What makes BASEMENT so Special?
What makes BASEMENT so Special?
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What is up my mates!!! You already know what we're doin! Today we're gonna be discussing the legendary emo/alternative/punk band called Basement from the beautiful land of Ipswich.
Consisting of Alex Henery, Andrew Fisher, James Fisher, Ronan Crix, and Duncan Stewart, Basement has been crafting emotionally-dense songs for over a decade. Well, if you count their break. But the point is, they been at this for a long time.
Over the years their sound has shifted and grown, but they've been able to maintain and not alienate their core fanbase, despite these changes. They're one of the few bands I've watched over the years, that has blossomed so intensely well.
I'm not gonna lie, I Wish I Could Stay Here and Colourmeinkindness will always be my favorite works by them, but I really do love everything they've created thus far.
I can't stress enough how great Promise Everything and Beside Myself are, seriously don't overlook those.
And their EP's Songs About the Weather and Further Sky are mad underrated dawg.
Basement forever.
Hope everyone has an outstanding weekend. -Nate
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Favorite Basement song? Twitter: @camerahat
@HarryPhillips
3 жыл бұрын
The one with the guitars and lyrics about missing my your girlfriend from sophmore year.
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
@@HarryPhillips that's a mobo song i think
@danieljones6786
3 жыл бұрын
Heard of Basement from you but took me a while to get into them (I really don't know why). Favorite tracks are "Be Here Now" or "Are you The One".
@HarryPhillips
3 жыл бұрын
@@NateTheMateForever is it? Sorry I confused it with one about playing halo in my best friend who hates me’s loft
@ethancooper3527
3 жыл бұрын
Oversized. It was the first Basement song I ever heard and it’s always been a favorite. It’s absolutely beautiful and the bass line is just gorgeous in the second verse. It’s pretty much perfection.
Definitely the band that got me into emo in high school
Heard Basement for the first time when they played with Title Fight. Never has a support band absolutely sold me from the moment they started playing, and from then, I got equally obsessed. I was chuffed to meet Andrew at a turnover show who he was doing merch for, and he was the most approachable and friendly guy.
Thank you for making this, Nate. Basement is one of my favorite bands of all time and a band that means a lot to me. I was introduced to them by one of my best friends back in the spring of 2018 with their Audiotree performance of Promise Everything. That same friend passed away suddenly later that same spring and this band was the last band we ever talked about before his death (I think we were last talking about Aquasun and their My Favorite Game cover). His passing messed me up so bad and what got me through it all was me going back and discovering I Wish I Could Stay Here and Colourmeinkindness (I was also in the process of relocating to the west coast). I remember listening to Early Grey and breaking down because that's more or less how I felt and even what I did (Hell, I revisited my friend's old place postmortem one day just to look his apartment window, hoping that he would be there, but the lights were out...for good this time). Idk if I can choose a favorite song or album though because all of the songs popped into my life when I needed them the most and perfectly reflected how I was feeling at the time. Even their album Beside Myself came out when I was dealing with all these sudden drastic life changes of 2018. The band got me through everything and their music was there for me when I was at my lowest. So I can't definitively say which song or album is my favorite because all of them are my favorite. I owe this band a lot.
Basement, Title Fight, Citizen and Turnover, the holy square.🤯❤
@Pinewellgaze
3 жыл бұрын
*Basement, Title Fight, Citizen and Superheaven
@franciscovillicana2130
3 жыл бұрын
+ modern baseball and tigers jaw i’d say hahahah
@jswen2477
3 жыл бұрын
ill add BalCo in there now we have the fab 5
@vibeinc3444
Жыл бұрын
Gotta add movements y’all please listen to movements they’re like citizens little brother lol
i have literally just been on a massive basement binge and this video expresses everything i've ever tried to explain to people about them, amazing dude!!
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
aw thank you connor
Love the videos dude, ever think of doing a podcast? You’d be really good at it!
@byron6507
3 жыл бұрын
i would listen
@peteratkinson1957
3 жыл бұрын
I'd also listen
@johndemise3990
3 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking about this
@glub__blub
3 жыл бұрын
Yes we need more nate content
@nate2604
3 жыл бұрын
i really hope he would. id love to see it
Basement is special because they are genuine and talented songwriters who put on no front or façade. Their performances both on recording and live are filled with raw unbridled energy that can't be matched. I fell in love with them when I saw them play support for The Front Bottoms in 2017. Also saw them the following year with Elder Brother on a small US album release tour for Beside Myself. Truly incredible band and I'm so glad you finally made a vid for them. Have a good one Nate!
