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Matt Ulery Releases First Live Album
Bassist and composer Matt Ulery has released many beautiful albums, but they’ve all been made in the studio. Now he’s produced his first live record. “Delicate Charms Live at the Green Mill” captures his band in the spring of 2021.
Reader Spotlight: Edo Castro Woodhouse
Meet Edo Castro Woodhouse, a self-identified composer/arranger who happens to play bass. As such, Edo’s approach is quite remarkable. Here’s his story...
Ellen Alaverdyan: Penny Lane
Ever since we first saw a video by Ellen Alaverdyan, we’ve been completely knocked out. This video is as impressive as any by the young bassist. Ellen simultaneously handles the bass and vocals on The Beatles’ “Penny Lane” in this clip.
In Memoriam: Deon Estus
Deon Estus, best known for his work with Wham!, has passed away. He was 65 years old. The news was shared on his official Twitter account.
Bass of the Week: Brute Bass Guitars Hex Bass
David Telfer of Brute Bass Guitars takes cues for some of his instruments from vintage design elements. That includes his Hex model, and this week we’re taking a look at the retro-inspired four-string as our bass of the week.
Scary Pockets with Eric Krasno: Lost Cause
Scary Pockets was joined by Soulive’s Eric Krasno for this funky cover of Billie Eilish’s “Lost Cause”. Sean Hurley lays down the groove on this one.
The Specials Return With “Protest Songs 1924-2012”
English Two-Tone band The Specials have returned with a themed album. “Protest Songs 1924-2012” collects songs with a message from the 88 year period. Horace Panter says the record was influenced by the upheaval of the past two years.
Weekly Top 10: Bakithi Kumalo Podcast, New Bass Lesson, Recording Bass, John Paul Jones Transcription, and More
The No Treble contributors really brought it this week, from the latest podcast with Bakithi Kumalo, a new bass lesson, a John Paul Jones transcription, top 10 bass gear, and more.
Mattoverse Unveils the Just A Phase Pedal
Mattoverse’s newest pedal may be called “Just a Phase,” but the company says it’s much more than just another phaser. The three-knob stompbox features an all-analog signal path with eight digitally-controlled waveforms.
Julia Hofer: Top 5 Kool & The Gang Bass Lines
Julia Hofer has been bringing it with her “Top 5 Bass Lines” series. Here’s the latest, celebrating the bass lines of Kool & The Gang.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Unveil World Tour Details
After teasing their world tour with a spoof video last month, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have released a full itinerary of their upcoming global trek, and it’s going to be epic.
Eventide Audio Introduces the TriceraChorus Pedal
Eventide has expanded its line of effects pedals with the TriceraChorus. Inspired by the Tri-Stereo Chorus of the late ’70s and early ’80s, the pedal combines stereo bucket brigade-style chorusing with their MicroPitch detuning.