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EBS Announces the DynaVerb Limited Spring Edition Pedal and Relaunches the UniChorus Pedal
EBS has announced two modulation pedals for 2023 with the launch of the DynaVerb Limited Spring Edition and the relaunch of the UniChorus. Both pedals have been updated with lighter weight designs, while the new version of the DynaVerb has some extra tricks.
U.K.: In The Dead Of Night
I love Bill Bruford’s channel and the stories he shares with each video. Here’s a clip he shared of U.K. and their official video for “In The Dead Of Night.” What a band!
Matt Freeman Tears It Up on Rancid’s New Album, “Tomorrow Never Comes”
Rancid’s 10th studio album, “Tomorrow Never Comes,” was just released, but it’s already heralded as one of their best. A big part comes from the bass lines of Matt Freeman, who drives the rhythm with blistering eighth notes and melodic runs.
Bryce Paul Leaves In Flames, Liam Wilson Steps In
In Flames has announced another lineup shift as Bryce Paul has left the group. The band announced “Our friend Liam Wilson (The Dillinger Escape Plan) will be stepping in to help us out!”
Snarky Puppy: Mean Green
Snarky Puppy’s “Empire Central” is one of my favorite albums. So I love it when the band drops new videos from the Deep Ellum Art Company recording session in Dallas, Texas. Here’s one they shared yesterday for “Mean Green.” Funky!
The Sam Grisman Project Announces 2023 Tour Dates
The Sam Grisman Project has unveiled a set of tour dates from June to November. Bassist and bandleader Grisman, the son of mandolin icon David Grisman, started the band to celebrate his father’s and Jerry Garcia’s music.
Fender Launches Limited Edition Mikey Way Jazz Bass
Fender has unveiled a new signature instrument for 2023 with the Limited Edition Mikey Way Jazz Bass. The My Chemical Romance bassist’s new axe comes in a Silver Sparkle finish with a black painted headstock to match his style.
Martin DeGrace: Distopia
No Treble reader Martin DeGrace sent us his third video of his “All Bass Solo Project.” He covers a lot of ground in this sci-fi-inspired tune, “Distopia.”
Tool Announces 2023 Fall Tour Dates
Tool has announced a new North American tour that will include their first dates in Canada since 2019. The rock legends will hit the road this fall with six weeks of shows on top of their previously announced festival dates.
Call Her Thumpahlenah: An Interview with Nik West
Modern funk queen Nik West has worked with a who’s who of funk music. Her newest single continues that tradition with the Godfather of slap bass, Larry Graham. We caught up with Nik to get the scoop.
Prince Playing Bass: What’s My Name
It’s no secret that Prince was a unique musician. Having worked with some monster bassists, Prince was definitely one funky thumper himself! We catch a glimpse of that in this live performance of "What's My Name?"
Geezer Butler’s Memoir, “Into The Void,” Now Available
After much anticipation, Geezer Butler’s memoir “Into The Void” is now available. The bass legend covers his “birth, Black Sabbath, and beyond” over its 288 pages.