After abruptly announcing an indefinite hiatus only weeks after the release of their 2012 breakthrough LP ‘Colourmeinkindness‘, Basement went on to gain an intensely devoted posthumous following. The record went on to sell over 25,000 copies worldwide in the absence of live dates or press coverage. In 2014, the band reconnected and found time amongst other obligations to write and record the EP ‘Further Sky‘. Immediately inspired by the creative chemistry they felt from these sessions, they were ready to work on something more significant. More permanent.
‘Promise Everything‘ is the band’s return to full-length writing and recording since the break. Locked in for release on 29th January via Run For Cover / Cooking Vinyl Australia, the record breaks progressive new ground for Basement despite the creative process sharing much in common with previous endeavors. Challenged by the spacing out of members not only across the country, but across the globe, ‘Promise Everything‘ was written by piecing together songs from different members, sent back and forth over a short period of time. Without the luxury of a shared space or even a convenient time zone, the songs were only ever played by the full band while in the studio.
No strangers to visiting Australia, Basement have announced a new run of tour dates in support of the new material. Joining them on these dates will be Virginia’s Turnover and locals Break Even.
BASEMENT
With guests TURNOVER and BREAK EVEN
MAY
23rd – The Triffid, Brisbane [18+]
24th – The Lab, Brisbane [AA]
26th – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle [Lic/AA]
27th – Factory Theatre, Marrickville [Lic/AA]
28th – Arrow On Swanston, Carlton [AA]
29th – Corner Hotel, Richmond [18+]
30th – Fowlers Live, Adelaide [Lic/AA]
31st – Amplifier, Perth [18+]
—> Tickets available Friday 8th January
—> For more information, visit [Here].
1. Brothers Keeper
2. Hanging Around
3. Lose Your Grip
4. Aquasun
5. Submission
6. Oversized
7. Blinded Bye
8. For You The Moon
9. Promise Everything
10. Halo
