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Áron Hodek: Never Give Up (feat. Doobie Powell)
Áron Hodek has wowed us for a while now, and he has accomplished many things. Now he’s pushing the bar even higher with this first single. Here’s the young bassist’s tune, “Never Give Up”, which features Doobie Powell.
Kristin Korb Remagines Pop Songs on “What If?”
Jazz bassist and vocalist Kristin Korb has released a new album that started with one little question: “What if… I made a pop album?” The resulting collection of songs, aptly named “What If?”, is a showcase of her talents over popular hits.
Berklee Bass Department Announces Paul Jackson Tribute Webinar
Paul Jackson’s passing on March 18th sent shockwaves through the music community. Now a staggering list of his musical compatriots will be remembering him in a live webinar hosted by the Berklee Bass Department.
Groove – Episode #76: George Porter, Jr.
Episode #76 of Groove - the No Treble Podcast is here, and this one features a legend. Fresh off his release of “Crying For Hope”, our guest is the great George Porter, Jr. Enjoy the conversation...
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in March 2021
Another month is in the books, which means it’s time to take a look back at the top 10 reader favorite bass gear stories. Here are your favorites for March 2021.
Ampeg Unveils the Rocket Bass Combo Amp Series
Ampeg has launched a new line of amps with the Rocket Bass Series, which includes five new combos ranging from 30 to 500 watts of power. Each model marries the company’s vintage styling with more modern features.
Juliaplaysgroove: My Bad (Teddy Swims)
No Treble reader favorite Juliaplaysgroove took the Teddy Swims tune “My Bad” and made it her own. Julia throws down the tastiest lines on this one, and as always, she’s having fun doing it.
Tune-Yards Releases “sketchy.”
Tune-Yards has released “sketchy.”, which marks their fifth studio album and their first in three years. The 11-song collection was made after recovering from a burnout following a heavy touring schedule.
Reader Spotlight: Kevin Mackall
Meet Kevin Mackall, bassist from Harlem who instantly decided to play bass after hearing Rush’s “Working Man” on the radio many years ago. Here’s his story...
Damnation Audio Introduces the Curmudgeon 2 Bass Amp Distortion Pedal
Damnation Audio has unveiled a new distortion pedal for bass players. The company describes the Curmudgeon 2 as a “solid-state power amp distortion that takes your incoming signal, multiplies it by 1000, and slams it into a simulated power amp.”
Sharay Reed: Bach Invention #3 in D
Sharay Reed has always been a favorite of ours, thanks to his incredible chops in the videos we’ve seen. This one takes it to a whole new level.
Death From Above 1979’s “Is 4 Lovers” Available Now
Death From Above 1979 has dropped their fourth studio album, entitled “Is 4 Lovers”. The duo of bassist Jesse F. Keeler and drummer Sebastien Grainger widened their palette for the record, which they say is more “fun” than 2017’s “Outrage! Is Now”.