I’ve never heard of them till they came to Costa Rica in their promise everything tour. I got caught up right away with their music and they were so genuinely nice after the show. I just became an instant fan of the band.
@franciscovillicana2130
3 жыл бұрын
Surprised that they went to costa rica jajjaajjajja
Their sexy telecasters, duh
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
i shoulda had you write this vid hahaha
@HarryPhillips
3 жыл бұрын
@@NateTheMateForever dude you and I are experts on every emo band with 50k-300k monthly listeners
@FabulousKilljoy
3 жыл бұрын
teles are the best
@JeremiahFernandez
3 жыл бұрын
@@HarryPhillips do a video on their sexy telecasters
@HarryPhillips
3 жыл бұрын
@@JeremiahFernandez sure why not
Watching and commenting from my other account haha. I always watch my video at least once after I post it. Idk why, I just always do that haha
@travisbaudoin3876
3 жыл бұрын
wuddup nate
@FabulousKilljoy
3 жыл бұрын
love it
@johndouglas5712
3 жыл бұрын
Articulate . God , I miss catching flying kids
@nate2604
3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for making this video. only found Basement in 2019 but this video made me feel so nostalgic
I remember listening to these two albums back to back every single day being a depressed loner at my college campus my freshman year feeling like the first time ever a band literally verbalized all the thoughts in my head and feeling so connected to the lyrics. Love this band forever!
i could be wrong but i believe james fisher also illustrated the story so far self titled album art
@chaoticfirearm
3 жыл бұрын
He did
It’s insane how much they’ve blown up. Such a great band
These guys are from a city about an hour away from me, and wow, it's amazing. Listening to their music makes me feel something I havent before and has got me through such hard times. I will continue to support you guys forever:)
After finding basement off of TikTok when covet was blowing up on the app, I kept seeing videos with the song, and I got hooked. I replayed the song a million of times by now, and I’ve started listening to their other albums/songs and i absolutely love their music. They seem like such cool people based off the videos I’ve seen on them. All of their music is so addictive. The vocals, the electric guitar, the drums, everything about the band is amazing.
I've never heard of most of the bands you cover here but what keeps me coming back is your infectious enthusiasm. I just can't get enough of people getting excited over art they enjoy. Keep it up!
this is a sign to listen to Basement ASAP.
god i fucking love basement. Saw them for my first time on my 18th birthday and it was perfect
i saw them live when they toured with front bottoms a few years ago
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
were they good?
@Jayschwift
3 жыл бұрын
@@NateTheMateForever they were awesome!
@josephsilipino5422
3 жыл бұрын
I went to the same tour and it was absolutely awesomeeee
I was at that show in Melbourne that you featured - it was quite possibly the best show I've ever attended and made me fall further in love with Basement. Australia didn't get many emo bands touring back then so it meant so much to the fans who attended. I still have the flyer advertising the show to this day as a reminder of how much it impacted me. Crazy to think it had the same effect on you on the other side of the world...
Why do I always feel like I’m going to cry when these videos start? The bands you cover really are so special.
I remember watching that “last” live show in London on KZread at least 20 times! And then when they got back together, I knew I had to see them in LA in 2014! Being my second concert ever and only being 14 at the time, it is still the most memorable! If you haven’t seen them I highly recommend!!!
Love the video! Basement kicks ass everyone should check out Fiddlehead... Alex's side project with members of Have Heart! its SO GOOD. Springtime and Blind is a masterpiece for real
The guitarist Alex also plays in a great band called fiddlehead, definitely worth checking out if you haven’t already
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
amazing band!
no joke, the clip of Basement you put in the Movements video made me an instant fan, had to do a deep dive on them immediately
Basement is my favourite band of all time. God I wish they would come back to Australia one day so I can get to see them :(
basement is my favourite band of all time! i saw them live last year
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
i wish i couldve seen them live in 2012 :/
time to binge their discography
their sound so raw and catchy, brings back the grungy days
Basement? More like Basedment
I had pre ordered colourmeinkindness before a senior beach trip to a friends lake house in Florida and that album paints my memory of that trip. Truly a special band. I love this tribute to them. Comfort might be my favorite song because it meant so much to me on that trip. Thanks for making this video.
