The Basics Announce Reunion Shows

If you thought the rise of Gotye spelled the end of The Basics, you’re in luck. Gotye’s back working with Tim and Kris, and the Melbourne trio are preparing to play a string of shows to celebrate.

The tour will promote the best of album Ingredients and the rarities disc Leftovers, both released earlier this year. But really we all know it’s just an excuse to have a good time with a Melbourne act we all thought we’d seen the last of.

“I think of this tour and every possibility that might come out of it as a sign from on high,” explained Kris Basic. “The break has been very healthy for us (aside from the actual near-death experiences) – a good bit of time to focus on ourselves, build on our strengths and see this band of ours from the outside. Talking to Tim and Wally lately, it’s evident how this new perspective has got us all excited about where we might go next.”

But before that next chapter, it’s time to reminisce about the music that was at the following shows.

12 September 2013 – The Spiegeltent, Brisbane
21 September 2013 – Republic Bar, Hobart
26 September 2013 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
27 & Saturday 28 September – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
3 October 2013 – Transit Bar, Canberra
4 October 2013 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
6 October 2013 – Caloundra Music Festival, Caloundra

Image used with permission from SGC Media

The Basics Serve Up Leftovers

Before he was Gotye winning Grammys, Wally de Backer was one of The Basics. Along with his good mates Tim and Kris, Wally made a big impression with his stellar original songs. Now ten years on the Melbourne band is looking back at their legacy.

Late last year we saw the release of Ingredients, a “best of” if you will featuring songs from each album and tracks that fell in between. Today we get the final piece of the puzzle with the release of Leftovers. As its name suggests, these are the bits that didn’t make the albums. Available in digital and limited edition vinyl formats, the release features B-sides, demos, and alternate versions of the songs fans know and love. You might think that if they ended up on the cutting room floor the tracks are below par, but if the rocking raw lead single “So Hard for You” is any indication that’s far from the truth.

With Gotye impressing music lovers around the world and the other members busy with other musical endeavours, it’s nice to take a look back at where their musical journey began.