Concerts Showcase Basement’s Latest Album ‘Wired’ with Energetic Performances – Recap and Pictures.

t did when the band announced that they were playing “Are You The One?” as their penultimate song. Arms were raised in the audience. Fans continued their leaps into the audience. And one could hear a lovely unifying chorus to the lyrics, “Waiting for the end.”

Opening up the night was the ethereal 16 Underground and their dreamy tunes. They aren’t alternative punk rockers and yet their set showed the diversity of the audience’s musical tastes. When the band ended their set, Basement fans requested their setlists. Not only were there requests for the setlists, but also that those lists be signed.

Basement Setlist: The Way I Feel, Wired, Covet, Whole, Earl Grey, Pine, Spoiled, Head Alight, Time Waster, Broken By Design, Are You The One, Promise Everything.
16 Underground Setlist: Heat, I Want To Know, Can You Hear Me?, Without a Trace, Fate, (Song 4), Chasing a Comfort.

Basement, the UK alt-rock band, is making a comeback with their new album “Wired” after an eight-year wait. The band has been hosting listening parties in select US cities to promote their latest release, including a secret show at Milky’s in El Sereno. The event drew a long line of fans eager to catch a glimpse of the band, with some waiting as long as four hours. Lead singer Andrew Fisher expressed gratitude to the Los Angeles audience, citing the city’s significance in the band’s history, having recorded three albums there.

The band’s press material describes “Wired” as their boldest musical statement yet, one that is bound to elicit strong reactions from their fans. Baseline kicked off their set with two songs from the upcoming album, starting with “The Way I Feel” followed by the title track “Wired,” which ignited the crowd. Fans surged towards the stage, with some even climbing onstage to crowd surf. The energy continued to rise as Basement performed their 2012 hit “Covet,” with Fisher visibly thrilled by the audience’s response.

Throughout the night, Basement introduced more tracks from the new album, including the dreamy “Broken By Design.” The setlist also featured a mix of songs from their previous records, much to the delight of the enthusiastic crowd. A highlight of the evening was when the band played “Are You The One?” prompting an even greater outpouring of excitement from the audience. The unifying sing-alongs and high-energy performances created an unforgettable experience for fans.

The night opened with 16 Underground, bringing their ethereal and dreamy tunes to the stage. While not fitting the typical punk rock mold, their set showcased the diverse musical tastes of the audience. After their performance, Basement fans clamored for setlists, requesting autographs to commemorate the memorable evening.

Overall, Basement’s show promoting “Wired” was a physical and emotional journey for both the band and their dedicated fans. The combination of new tracks, old favorites, and the electrifying atmosphere created a night to remember. With their latest release, Basement proves once again why they are a force to be reckoned with in the alternative rock scene.