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Lake Street Dive’s “Free Yourself Up” Now Available
Groove master Bridget Kearney and Lake Street Dive have released Free Yourself Up, a 10-song album described as their most intimate and collaborative record to date. The band self-produced it at Goosehead Palace Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. “This album is based in the realities in our time, which have inevitably become part of everyone’s daily life,” Kearney states. “It’s something...
Earthquaker Devices Introduces the Pyramids Stereo Flanger Pedal
Earthquaker Devices has launched a new pedal called Pyramids. Built around the same DSP architecture as their Avalanche Run, the new stompbox is a stereo flanger with tons of features packed in. “Pyramids [features] five user-definable presets (a first for any EarthQuaker Devices pedal!), eight flanger modes, tap tempo, tap subdivision via the Rate & Tap mini-toggle, a multifunction Modify...
Armada of Secrets: Pour It Up
You’ve never heard Rihanna like this. London’s Armada of Secrets is the killer duo of vocalist Caroline Kabera and bassist Carl Dawkins. Along with session drummer Jerry Shadowski, the pair tackle “Pour It Up” in spectacular fashion. Dawkins handles the bass line, starting with a subdued intro and kicking things into high gear as the song progresses. Utilizing a complex...
David Ellefson Announces New Memoir
It’s been five years since Megadeth bassist David Ellefson released his autobiography, My Life With Deth. Co-authored with Joel McIver, the book chronicled the founding of the band through his departure. Now he’s announced that he’ll be picking the story back up with a new memoir entitled More Life With Deth. The book is written with Thom Hazert and will...
The Lightbulb Moment: One, Four, Five
“Hey, so we’re in G and it’s a one, four, five thing. Cool? Count it off.” Here we go again… Whether it’s a local blues jam, and evening hang at your friend’s garage-turned-music-room, or a gig where someone decides to deviate from the setlist, the notion of calling a “One, Four, Five” can leave us bass players a little high...
MonoNeon: Clap Your Hands
MonoNeon never ceases to impress us here at No Treble HQ. In this clip, the bassist adds his funky skills to the instrumental version of J Dilla’s “Clap Your Hands.”
Bass Gear Roundup: The Top Gear Stories in April 2018
Time for our monthly celebration of the top bass gear stories on No Treble. Here are the top 10 reader favorites for the month of April. Thanks for reading, commenting, and sharing! 1. Hiwatt DR401 400w Bass Head Hiwatt was on hand at this year’s Musikmesse to unveil the DR401, which they declare as the “most powerful all-tube bass amp...
Peter Iwers Quits Cyhra
Peter Iwers has left the ranks of Cyhra, the band has announced. “It’s sad to part ways with Peter as a member, but we are still very good friends and will always be,” Cyhra stated. “He has our full support in this decision and we wish him nothing else than the best in the future.” Iwers issued a Facebook video...
Joe Bonamassa: Spanish Boots
Blues master Joe Bonamassa is releasing a new live album and DVD called British Blues Explosion Live this month, which pays tribute to the likes of Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page. In preparation, he released this killer take of “Spanish Boots” with Michael Rhodes absolutely tearing up the low end. From his attack to his use of double...
Early New York Dolls Recordings Released in Box Set
The early days of the New York Dolls have been documented in a new release called Personality Crisis Live Recordings & Studio Demos 1972-1975. The 5-CD remastered box set showcases rare and unreleased music from the lineup of vocalist David Johansen, guitarist Johnny Thunders, bassist Arthur Kane, guitarist Sylvain Sylvain and drummer Billy Murcia. It includes three demo sessions from...
TC Electronic Announces the Aeon
TC Electronic has expanded their line of musical gadgets with the Aeon, a handheld infinite sustainer that allows for holding out notes. The device is housed in a brushed aluminum enclosure and features special transducers for fast string excitement at the touch of a button. “By placing AEON over a string and slowly moving it closer to the pickup, you...
Groove – Episode #41: Evan Marien
Simply put, Evan Marien is a very exciting bass player. The composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist grew up in Illinois, but Brooklyn is now his home. And yes, he’s super active on YouTube and pushing his own projects, but you may not know that Evan was also the last bassist to work with the legendary guitarist, Allan Holdsworth. Evan attended Berklee...