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. The lineup was completed with the addition of David Thong, an old
friend from Richmond. 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. David's baritone singing and fluid bass playing adds a fresh outlook to familiar
live staples such as Yearbook and Laguna Beach. Mike's high and instantly recognizable voice remains on display on songs like
Holdover.
As the trio blur the line between power pop, emo, ska and other points in between, they continue to challenge themselves and their audience
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.
message us on myspace or email:us@temporarybasement.com.
Q: Another FAQ? Whyyyyyy?
DAVID: I know, I know. But people seem to love these things.
Q: Where are you from? What's the story?
MIKE: Me and Emil grew up in Woodbridge, although I spent my childhood in the Philippines, where I was born. David was born in NYC but raised in Chesterfield (Richmond suburbs).
Q: No, I mean, why are you guys all Asian? Are you all related?
EMIL: We didn't plan it this way. For one thing, Mike's my brother, so he's going to be Filipino. I mean, mostly I point to my parents. They're Filipino, so uh, ain't nothin' I can do about that. David's Cambodian.
DAVID: That's a complete other country.
MIKE: That's what I heard anyway.
Q: What can we do to help?
EMIL: You know how it is. It's one thing for a band to say it's worth your time, it's another for your best friend to tell you he decided to laser burn the logo into the back of his neck. (DONT DO THIS) You know what I'm sayin. To help rep us, you can:
Make us a Top Friend [email: us@temporarybasement.com]
Add [tempbase] to the end of your display name. I've heard this is the new hotness.
Post a bulletin about us to your crew. We make the best cookies, you saw Emil punch a bear, whatever.
Add our banner to your page. Or, even make us a new one, and we'll post it!
Make one of our songs your profile song. Any will do.
Send your friends our link or mp3s.
Burn CDRs and hand em to anybody that will listen. (Email us and we'll send you 4 mp3s of whatever you want)
Put our stickers everywhere! (Except where you and me can go to cruel butt grabbing prison.)
Help us get to where we're going. It's not just our band, it's yours too.
Q: How can I be one of your top friends?
EMIL: We see you enough at the shows, or you help us get the word out, then you'll see your face up.
Q: Where can I get the words? There's too much mumbling!
MIKE: Most of them should be on www.lyricwiki.org. Except for the maybe some of the older ones that I'm too embarrassed to address.
Q: Where can we buy cds and merch anyway?
MIKE: Go to www.cdbaby.com/tempbase or Itunes to find our jams.
Anybody have other questions? Just drop us a line!
Today, we invite you to take back the road of the sun during this month of July, so stay awake. Franco Bianco will be passing by with his new Live!+Dj set recorded with the sound of the crowd, at the Klub-D (Nicosia - Cyprus) and he will deliver it in your iPod, Mp3 Player or computer, a live full of Dilek-tation and in good Darek-tion.
Get armed with your sunglasses and open your ears, because there will be dazzles in your sight and amazing sound for the party… The access to this amazing set is limited (only 300 downloads per day) and you don't want to miss this unique opportunity. This set is mastered and available in the best quality, so that you will feel like being right IN the party.
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