Basement release new first album in 8 years with ‘Wired’

UK alt rock favorites Basement have released their first new record in 8 years. Out now, ‘Wired’, sees the band return back in full form.

Working with producer John Congleton (Death Cab for Cutie, Wallows, Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten), WIRED is the sound of five friends who have weathered every high and low without a single lineup change, creating the uncompromising music that first moved them.

Leading to WIRED’s release, Basement shared the album’s title track, plus “Broken By Design,” “The Way I Feel,” and most recently, “Head Alight.” The singles have drawn attention from, among others, Stereogum, Alternative Press, Under The Radar, and Consequence.

Fresh off their surprise WIRED celebration show this past weekend at Milky’s in Los Angeles, the band had fans wrapped around the block and stage diving during their epic performance. Check out some of the chaos and excitement shared by @torresblends, @Knotfest, @notyournatalie, and @jonweisberg, amongst others.

“I never thought Basement could sound like this,” says guitarist Alex Henery. “But in my head, it’s what I’ve always wanted Basement to sound like.”