Basement

Reminiscent of a 1990’s DIY bedroom-recording approach, Basement is comprised of vocalist Andrew Fisher, guitarists Alex Henery and Ronan Crix, bassist Duncan Stewart, and drummer James Fisher. A year after forming the group released their debut output the EP “Songs About the Weather” in May 2010, which the success of led Basement to sign with Run For Cover Record in August 2010. Produced by Jesse Cannon, Basement’s debut full-length “I Wish I Could Stay Here” was issued by Run For Cover Records in June 2011. Earning a host of stellar reviews from online music publications, the album introduced the band’s melodic aggression to a much wider audience. In support of the release Basement embarked on their first ever series of worldwide tours which including shows in Australia, America, and Europe.

A year later in October 2012, Basement’s sophomore album “Colourmeinkindness” hit the shelves courtesy of Run For Cover Records. Once again extolled by the critical press, “Colourmeinkindness” was produced by Sam Pura, and supported by a few shows towards the tail end of 2012. Following a farewell gig at the Camden Underground in London, Basement announced an indefinite hiatus, with guitarist Alex Henery moving to Boston, Massachusetts, to work for Run For Cover Records. In January 2014 however, some subtle hints on their Twitter account led fans to believe the hiatus had run its course, and true to their beliefs Basement returned to release the EP “Further Sky” in July 2014. Featuring two new songs and a cover of Suede’s “Animal Nitrate”, the well-received record was produced by Dan Goudi.

Touche Amore was first formed in 2007 by lead vocalist Jeremy Bolm, guitarists Clayton Stevens and Nick Steinhardt, with Tyson White on bass guitar and drummer Jeremy Zsupnik. They released their demo in September 2008, which caught the attention of No Sleep Records, who later helped them release the demo. The band set out on tour on the West Coast of the United States, culminating into a return into the recording studio to make their first full-length album. They released “To The Beat Of A Dead Horse” in June 2009. “To The Beat Of A Dead Horse” made several Top lists, and was met with positive reviews from such media outlets as Punknews.org and Sputnikmusic.

The band released their second album, “Parting The Sea Between Brightness And Me” in 2011 through Deathwish Inc. The album was Number 6 on Rock Sound’s annual “Album of the Year” chart, and was also met with critical acclaim from various media charts, just as “To The Beat Of A Dead Horse.” Touche Amore set out on a promotional tour, hitting different countries in Europe, as well as several appearances at music festivals like Heavy Festival in the United Kingdom.

In 2012 the band released a four-track EP entitled “Live On BBC Radio 1” and featured a guest vocalist, Jordan Dreyer of La Dispute. Additionally that year the band went out on tour with Circa Survive. On 27 June 2013 the band released their third album title, “Is Survived By,” and was released later that year.