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Nothing remains static. Interim, Temporary Basement's third CD, is a perfect example. From songs that jump from left to right like a hyper FM radio, down to the cover art with frantic circles, Interim is about change.

Recording for Interim furiously began at the end of 2006 in Mike's home studio. There were a number of challenges to recording, including the departure of founding bassist Erik Ulsaker, who contributed songwriting and playing. Final tracking and mixing took place with JP Maheu, who helmed Subscribing To My Youth.

Interim's subjects range from lyrics belying the uncertainty of growing up and not feeling absorbed, to the fight to keep in touch of your friends and yourself (Badfriend), of failed connections and longing (If You Ask), and of promises finally kept (Rescind). The sound of the record varies as well. Hallways is a balance between the tense and angular guitars of Fugazi and the sweetness of Oasis. Fluster fuses Emil's skittery raggae beat with a flamenco style outro. Mike's high and instantly recognizable voice remains on display on songs like Holdover and Laguna Beach.

As the band blurs the line between power pop, emo, ska and other points in between, they continue to challenge themselves and their listeners while remaining anchored in the classic pop of the Beach Boys and Beatles they grew up with. After many years in the Washington DC scene, Temporary Basement still love playing out and being part of the visceral feeling that comes from making and listening to music.