tears” at Sol de Sants Studio in Barcelona. It’s a beautifully moving piece.
Sting Announces New Power Trio For “Sting 3.0” Tour
Sting made his name as the bassist and vocalist for a power trio called The Police, and now he’s getting back to the format. He’s announced a new tour called “STING 3.0” featuring a new trio with longtime guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas of Mumford & Sons fame.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (February 2024)
February was a great month for bass videos on No Treble. Of the 29 we shared, here are the top 10 reader favorites.
Mery’s Key: Step By Step (“Acoustic”)
Kevin Reginald Cooke sent us a new video by his project, Mery’s Key. Here’s their acoustic version of “Step By Step,” with just bass and vocals. The official track also includes “drums and 80s-flavored synths.”
Kim Gordon’s Second Solo Album, “The Collective,” Out Now
Five years after her solo debut, former Sonic Youth bassist Kim Gordon has returned with her sophomore album, “The Collective.”
Bass of the Week: Overwater Basses Progress Series IV Standard 5-String
This week we’re checking out a killer Progress Series IV Standard 5-string bass by Overwater Basses. Its swamp ash body has a gorgeous walnut top that’s matched with a walnut headstock cap, walnut fingerboard binding, and walnut block inlays.
DarWin: Soul Police (with Simon Phillips, Greg Howe, Mohini Dey, and More)
DarWin put together an ambitious project with an incredible lineup of musicians. For “Soul Police,” the lineup includes Mohini Dey, Matt Bissonette, Simon Phillips, Greg Howe, Derek Sherinian, and Chariya Bissonette.
In Memoriam: T.M. Stevens
T.M. Stevens has died after a long illness. He was 72 years old. Stevens was a unique player that was comfortable and excelled in a wide range of genres. As such, he played with an incredible list of musicians.
Mark Egan Releases “Cross Currents”
Mark Egan has just released “Cross Currents,” a new trio album featuring the talents of drummer. Shawn Pelton and guitarist Shane Theriot. Described as the bassist's most versatile and ambitious album to date, the music covers a lot of ground with styles including funk, ambient, swamp rock, second-line, Cajun, and Indian.