Thank you for this. I fucking love basement. I discovered them in a pretty dark and lethargic place after earl grey popped up on my KZread. I fell for them immediately and they’re my favourite feel good band now. Just make me feel special when I listen to them on loop
I got into Basement in 2011. They’re still a band I turn to when I’m in distress. They bring so so so much to the table, especially with the emotion.
Watching this video again after meeting James, the drummer, at a one step close gig he supported with his other band dynamite and it was so cool to talk to him about basement and how much the band means to me and you could tell it ment alot to him! New music is on the way he said
You should do a video on Microwave and if you haven't heard of them definitely check them out you'll love them.
_they punch you in the gut, and make you miss things you forgot_ damn bro you're like the Shakespeare of pop punk video essays
First saw them open for TSSF in 2015. Basement is phenomenal live, instantly hooked.
YES NATE! how do you know all my favourite bands? keep up the excellent work, look forward to the next one and stay safe :)
My ears first lost their Basement virginity to the song Pine. Been a fan ever since.
saw them in St. Paul when they were opening for Weezer in 2019 and instantly fell in love with their music. seeing them live was unreal, they all just had so much charisma and you could just tell how much fun they were having. i will always have a place in my heart for them. after finding them I found bands like mobo, PUP and Marietta.
i 100% agree with everything you’ve said, especially about alex being such an inspiring artist. Everything he does seems like the puts so much effort and passion into and it turns out to be brilliant. In the midst of Basement’s hiatus, I’ve been listening to Fiddlehead a lot and it has become one of my fav bands and guess who is one of their guitarist
this same video was the first one i came across from Basement, and it's still one of my favorite ever to this day. it strikes a chord, i swear.
Great video on a great band as always man! This paired with watching the PUP live stream the other night made me search to see if you've even done a video on PUP and I don't see one 👀👀👀
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
ill have to do a pup video
@Narzick
3 жыл бұрын
@@NateTheMateForever 😍
They're awesome. Saw them live here in Costa Rica 2 years ago. They played the best cover of School by Nirvana I've ever heard. Also that pic right at thenend of the drummer with a Luis Miguel t-shirt killed me hahaha
You should make a video on what makes Midwest Emo so special👀
Happy that I saw them this year at Outbreak Fest 2022. The Live footage is also on KZread in the meantime.
I absolutely love Basement, one of the best and most consistent bands out there
I love this band since 2012, I loved all their music. They are certainly my secret getaway no matter where i am
YES YES THIS VIDEO IS SO IMPORTANT THIS IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE BAND YESSS LETS GOOOOOOO
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
theyre so bomb diggity
Great video! A little extra info Alex Henery first appearance in the band was on the Debut EP “Songs About The Weather” they had a different guitarist on the demo who also came out and played the song Thon Kurt at their “Last Show” in 2012.
this man went from introducing me to modern baseball, jank, marietta, real friends, title fight, and now this? thank you man. much appreciated
@frenchbros6930
3 жыл бұрын
I would’ve have never found out abt Charmer if it weren’t for this channel too!
@kao9349
Жыл бұрын
charmers amazing@@frenchbros6930
I have a Basement tattoo that i got last year because I saw Basement live in Detroit in 2016 (first time seeing a band that I LOVED outside of Brazil) and I can’t explain how much that moment meant and it was special to me. I love basement.
That "last show" was sick. Line up was class and stoked to be a part of it.
so good basement are truly one of the best bands out there. lose your grip is probably my favourite, its quite simple lyrically but i love the combination of the heavy guitar and andrew's softer voice for the most part idk it just works so well
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
great track, whole song goes so hard
@goldwaiteannie7781
3 жыл бұрын
@@NateTheMateForever your content goes very hard too
I was at the Phoenix Youth Centre Melbourne show and I don't think I've ever gone to a better show since.
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
damn that's so cool to hear
their new stuff is honestly sooo good. so catchy and fun to sing to! them and citizen are my favs
Basement will forever be a cyclical memory/interest to me
I meet them on a random m&g in the santiago, Chile show. Alex and Andrew were the coolest, all they were exhaust (delay flight, they dont soundcheck just go to play), but these two guys were soooo excited to meet all of us in that room pre show. Best memories (also they signed my vinyls)
First heard of them when they opened for The Front Bottoms at a concert I went to in 2017. Enjoyed ever since.
