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Anti-Flag Returns with “Lies They Tell Our Children”
Pittsburgh punk rockers Anti-Flag have returned with their thirteenth record, entitled “Lies They Tell Our Children.” Thirty years into their career, they’re just as energetic as ever.
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (December 2022)
We closed out 2022 strong, and some of that was thanks to some stellar bass videos throughout the month. Here are the top 10 No Treble reader favorites for December 2022.
Vulfpeck: Serve Somebody
Vulfpeck dropped their latest video a few days ago, and this time, they’re doing their version of a classic song. Antwaun Stanley leads the group, backed by Joe Dart on bass, on Bob Dylan’s “Serve Somebody.”
Hal Leonard Publishes Foo Fighters Bass Tab Book
Hal Leonard has added to their Bass Tab Collection of books with a collection of Foo Fighters bass transcriptions. Each of the 20 songs is presented note-for-note in both musical notation and tablature.
Fuzzrocious Pedals Introduces the Dark Driving v3 Pedal
Fuzzrocious Pedals has revived its Dark Driving overdrive and distortion pedal with a third version. What started as a one-knob stompbox has grown into a more flexible tonal device that is still able to capture the original Dark Driving pedal’s sounds.
The Winery Dogs: Mad World
Following their highly successful debut of “Xanadu,” The Winery Dogs dropped the next single from their upcoming album, “III.” Richie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan, and Mike Portnoy bring it on “Mad World,” which ends perfectly with a solo by Sheehan.
Peter Gabriel Releases First New Song in 20 Years with Tony Levin
Peter Gabriel has given us the first taste of his new music. “Panopticom” is the first single from his upcoming album, “I/O.” The track is anchored by Gabriel’s longtime bass man, Tony Levin, who delivers some expressive fretless work.
Ibanez Unveils SRC6MS Multi-Scale Crossover Bass
Ibanez’s Bass Workshop series is an avenue for the company to try out different design aspects. This year they’re adding to the lineup with the SRC6MS Multi-Scale Crossover Bass.
John Patitucci: one for brian
I’ve been back on my 6-string, and as expected, I’ve been studying John Patitucci. His solo bass pieces show the ability to really make the bass sing. Here he is using his beautiful signature 6-string Yamaha on “one for brian.”
Rockboard Introduces ISO Power Block V10 Power Supply
Rockboard by Warwick has introduced a new power supply called the ISO Power Block V10. The unit features eight 9-volt outputs with two 18-volt outputs for a total of 10 isolated transformers.
Groove – Episode #97: Clay Gober
It’s hard to wrap your ears around the mind-bending instrumental music of Polyphia. Holding down the groove is Clay Gober, who is truly a master of his craft. Clay is our guest for Episode #97 of Groove. Enjoy the conversation...
Derek Frank: Jive Talkin’
Derek Frank sent me his latest video, which he calls an “instrumental-ish cover of The Bee Gees’ “Jive Talkin'”, played with a handful of basses, vocoder, keys, and drums.” Derek is joined by Ty Bailie on keys and Jake Hayden on drums.