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Meshell Ndegeocello: Free My Heart (Live, 1996)
Meshell Ndegeocello made an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman back in 1996 in support of her album, “Peace Beyond Passion.” Great song and performance by the one and only Meshell!
New Bill Wyman Documentary Now Streaming
Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman was always a little different from his bandmates. Now you’ll get to see his side of the story in a film called “The Quiet One,” which Wyman’s personal archive to detail his life.
Electro-Harmonix Announces the Tri Parallel Mixer
Electro-Harmonix has introduced the Tri Parallel Mixer, which they call a “powerful effects creation and mixing hub.” The unit has three separate effects loops with controls that allow for multiple configurations.
Chandresh Kudwa, Mohini Dey & Gino Banks: Disco Chicken
Guitarist Chandresh Kudwa’s “Free Spirit” is a pretty amazing instrumental rock record, which features bassist Mohini Dey and drummer Gino Banks. “Disco Chicken”, the album’s second track, is a fun ride.
Chick Corea and the Spanish Heart Band Release “Antidote”
Chick Corea has a new project called the Spanish Heart Band that has released their first album, called “Antidote.” The jazz pianist partially revisits his classic album, “My Spanish Heart,” for the record. The band is full of jazz luminaries including bassist Carlitos del Puerto.
Groove – Episode #55: Jeff Pilson
Jeff Pilson sat down with Mitch to share stories behind his playing, career, and more for this episode of Groove - The No Treble Podcast. Enjoy the conversation...
ACT: Bloom
No Treble reader Chris Attwell sent me a few videos by his band, ACT, and I’m really digging their sound. In this clip, the band is joined by Robbie Goodwin on violin, for the tune, “Bloom.”
Cro-Mags Release First New Music in 20 Years
For the first time in nearly two decades, the Cro-Mags have released new music. The NYC Hardcore band, led by bassist/vocalist Harley Flanagan, dropped a three-track EP called “Don’t Give In” that marks their first new music since 2000’s “Revenge.”
On-Stage Introduces the PS901 Pedal Power Bank
On-Stage has released a new pedal power supply bank called the PS901 that’s designed to drive an array of effects. The unit, which will debut at Summer NAMM this year, has nine fully isolated outputs with individual LEDs.
Valeriy Stepanov Fusion Project: Live
I dig the sound of the Valeriy Stepanov Fusion Project. This extended video offers up some stellar, funky music and tunes from a live performance of the band, which includes bassist Albert Stepanov.
EarthQuaker Devices Announces The Plumes Pedal
EarthQuaker Devices has announced The Plumes, which is a low to medium gain overdrive “based on the trusty lime-green overdrive that has been an industry staple since its inception.”
Am I Selling Out?
Making money making music can be a tough road. Sometimes, some of the options might feel like "selling out," which is exactly the focus (and question) for Damian's latest "Ask" column.