Basic Electric Amsterdam, Netherlands
Basic Electric gives an ode to losers. They embrace you with a mishmash of noiserock and postpunk. They put you to rest in a bed of howling guitars and pounding drums and scream a lullaby in your face. Inspired by bands like Idles and QOTSA and with an outburst of energy in their liveset, they promise you a peaceful night’s sleep. ... more
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