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Khruangbin Wraps Up Live Album Series with “Live at Sydney Opera House”

Khruangbin Wraps Up Live Album Series with “Live at Sydney Opera House”

Khruangbin wrapped up their 2023 live series of albums with an epic double LP called “Live at Sydney Opera House.” The band, fronted by bassist/vocalist Laura Lee Ochoa, sold out the iconic Australian venue in November 2022 and delivered a monstrous performance.

Weekly Top 10: November 25 – December 1, 2023

Weekly Top 10: November 25 – December 1, 2023

Here’s your weekly top 10 list from No Treble. This week’s list includes plenty of gear, the #1 video of the week, tour news, and more.

Sonny Emory and Nathan East Duo Performance: Live Custom Hybrid Oak

Sonny Emory and Nathan East Duo Performance: Live Custom Hybrid Oak

A couple of weeks ago, we shared an interview with legends Sonny Emory and Nathan East. They got together for a few jams, and this one is a favorite of mine.

Zakk Sabbath, Featuring Blasko, Announce Double Album Ahead of Tour

Zakk Sabbath, Featuring Blasko, Announce Double Album Ahead of Tour

Zakk Wylde’s Black Sabbath tribute trio, Zakk Sabbath, is about to hit the road for two months and has just revealed their next album, “Doomed Forever Forever Doomed.”

Harley Benton Introduces Do-It-Yourself MB Style Kit Bass

Harley Benton Introduces Do-It-Yourself MB Style Kit Bass

Harley Benton has introduced a new DIY kit for players who want to build their own bass. The Bass Guitar Kit MB-Style comes with everything you need to assemble your own MB bass.

Zander Zon: Time (Hans Zimmer)

Zander Zon: Time (Hans Zimmer)

Zander Zon is back with another incredible solo bass performance, and he’s changing things up a bit this time. Enjoy his take on Hans Zimmer’s “Time.”

Peter Gabriel Releases “i/o” with Tony Levin on Bass

Peter Gabriel Releases “i/o” with Tony Levin on Bass

At long last, Peter Gabriel’s “i/o” is available. A decade in the making, Gabriel has been drip-feeding fans new singles during full moons.

Philly Soul: The Top 10 Ronnie Baker Bass Lines

Philly Soul: The Top 10 Ronnie Baker Bass Lines

This episode of “From the Bottom” is part history lesson, part analysis, part tribute. Paul Thompson digs into one of the great unsung bassists of Soul, Disco, and Popular music: Ronnie Baker. Check out Paul’s top 10 bass lines by Baker.

Christian McBride’s New Jawn: Dolphy Dust

Christian McBride’s New Jawn: Dolphy Dust

It is always a thrill to see a new Christian McBride pop up in the feed. Here’s McBride and New Jawn performing “Dolphy Dust” live at the KEXP studio in September. McBride and drummer Nasheet Waits are locked in tight!

Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in November 2023

Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in November 2023

As we start the last month of 2023, we’re looking back at the top bass gear stories for November. Here are the top 10 reader favorite bass gear stories for the month.

Bobby Vega’s Groove-laden “What Cha Got” Available Now

Bobby Vega’s Groove-laden “What Cha Got” Available Now

The inimitable Bobby Vega has unleashed a new solo album called “What Cha Got,” which is something of a musical self-portrait. Teeming with masterful grooves, the album combines elements of many genres for a mix that Vega admits eschews simple categorization.

Wonder Women: Michael Steele

Wonder Women: Michael Steele

In this edition of “Wonder Women: Stories From the Women Who Play Bass,” we delve into the journey of Micki / Michael Steele, the accomplished bassist, singer, and songwriter most famously known for her tenure in The Bangles.