I work at Disneyland and got the whole band in including their merch guy; long story short they were beyond nice and grateful. I talked with Alex the whole time and he was legit making more conversation with me than I am. I was 21 and been listening to them since high school so I was basically starstruck but they literally made me feel apart of them. All of them gave me a hug themselves without me asking when I got them through the gate lol they had a show that day at The Grove in Anaheim with TSSF, and Turnover. They guest listed my ex at the time, myself and my friend. They also told us take any merch you want from the table lol it was just an experience I will never forget and to this day I buy merch and listen to them daily
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
this is the most wholesome story ever. thank you so much for sharing this michael
I discovered them at the exact same time in 2012 when my friend from sophomore year played Covet for me. I’ll never forget that bc they quickly became my favorite band ever. I’ve met them at their album release party and they are seriously the nicest guys. Basement forever
Nate you've cost me more money than I'll admit buying albums. I appreciate it as well as you cursing you now and again (:
Your video's keep inspiring me man. you keep making videos about the bands i love and you analyze and describe them perfectly. I can tell you put a lot of effort in these. Thank you and keep it up.
Idk why this vid gave me so much feels
men... this is so special, for me your video explain a lot of the feelings i got about this band, so great
Was lucky enough to be at that Melbourne show in 2012. Loved basement Soo much ever since!!
When Nate hits you with "melBORN"
One of basement's song is COVET... they have a lyric in that song... It goes... "Good heart and a desire to please I want a fatal disease...." I love these lines ♥️♥️
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
so heavy...
@thatphatlad6884
3 жыл бұрын
@@NateTheMateForever hey there! Didn't think I'd get a reply from you... But anyways... Yeah super heavy and awesome!!
I saw basement live with the front bottoms headlining in Portland 4 years ago
I relate to the sentiments you shared in the intro! great video
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
makes me so happy. thank you
i love your videos so much man pls never stop
Mad. Requesting a video on Snowing next!
Fav songs: 1. Black 2. Spoiled 3. Whole
lol man, I got into them right around the same time. I was a junior in middle school though. Even though I don't really listen to their new music that much, I can still go back and listen to colourmeinkindness anyday.
walter mitty at the end :)
Can we get a folk punk video? Apes of the state seems right up your alley.
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
ill check them out!
How long you gonna tease me with the Walter Mitty content huh Nate? Give the people what we want!
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
just wait gar bear
Please please please do a video about the new Mccafferty song
You need to make a video on camping in Alaska
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
u right jackson
When r u making the mobo perfect cast video
Thank you Nate personally I really love basement
Hey Nate, please review Higher Power!
YOOOOO that same basement live video is what completely sold me on them toooo, It was 2014 or so and title fight was/is my favorite band and i saw basement on the similar artist page on spotify... i listened to "I wish i could stay here" on repeat for like a whole day and really dug it and then searched on youtube and found that live video and was sold. ended up seeing em live 3 times in portland, seattle and vegas. They are prob one of the best bands in this genre live as far as sounding like they do on the record. also curious do you like seahaven? i consider them one of the better of the genre and i dont think you've mentioned them on any of your videos.
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
I love seahaven
The one dislike on this video really pisses me off.
Omg my favorie band cant wait to watch this
hey mate talk about Belmont!!
Pls make a video on Stars Hollow
“i got into basement the year they broke up” I FELT THAT & IT HURT
Ever consider doing a video on Seaway? They’ve been my favorite for quite a while and I wonder what your thoughts are on them.
Should do something on “odd ones out”
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
The KZread channel “odd ones out?”
best band ever
Do a video on why Heart To Gold isn't popular. I only found them only because they opened for Remo Drive at a concert. Never heard anyone listen to them
do a video on sincere engineer. overbite is a relatable banger
i think anyone who likes this band should check out Youth Fountain. They are a great band from Vancouver, BC
Basement is so good live! I’ve seen them a bunch of times. Always hits me so hard :’(
LONG LIVE BASEMENT!
@NateTheMateForever
3 жыл бұрын
you know it!
So how do I get those DIY crewnecks that you mentioned Alex Henery repurposes with his brand? Edit: Nvm I found his store. 's a little pricey
happy birthday to colourmeinkindness
great video bro