Whatever happened to good old-fashioned song-writing? It’s a question The Basics have asked themselves – and after endless hours sweating it out in the rehearsal room, they’re here to provide their answer…. Drawing from a broad range of influences, this London-based four-piece have spent the past year rocking stages across the capital with infectious, melody-driven songs. Inviting early comparisons as diverse as The Kinks and T-Rex to Supergrass, this North-London based band is about great songs and a live sound that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face.