Basement is a "melodic hardcore" band out of Ipswich, England. They formed in 2009, and quickly made a name for themselves, with their mix of hardcore, and emotive styles. The group signed to Run For Cover Records (a great label for pop punk, alternative, indie, hardcore, and emo music) after their debut EP, Songs About the Weather, received positive feedback.  Through their label, the band released their first full length LP, I Wish I Could Stay Here, in 2011.  They released their second album, Colourmeinkindness, on October 23, 2012.  After releasing the record, they announced that they would be entering an indefinite hiatus after the completion of their UK/US tour.  After the announcement, guitarist Alex Henery emigrated from the UK to the US to work for Run For Cover Records in Boston, MA.  This looked to be the end of a great group that was solidifying it's name in its scene.

        On January 29th, 2014, the bands twitter account posted "Hi," as well as removing "2008-2012" from their twitter and Facebook.  Later that day the band confirmed on their Facebook account that they hiatus had ended, along with hints towards a summer tour.  The band put out this statement in regards to the end of their hiatus.
     "In the autumn of 2012 we made a decision as a band to put things on hold, as many of us had other commitments in our lives that needed to take priority. Almost two years on, for the most part now settled in where we want to be, it feels like there is space for change. When we put out the hiatus statement, we genuinely thought we were going to be away for quite a while, and we didn't see any chance of having free time to do anything other than focus on our professional lives. We're glad that this is not the case. We are really excited to say that Basement will be playing shows this summer, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Thank you so much for your continued support. 

Alex, Andrew, Duncan, James and Ronan.
- Basement"

Basement comes to NY on Tuesday, August 19th, at The Studio at Webster Hall in Manhattan.  Tickets can be purchased here.  
http://www.songkick.com/concerts/19622649-basement-at-studio-at-webster-hall       
        To listen to and download Basment songs, visit their bandcamp website, http://basement.bandcamp.com/