Basement are an English rock band from Ipswich, formed in 2009 and known for blending emo, post-hardcore and soft grunge. The lineup comprises brothers Andrew and James Fisher alongside Alex Henery, Ronan Crix and Duncan Stewart, and the band broke through with albums such as "Colourmeinkindness" (2012) and "Promise Everything" (2016). After a hiatus the group re-emerged in earnest around 2023 when the song "Covet" went viral on TikTok, and in May 2026 they released their fifth studio album, "Wired", through Run For Cover Records.
Basement released their fifth studio album "Wired" on May 8, 2026 via Run For Cover Records, their first album in eight years.
In March 2026, the band announced the album "Wired" and shared the singles "Wired" and "Broken By Design".
In January 2026, Basement played support for Turnstile in Australia and New Zealand, before a slot at Rock am Ring was confirmed.
Basement is undertaking a North American tour from October to November 2026 with, among others, Momma and High Vis.
The band's breakthrough song "Covet" from 2012 went viral on TikTok and significantly increased their streaming numbers.
