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Federico Malaman and Áron Hodek: Killer Kid Funk
Prepare for instant stank face, as No Treble favorite Federico Malaman and shining star Áron Hodek give us some “Killer Kid Funk.” Joined with Áron’s brother David on drums, this trio is super funky!
Steve Lukather Releases “I Found The Sun Again” with Jorgen Carlsson and John Pierce
Toto guitarist and session ace Steve Lukather has just released a new solo album called “I Found The Sun Again”. Co-produced and engineered by Ken Freeman, the album includes bassists Jorgen Carlsson and John Pierce.
Gruv Gear Unveils the Kapsulite Bass Guitar Bag
Gruv Gear has expanded their line of instrument cases by simultaneously reducing it. The new Kapsulite Bass Guitar Bag is 33% lighter than the company’s popular Kapsule model while continuing to provide utmost protection.
Ryan Madora: How To Play The Bass Line To “Express Yourself”
Ryan Madora is back with another incredible lesson video, breaking down one of the all-time great bass grooves, “Express Yourself” by Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd St Rhythm Band.
Bailey, Wooten, and Patitucci Host “Producer/Bassist” Webinar
The Berklee Bass Department is back again with their weekly webinar hosted by Steve Bailey, Victor Wooten, and John Patitucci. This week’s session will spotlight the “producer/bassist,” with an incredible lineup.
Reader Spotlight: Joanna Smith
Meet Joanna Smith, a bassist who plays both electric and double bass, and has now for two decades. Here’s her story...
Dunable Guitars Introduces Chris Whetzel Signature R2 Bass
Dunable Guitars has unveiled a new signature bass with Power Trip’s Chris Whetzel. The thrash bassist has been playing their R2 bass for several years, so the based company constructed the new axe around the model.
Austin Bolden: Therefore I Am (Double Bass Cover)
No Treble reader Austin Bolden sent us this new video he posted, with an all-bass cover of the Billie Eilish tune, “Therefore I Am.”
Alice Cooper’s “Detroit Stories” Now Available
Alice Cooper pays homage to his former hometown of Detroit on his 21st solo album, Detroit Stories. The record throws it back with hard-edged rock, with Dennis Dunaway, Paul Randolph, and Jimmie Lee Sloas on bass.
Bass of the Week: AJRGuitar Mods Swift Triple
Andy Rogers of AJRGuitar Mods shared another incredible build with us called the Swift Triple. The short-scale headless design was commissioned by a customer who wanted to blend a traditional look with modern features.
Louis Johnson: “Get On The Floor” Isolated Bass
Today, I’m coming at you with an isolated bass video featuring the great Louis Johnson! In this clip, we hear LJ’s bass from “Off The Wall”, and the two basses for the recording: the trusty Stingray, and the classic Alembic Series I bass.
Or Lubianiker Releases Solo Debut, “No Need to Abort”
Or Lubianiker has been wowing us for years with his work with Project RnL, Marty Friedman, and his own Rule of Thump YouTube channel. Now the bassist has unleashed his solo debut with a six-song EP called “No Need to Abort”.